Nauru

A contest opened celebrations for the anniversary of Nauru's 58th Independence Day and 80th anniversary of the return from Chuuk: 11 choirs from government departments and state-owned enterprises competed for a $25000 prize with songs reflecting the theme

Public Order Bill, approved in December 2025 to safeguard peace, dignity, and wellbeing of the Nauru community is now being implemented and police may enforce it; it provides basic rules of mutual respect based on the "freedom is responsibility" principle

Enduring ancestral, humanitarian, and family ties with the Banaban people have been reaffirmed during 80th anniversary of the Banaban people, relocated from their homeland of in 1945 following the devastation caused by phosphate mining

80 Nauruan students in Fiji participated in the 38th quarterly meeting of the Intergenerational Trust Fund held in Suva, Fiji; the NTF was established in 2015 to contribute to the long-term budgetary self-reliance of the Republic of Nauru until 2035

The fortnightly allowance for senior citizens has been revised and increased and accompanied by provisions of water, electricity, rice and flour

A memorial service was held at dawn on 27 October at the World War II Memorial in Aiwo to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the return of Nauruans who were exiled to Chuuk and 93rd anniversary of Angam Day, celebrating recovery from possible extinction

Australia's $2,5 billion deal with Nauru has commenced with the first arrival on Nauru island last week; Nauruan authorities confirmed the arrival on Friday, triggering the first yearly instalment of AUS$408 million

Latest Nauru Bulletin, the official outlet of the Republic of Nauru, has published a detailed, illustrated guide to the vote both for parliament elections and for referendum

Mandatory presence, enforcement of compulsory class attendance and encouraging parents to get involved in their children’s education are part of Nauru’s education reform agenda aimed at creating “the smart nation of the Pacific”

Nauru has transitioned to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia as banking provider and account holders are encouraged to make the switch to ensure relevant payments from government are smooth; Bendigo Bank had served the community for 10 years

The first Nauru citizenships have been granted under new Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program: announced at COP29, it allows investors a second citizenship while supporting climate adaptation and sustainable development in the South Pacific