By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]
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Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment
Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]
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China’s Attempts To Create Distrust Within Palau Shows Where the CCP Vulnerable
By: Cleo Paskal “The crumbling of a regime always starts in the realm of ideas. Changing the way people think is a long-term process. Once the front lines of human thought have been broken through, other defensive lines also become harder to defend.” – Xi Jinping Last week, Palauan legislators and their family members suddenly […]
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Ngarchelong Elects Dwight Ngiraibai Governor; Voters decide on Key Constitutional Changes
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngarchelong, Palau (Aug. 27, 2026) — In a decisive state election held Tuesday, August 25, 2026, incumbent Dwight Ngiraibai secured a second term as Governor of Ngarchelong State, defeating challenger Hadley F. Renguul. Election Results Ngiraibai received 303 votes to Renguul’s 158, out of 467 total votes cast from 1,176 registered […]
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Palau Supreme Court Upholds Ngardmau Governor Impeachment, Clearing Way for Sept. 18 Ngardmau Election
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Aug. 27, 2026) – The Palau Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau, upholding the impeachment and removal of former Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet and clearing the way for a special gubernatorial election to fill the vacancy. Fomer Ngardmau Gov Ngiraiwet and current Speaker and Acting […]
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Ngarchelong Set for 12th General Election Today
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngarchelong, Palau (August 24, 2026) – Ngarchelong State will hold its 12th General Election on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in accordance with Ngarchelong State Public Law No. 02-005, with polling sites designated for voters in Ngarchelong Proper and Ngarchelong Central. Voters residing in Ngarchelong Proper are assigned to cast their ballots […]