Dear Editor: Palau lawmakers have proposed a citizen rebate to offset the rising cost of living. On paper, it sounds like relief. With fuel now at $8.12 a gallon and basic goods climbing higher, families are desperate for help. Supporters argue that rebates would provide immediate assistance, while critics question whether such a program is […]
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Taxing the People, Forgetting the Principles
Dear Editor, Economic development has become the obsession of governments worldwide. Leaders talk endlessly about GDP growth, foreign investment, and infrastructure projects. Yet the people who make up the foundation of the economy, ordinary families, are left struggling to make ends meet. This is not just an executive problem. It is a leadership problem, and […]
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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 […]