By: L.N. Reklai A new bill in the Olbiil Era Kelulau would change how some small and medium-sized businesses in Palau are taxed, with the goal of lowering costs and helping them compete with large importers and wholesalers. The measure, Senate Bill 12-62, would let qualifying businesses subtract certain local business expenses before their gross […]
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Palau Senate Bill Revives 30-Year Retirement Eligibility for Public Workers
Measure allows early retirement with reduced benefits, includes 25-year option for high-risk public safety roles By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (April 2, 2026) – A bill to re-establish the 30 years’ service as a retirement eligibility threshold and 25 years for ‘strenuous public safety positions’ despite the 60 years retirement age requirement was introduced […]
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Senate Bill Seeks Stronger Safeguards for Victims of Abuse and Elder Exploitation
Senate Bill 12-58 would widen legal definitions of domestic violence and require sex offenders to serve longer before parole eligibility By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — The Palau Senate took a significant step last week toward strengthening protections for victims of family violence and sexual crimes, introducing Senate Bill No. 12-58 on the first […]