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House Advances Bill Mandating Palauan Language Instruction in Early Grades

Measure requires K–3 teaching in Palauan, allows Sonsorolese and Hatohobeian options By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — Delegate Sebastian Marino of Hatohobei has introduced a three-page bill in the House of Delegates proposing a significant reform to Palau’s education system by requiring Palauan traditional languages as the primary language of instruction in early grades. […]

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Palau HOD Reorganizes Twice in Three Months, Grants Leadership Roles to Previously Sidelined Delegates

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — In a bid of be inclusive, the House of Delegates (HOD) has reorganized its committees twice in three months, creating new committees and assigning chairmanships to delegates previously sidelined. Last week, on the opening day of its 5th special session, the House adopted Resolution 12-9-5S, establishing four additional committees: […]

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