TARAWA, 08 JUNE 2020 (ISLANDS BUSINESS) — The intense campaign in Kiribati’s presidential election has been dogged by allegations of interference by China’s ambassador to the country. Opposition presidential candidate, Banuera Berina, said China must stop campaigning for his rival, and caretaker Kiribati president, Taneti Maamau. “China should respect our sovereignty as an independent island […]
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Kiribati scientist lands job at top U.S university
TARAWA, 25 MAY 2020 (RADIO KIRIBATI) — Kiribati’s medical research scientist has said he’s never dreamed of pursuing a research at Harvard University, one of the top and most prestigious Ivy League universities in the United States. Bwarenaba Kautu, who’s currently based at Harvard Medical School, told Radio Kiribati News his dream has always been […]
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Kiribati AG’s Office rejects offer to free detained Taiwan vessel
TARAWA, 01 MAY 2020 (RADIO KIRIBATI) —The Office of the Attorney General has said the fishing vessel Winfar No. 636 which is currently detained in Kiribati cannot leave the country, as investigations over the death of an I-Kiribati observer who worked onboard the vessel still continues. A report from the AG’s Office said the company […]
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A united Pacific push to tackle corruptionUN-PRAC joins with Kiribati for a regional commitment to anti-corruption
Tarawa, Kiribati 3 February 2020 –Leaders and representatives from 11 Pacific island countries are meeting in Kiribati on 4-5 February to explore options to advance Pacific unity against corruption, in the lead up to the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on anti-corruption in April 2021. At the Kiribati Pacific Unity Against Corruption Leaders’ Conference, […]
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Kiribati updates its 2019 Novel Coronavirus Health Travel Advisory
The Ministry of Health & Medical Services of the Republic of Kiribati has updated its health travel advisory in relation to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Effective immediately, all incoming international travelers into all ports of entry of Kiribati will be subjected to temperature checks. All Travellers from areas and territories in countries with ongoing local […]
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China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station
China said on Monday it hoped to expand newly restored ties with the Pacific state of Kiribati, site of a strategic but mothballed Chinese space tracking station, in comments that may further stoke U.S. anxiety about Beijing’s growing influence. A senior Chinese diplomat said Beijing was “open” to all sorts of projects in Kiribati, an […]