Palau Governance & Rule of Law: Ngardmau Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet is taking her impeachment fight to court after the legislature locked her out of the Governor’s Office and installed Speaker Terrence Miozawa as acting governor, with Ngiraiwet denying bribery claims tied to a key joint venture agreement. Public Accountability: The House of Delegates says the official Olbiil Era Kelulau website is now live, expanding public access to legislative measures, committee work, and official updates. Security Readiness: Palau’s Ministry of Justice, with regional and international partners, ran training and table-top exercises to strengthen coordination and response planning ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Law Enforcement Standards: Palau appointed retired U.S. veteran Raylin Ngiraidong to lead the new Office of Professional Standards under the Ministry of Justice, aimed at policing integrity and public trust. International Partnerships: Taiwan awarded 20 MOFA scholarships to Palauan students (plus one ICDF slot), while the U.S. Tenacious Archer exercise is underway in Palau with increased personnel and drone-boat activity. Energy & Infrastructure: Palau extended interim Open Ship Registry management via a rider in the cybersecurity law, and a Solar Pacific BESS project received legal support to cut diesel reliance.