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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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 […]
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Palau’s UN Ambassador Briefs Lawmakers on AOSIS Leadership, Climate and Ocean Initiatives
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 19, 2026) — Palau’s ambassador to the United Nations provided lawmakers with an update this week on the country’s leadership of a coalition of small island nations and ongoing international efforts to address climate change, ocean protection and sustainable development. Ambassador Ilana V. Seid, Palau’s permanent representative to the […]