Sonsorol voters have approved every one of the 23 proposed changes to the state constitution, including the biggest one: merging two of the state’s four municipalities and reorganizing the state Legislature. The results were certified Oct. 30 by the Palau Election Commission after the Oct. 27 referendum. Each amendment won a majority of votes statewide […]
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Court voids 2nd Ngardmau impeachment, Ngiraiwet remains governor
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 2, 2026) — The Palau Trial Court has voided the second impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau violated the Constitution by denying her a fair opportunity to be heard. Associate Justice Peter Huffman ruled that the legislature failed to comply with the constitutional […]
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Ngiraiwet challenges second impeachment, seeks halt to Ngardmau special election
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 26, 2026) — Former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging the legality of her second impeachment, arguing that the Ngardmau Legislature failed to provide the notice and opportunity to be heard required by the courts, and asking that the Nov. 13 special gubernatorial election be stopped until the dispute […]
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House of Delegates reshuffles committees after leadership change
Franz-Kesolei takes Ways and Means chair By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 20, 2026) — The Palau House of Delegates has reorganized its committee leadership and membership following a sudden change in the chamber’s leadership earlier this month, with former Vice Speaker Mario S. Gulibert now serving as speaker and Noah Kemesong replacing Warren Umetaro […]
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Ngardmau Acting Governor Rejects Rumors of No Governor or Budget, Says Government Is Operating
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 19, 2026) — Ngardmau Acting Gov. Terrence Miozawa says the state government continues to operate under continuing budget authority, rejecting rumors that the government is closed or has no governor or budget. Speaker & Acting Governor Terrence Miozawa The statement comes as a dispute continues over the removal of […]
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Supreme Court Turns Down Ngiraiwet’s Emergency Request on Second Impeachment Attempt
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 […]