Oceania Kiribati A refugee has failed to seek protection in New Zealand on the grounds that his island of residence, Kiribati, is becoming uninhabitable, despite a UN ruling that it is illegal to repatriate to countries where their lives are threatened by climate crisis
Oceania Kiribati Legal organisations Commonwealth Association of Judges and Lawyers have expressed concern over the appointment of Tetiro Semilota, Attorney General, as Chief Justice of Kiribati, due to conflict of interest
Oceania Kiribati Phoenix Islands Protected Area, the largest marine protected area in the Pacific, is one of the biggest intact oceanic coral archipelago ecosystems in the world, protected by UNESCO, with an exceptional collection of large submerged volcanoes
Oceania Kiribati Kiribati Taekwondo Association chief instructor Nelson Ekeaua is among dozens of administrators and coaches participating in the Global Taekwondo Master Training Programme at the Muju Taekwondowon, a month-long training course sponsored by South Korea
Oceania Kiribati The country will put three more New Zealand judges before a court for misconduct, while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta warns of 'constitutional problems' in the Pacific nation
Oceania Kiribati The opposition plans to take its concerns about the government's actions directly to the people, with Sir Ieremia saying that the people are not being properly informed because the local media is mostly controlled by the government
Oceania Kiribati Former Kiribati President Anote Tong said a report indicates that Kiribati may 'not be habitable beyond 2060'
Oceania Kiribati The Kiribati government has further escalated its campaign against the judiciary, suspending the three senior judges remaining in the country after they blocked the deportation of High Court judge and Australian citizen David Lambourne
Oceania Kiribati The government attempted to expel David Lambourne, a High Court judge since 2018, claiming he had violated the Constitution; he has now won the appeal to stop deportation
Oceania Kiribati FreeBalance's PFM solutions and services will be used to strengthen public financial management and support Kiribati's Development Plan
Oceania Kiribati A New Zealand Air Force Hercules is delivering crucial water infrastructure to help Kiribati cope with severe drought
Oceania Kiribati The country stunned its neighbours and the world by abruptly withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum on 10 July, with many believing China was behind the move with serious security and environmental implications
Oceania Kiribati The US are providing $500.000 in humanitarian assistance in response to the drought that has affected the country due to below-normal rainfall; so far this year, some areas have experienced less than 2,3 inches of precipitation