By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — As lawmakers review a proposed measure that would allow young citizens to pre-register to vote before turning 18, some high school students are already expressing their views on how the bill could affect future voters. The proposed legislation would allow eligible youth to complete their voter registration in advance […]
Tag: Palau Politics
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Politics as Parasites: Leaders Who Pretend to Care
Dear Editor, In Palau today, politics has become theatre. Our leaders appear on television during hearings, or show up at funerals, acting as though they are serving the people. But behind the cameras and ceremonies, they are playing politics in the worst sense of the word. Poli means “many,” and tics means “tiny blood‑sucking pests.” […]
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Angaur Faces Third Governor in One Term as Special Election Results Challenged
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb. 20, 2026) — Former Angaur Gov. Kennosuke Abel Suzuky is leading in unofficial results from a special election to fill the state’s top office, a race that could make him the second former governor to return to power within two months — even as the current officeholder argues the […]
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Inabo Accuses Senate of Sidestepping Constitution in Cabinet Nomination Dispute
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb 17, 2026)— Senator Rukebai Kikuo Inabo is challenging how the Senate has handled two of President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s key nominees, saying her colleagues have sidestepped the Constitution’s “advice and consent” duty by blocking full Senate votes and mischaracterizing the record in committee reports. Senator Inabo questions Senate leadership […]
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Airai Sets March 2 General Election as Governor’s Race and 23 Legislative Candidates Take the Field
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Airai State will hold its 10th general election on March 2, with voters set to choose a governor and members of the 15-seat state legislature amid a growing voter base and early interest in absentee voting. Incumbent Gov. Norman Ngiratecheboet is seeking re-election and faces […]
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Palau Senate Rejects Key Whipps Appointments, Deepening Executive-Legislative Rift
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — The Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr., deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches over Cabinet appointments and confirmation procedures. The Senate took action on the president’s nominees for minister of finance, minister of education and ambassador to the Republic […]