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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Supreme Court Establishes Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Supreme Court has established a Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure to support the continued review and improvement of the rules governing judicial proceedings. Clear and effective rules are essential to the fair and efficient administration of justice. To help ensure that the Judiciary’s rules continue to meet those objectives, the Rules Committee […]
Ngardmau Legislature passes second impeachment resolution against Gov. Ngiraiwet
Move comes days after Appellate Court voided first impeachment and cancelled special election By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (September 21, 2026) The 11th Kelulul Ngardmau (Ngardmau Legislature) has passed a second resolution of impeachment in an attempt to remove Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet from office, marking the second such effort against the state’s chief executive. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Palau Housing Authority Employee Charged Over Alleged $7,281.98 Theft From 19 Clients
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) — A Palau Housing Authority (PHA) employee has been charged with four counts of theft in the second degree after investigators alleged she collected $7,281.98 from 19 PHA clients over a period of more than two years. Kukong Khalye Hilbert is accused of collecting unauthorized payments […]
