By: Laurel Marewibuel NGERULMUD, Palau (April 14, 2026) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. will deliver his annual State of the Republic Address on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the OEK Senate Chamber at the National Capitol here. The public is invited to attend the event in person or watch the live […]
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Palau Senate Rejects Key Whipps Appointments, Deepening Executive-Legislative Rift
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — The Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr., deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches over Cabinet appointments and confirmation procedures. The Senate took action on the president’s nominees for minister of finance, minister of education and ambassador to the Republic […]
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Whipps Renominates Udui, Jenkins and Orrukem for Senate Review
By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (January 16, 2026)— President Surangel Whipps Jr. has resubmitted the names of former ministers and a former ambassador to the Senate, renewing nominations that previously failed to secure enough votes or lapsed without final action. Whipps renominated Kaleb Udui Jr. to serve as minister of finance and Dr. Dale Jenkins […]