AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTaiwan Ties: President Surangel Whipps Jr. marked Palau’s 32nd Independence Day in Taipei at the first such celebration there since diplomatic relations began. He said every nation should be free to choose its own course, as Palau continues to resist pressure from Beijing over Taiwan. Regional Diplomacy: Israel has been approved as a second-tier, sectoral partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, following a leaders’ meeting in Palau. It is set to work with the Forum on areas including water, agriculture and climate change; the arrangement will be reviewed in a year. Cost of Living: Senators have proposed cutting the 10% goods and services tax to 5%, exempting groceries and removing taxes on public utilities. The bills are proposals, not law. State Government: Ngardmau’s acting governor says the government is operating under its existing budget authority, amid a dispute over former Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet’s impeachment and a special election scheduled for Nov. 13. House Changes: Palau’s House of Delegates has reshuffled committee leadership and memberships after a change in chamber leadership.
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