After banning fishing and other commercial activities in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area in 2006, the country has now lifted the closure to commercial fishing in the world's largest marine reserve; there are suspicions that China influenced it

Nepal and Kiribati established diplomatic relations and the ambassadors exchanged views on various issues of common interest to strengthen bilateral cooperation in national and international fora

The people of Kiribati celebrated the 45th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom on 12 July 1979; the government planned a three-week programme with sporting events, singing and beauty contests

The Pacific Community Data Team initiated a national mission that focused on the unique education data needs and challenges faced by the Ministry of Education with an emphasis on inclusiveness, innovation and sustainable development