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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Angaur Interim Governor Halts Japan’s WWII Remains Recovery Citing Land Review
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 2026) — Angaur Interim Governor Steven R. Salii has ordered a temporary suspension of World War II human remains recovery work being conducted by Japan, citing unresolved land ownership issues and the need for proper authorization under Palau and state law. In a formal letter to Palau’s Ministry of […]
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Angaur State faces leadership and financial crisis after recall election
By: L.N. Reklai Jan. 16 4:00 pm Update: Former governor Steven Salii, who was also the second highest votegetter at the last Angaur State General Election, was sworn in as the new governor of Angaur State yesterday, January 15th in accordance with Angaur State constitutional mandate. ANGAUR, Palau (January 16, 2026)— Angaur State is facing […]