Fundraising campaign aims to strengthen local journalism and broadcasting capacity through new PCC facility By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 8, 2026)— The Palau Media Council marked World Press Freedom Day with a public awareness campaign and fundraising effort aimed at strengthening press freedom and expanding local media training opportunities in Palau. The May 8 […]
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Petition Circulates to Recall Ngchesar Delegate
Signature drive cites leadership style, not misconduct, as basis for removal By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 2, 2026) — A petition is circulating among voters in Ngchesar State seeking to recall Delegate Rebecca Ngirmechaet, according to a reliable source from the state. The petition reportedly calls for Ngirmechaet’s removal not for misconduct, but for […]
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Palau Senators Oppose Blanket Grant Approval, Cite Constitutional Requirement for Equitable Distribution
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (December 8, 2025) — While the majority of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) approved the FY 2026 budget containing language that allows blanket appropriation of incoming grants, several senators voted against it, citing the Palau Constitution’s mandate that all grants be fairly and equitably shared between the national government […]