Dear Editor: Economic development has become the obsession of governments worldwide. Leaders talk endlessly about GDP growth, foreign investment, and infrastructure projects. Yet the people who make up the foundation of the economy, ordinary families, are left struggling to make ends meet. This is not just an executive problem. It is a leadership problem, and […]
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To the Editor:
The Poverty Among the Palauans By: K.B. Toichi Palauans have been struggling to keep up with the high cost of living, including electricity bills, fuel prices, and goods and services taxes. The high cost of everything has affected the everyday lives of citizens. With the minimum wage starting at $5.00 per hour, it doesn’t cover […]
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Taxing the People, Forgetting the Principles
Dear Editor, Economic development has become the obsession of governments worldwide. Leaders talk endlessly about GDP growth, foreign investment, and infrastructure projects. Yet the people who make up the foundation of the economy, ordinary families, are left struggling to make ends meet. This is not just an executive problem. It is a leadership problem, and […]
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Bill Seeks Tax Relief on Mortuary Services to Lower Funeral Expenses in Palau
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Feb. 24, 2026) — “Exempting mortuary services from the 10% PGST will stop additional tax burdens from being passed on to grieving families,” a House delegate said Tuesday as lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at reducing funeral costs in Palau. House Bill No. 12-43-5S, introduced by Delegate Soalablai of […]