Five-day trip highlights bilateral cooperation, development projects and people-to-people exchanges. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 8, 2026) — Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Palau on June 6 for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, promoting sustainable tourism and highlighting the achievements of bilateral development projects between the […]
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Senate Rejects Elite Visa Bill After House Adds More Than $8 Million in Budget Riders
Lawmakers call for supplemental budget review, say appropriations deserve separate scrutiny By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “It is our duty as elected representatives to properly scrutinize and address any budget appropriation, rather than just rubber stamp a bill,” Sen. Seigfried Nakamura said as the Senate voted to reject a House-amended version of the Elite […]
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Driving Under the Influence of Illegal Drugs Now a Felony in Palau
New law targets drug abuse, strengthens accountability and funds rehabilitation efforts By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) President Surangel Whipps Jr. has signed into law a sweeping anti-drug measure that strengthens penalties for illegal drug offenses and creates tougher accountability standards for law enforcement officers involved with drugs. The legislation, RPPL 12-5, […]
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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: […]