NADI, 07 OCTOBER 2026 (SPREP)— Ms Nei Tikaeita comes from the bustling village of Rawannawi on the island of Marakei in Kiribati. For more than sixty years, she has walked the coastlines of Rawannawi. She knows the tides not by scientific instruments but from learning the patterns of coastal rhythms and an intimate knowledge of […]
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Kiribati considers constitutional change to cement diplomatic recognition of China
TARAWA, 27 AUGUST 2026 (ABC) — Kiribati could be on the brink of amending its constitution to stop future governments from switching diplomatic recognition back to Taiwan, with its parliament set to vote on a bill declaring that maintaining ties with countries not recognised by the United Nations is “embarrassing” and like a poor marriage. […]
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Claims of Chinese interference hit upcoming Kiribati vote
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, […]