By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (Oct. 29, 2026) The proposal to cut Social Security benefits by 30% for all retirees residing outside Palau drew criticism at a Senate public hearing on legislation that would also raise contributions and revise retirement benefits. The Senate Judiciary and Governmental Affairs (JGA) and Ways and Means committees held the […]
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Bill to bar government attorneys from private practice
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — A bill that would prohibit government attorneys from engaging in private practice drew debate at an October 30 public hearing, with supporters citing concerns about conflicts of interest and public confidence, while Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler urged lawmakers to review the Ethics Act more broadly. […]
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Palau Housing Bill Proposes 2% Revenue Allocation to Address Housing Crisis
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Although this bill is not perfect, let’s not deviate from its intent and the need to find additional funding for Palau housing,” Sen. Tabelual said Tuesday, as lawmakers debated a proposal to dedicate 2% of unrestricted local government revenue to housing programs. Senate Bill No. 12-87 would require […]
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House, Senate trade budget riders as FY2027 funding fight nears deadline
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) — With the end of the fiscal year just two days away, the House of Delegates and Senate are trading competing budget provisions through amendments and bill riders as they remain divided over how to keep the government funded while work on the FY2027 budget continues. […]
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Court Rules PPUC’s 2025 Water Rate Hike Unlawful
Supreme Court says February 2025 increase was never valid; PPUC must follow old tariff while questions over refunds and future rate hikes remain open. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Supreme Court of Palau has ruled that the Palau Public Utilities Corporation’s (PPUC) 2025 water and wastewater rate increase was never lawfully […]
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Lawmakers Debate Expanding Senate Power Over Key Justice Posts
Proposed bill adds Attorney General, Public Safety director to confirmation list By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (April 23, 2026) — A Senate bill introduced this week would require legislative confirmation for two of the government’s most powerful law enforcement and legal posts, a change supporters say would strengthen oversight but critics warn could inject […]