Kiribati

First National Employment Policy and Action Plan has been validated by the Government to transform local employment landscape; developed with the International Labour Organization support, it outlines a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable employment

Data collection was completed on local fishing activities on Arorae Island - popular fishing spots, catch volumes, fishing methods and other relevant practices - to help shape policies and guidelines to protect and sustain marine resources across Kiribati

Kiribati took part in the 2025 Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership Conference at University of South Pacific in Suva, Fiji: a celebration of the transformative role of education, research, innovation in the development of a sustainable ocean future

A first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill was passed during its first reading in parliament; the bill's author, Alexander Teabo told RNZ Pacific that protecting public information is the aim of his proposal, and the bill will protect the people

BPA Radio Kiribati has welcomed Australian Broadcasting Corporation on they visit to Tarawa, announcing a new media partnership with the network

The newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands, Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan, has pledged to support Miss Kiribati, Kimberly Tokanang, in raising awareness and promoting climate change action in the Pacific region

Kiribati have signed an agreement with Nauru to strengthen the aviation sector through the exchange of information, expansion of transport services and improvement of safety and infrastructure for citizens

President Taneti Maamau extended warmest greetings and best wishes of happy holidays to the Chinese people in view of the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year

The Kiribati Islands Football Federation has unveiled its new jersey, made by Stingz, which collaborates with many national teams in Oceania, and featuring some of the symbols of the Kiribati flag

Like every year, Kiribati has been the first country to celebrate New Year's Eve; neighbouring island of Baker, separated by a stretch of sea of just 1179 km, will be the last

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, an offshore support vessel operating in the Pacific, departed Brisbane for its first deployment of 2025, during which it will also deliver fire trucks to Kiribati

The 2nd Teriaki Canoe Paddling Competition showed both Kiribati’s maritime heritage and community spirit; hosted by the Ministry of Ocean Resources Development, it saw participants from ministries, companies and diplomatic partners together