By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — “The purpose of the bill is to modernize and streamline the election process,” Sen. Nakamura said as lawmakers considered a broad package of proposed election reforms that would change voting schedules, absentee-ballot procedures, voter registration and campaign rules. The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Governmental […]
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Palau Housing Bill Proposes 2% Revenue Allocation to Address Housing Crisis
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Although this bill is not perfect, let’s not deviate from its intent and the need to find additional funding for Palau housing,” Sen. Tabelual said Tuesday, as lawmakers debated a proposal to dedicate 2% of unrestricted local government revenue to housing programs. Senate Bill No. 12-87 would require […]
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Senate calls for $30M Compact Trust Fund injection into NDBP
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngerulmud, Palau — A Senate joint resolution is urging President Whipps to inject US$30 million from the Compact Trust Fund into the National Development Bank of Palau (NDBP) to boost lending for agriculture, fisheries, housing, infrastructure and small business. Resolution aims to unlock long-stalled development Senate Joint Resolution No. 12-22 seeks […]
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Whipps Pushes for Interior Ministry Amid Senate Standoff
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (Oct. 8, 2026) — At yesterday’s Thursday presidential press conference, President Whipps again discussed his plan to establish a Ministry of Interior. He said, “There are many bills still in the Olbiil er a Kelulau; we have our request for the Ministry of Interior, it still hasn’t happened”. While […]
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Senators respond to public concern over Senate drug case letter
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Oct. 5, 2026) — Senators moved to address public concerns Monday over a letter from Senate Clerk Reagan Sidoi asking the court to consider a deferred sentence or rehabilitation opportunity for longtime Senate employee Wiseman Kumaichi, who was convicted in an illegal drug case. During the October 5th Senate […]
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Last-minute CBA again keeps Palau government running
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (Oct. 1, 2026)— “I believe we have to look carefully again at the budget process so that we don’t always hustle in the last hour to push for a continuing budget just so that the government will not shut down,” Sen. Secilil Eldebechel said as lawmakers approved another temporary […]