By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Palau Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from Ngardmau Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet to void a September 16, 2026, resolution by the Ngardmau Legislature (the Eleventh Kelulul Ngardmau) that attempted to impeach her. In a ruling issued on October 13, 2026, Judge Peter Huffman explained […]
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PEC sets Nov. 13 special election for Ngardmau governor amid impeachment standoff
Speaker Miozawa is acting governor By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) has scheduled a special gubernatorial election for Ngardmau State on Nov. 13, moving forward with a second impeachment-driven contest after a court order nullified the first. Election date set after second impeachment resolution In a public notice and […]
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Candidates Set for Upcoming Angaur and Ngatpang Gubernatorial Elections
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The field of candidates is set for two upcoming state general elections in Palau, with Angaur State featuring a rematch of former contenders and Ngatpang State seeing a single candidate run unopposed. In Angaur State, voters will choose between incumbent Gov. Kennosuke A. Suzuki and challenger Warren Fukuichi […]
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Where Are Our Leaders of the Bai?
Dear Editor: In the book, “Leadership in the Pacific islands: tradition and the future” Edited by Donald R. Shuster, Peter Larmour and Karin von Strokirch, Ngiraked Roman Tmetuchel shares that the traditional bai of Palau was more than a meeting house. It was the heart of leadership, a place where chiefs gathered to deliberate, debate, […]
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House Leadership Overturned; Gulibert Named New Speaker
By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (October 5, 2026) In an unexpected move Monday, the Palau House of Delegates overturned its leadership, replacing Delegate Gibson Kanai of Ngaraard as speaker with Delegate Mario Gulibert of Angaur. Gulibert, who had served as vice speaker, was appointed speaker under House Resolution 12-12-7S. Delegate Timothy Sinsak of Ngarchelong became […]
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To the Editor:
The recent “opinion” piece by Richard N. Salvador “A Critical Response to Mr. Surangel Whipps Address at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026” needs a response. It is absolutely fine to hold an opinion and to disagree with Presidents – Palauan or American. But as a former U.S. Ambassador to Palau, let […]