First Lady of Palau is the official title attributed to the wife of the president of Palau. The country's current first lady is Debbie Remengesau, wife of President Tommy Remengesau Jr., who had held the position since January 17, 2013.
Born Regina Blaires, she worked a nurse and teacher before becoming the inaugural First Lady of Palau.[1][2][3] President Remeliik was assassinated on June 30, 1985.[1]
Known as Tina Salii, she was First Lady from 1985 until President Salii's death in office in 1988.[7] In 2007, Salii was named Dilbuked of Ngerchedok Clan of Ngebuked village in Ngaraard state, the conterpart to the traditional male chiefs.[8] Salii and the late president are the parents of Kathleen M. Salii, the first female Palauan justice of the Supreme Court of Palau.[9]