The Judiciary received about 75 essays from students at several elementary schools across Palau after inviting students in September to write about the meaning and celebration of Independence Day. Students in grades one through three were asked, “How do people celebrate Independence Day?” Students in grades four through six responded to “Why do we celebrate […]
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Senate Oversight Hearing Highlights Challenges Facing Palau Judiciary
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — “The only thing left so that the Judiciary can improve in the serving and dispensing of justice is to have adequate courtrooms,” Administrative Director Kenneth Uehara told senators, underscoring one of the biggest challenges facing Palau’s court system. A rare Senate oversight hearing on the Judiciary’s fiscal year […]
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Palau Judiciary Building in Melekeok Rehabilitated through Japan’s Grassroots Grant Projects (GGP)
On August 13, 2026, the handover ceremony was held at Melekeok Judiciary Building to mark the completion of the Japan-funded rehabilitation project for the Palau Judiciary Building in Melekeok. This initiative, funded through Japan’s Grassroots Grant Projects (GGP) with a grant of USD $154,000, represent a significant milestone as the 105th project supported under the […]
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Jury Convicts Wenty on Meth Charges, Acquits Him on Firearm Counts
Verdict comes days after Palau enacted tougher anti-meth penalties that could dramatically affect sentencing. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) — A jury has convicted Burton Wenty on two felony methamphetamine possession charges while acquitting him on multiple firearm and ammunition counts in a closely watched criminal case that could test the reach […]
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Ms. Hila Asanuma Returns from International Visitor Leadership Program with Insights on Judicial Independence and Democratic Governance
Koror, Palau – February 11, 2026 -Ms. Hila Asanuma, Assistant Attorney General, completed the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Rule of Law and the U.S. Judicial System, a professional exchange program that brings emerging leaders from around the world to the United States to experience American society and institutions firsthand. […]
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Palau Judiciary welcomes third Court Counsel
The Palau Judiciary welcomed its third Court Counsel, Morgan Bell, who graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 2007, and from The College of William and Mary in 2004 with a B.A. in Art History. Before joining the Palau Judiciary, Morgan was General Counsel for […]