Nauru

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

Officers from the Nauru Police Force were joined Fiji Police Headquarters for a two-week attachment program supported by UNDP Pacific Office through Nauru Accountable and Inclusive Governance Project, within regional actions to empower law enforcement

Two landmark air carrier cooperation agreements involving Nauru Airlines were signed during the Micronesian Islands Forum in Majuro, one with Air Marshall Islands and one expanded use of Nauru Airlines cargo services with Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands

The Refugee Action Coalition says there is no future for the asylum seekers still on Nauru, following a funding deal for the Regional Processing Centre reached with Australia; of 93 transferred, 4 have been granted refugee status, 89 are still in progress

A plane loaded with asylum seekers landed in Nauru; they had landed in crocodile-filled waters north of Broome in Western Australia, evading authorities

The head of the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme by Investment hopes the initiative will bring tens of millions of dollars to the island this year and has received the first two applications

The country will charter a flight to Honiara for the Miss Pacific pageant, scheduled for 1-8 February 2025, with eight contestants including Miss Nauru, Charlei Andrianna Deiye

The first electric bus came into operation in the Yaren district, showing the commitment of the government to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy solutions

Matthew Barclay was announced as Australia's next High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru; Australia is Nauru's main development, trade and security partner