Kiribati
Kiribati govt to look into expensive domestic air fares
The Kiribati government is promising to look into the cost of some domestic airfares after the opposition complained in parliament.
Access to fish stocks vital for revenue in Kiribati
The fisheries minister of Kiribati is calling for the international fishing community to help it get better access to fish stocks in the high seas.
Kiribati opposition MP derides "fantasy" 20 year plan
A senior opposition MP in Kiribati says the government's 20 year vision, known as KV20, is full of dreams that are unrealistic.
Kiribati urged to curb water use due to drought
People in Kiribati are being urged to use water wisely as drought takes hold in the country.
Kiribati NGO excluded from anti-corruption body
Members of the NGO Kiribati Citizens Against Corruption are demanding an explanation from the government as to why they are not included in its national anti-corruption body.
New community centre to help the youth of Kiribati
A new community youth centre is planned for the Kiribati township of Betio to address the issue of high youth unemployment rates. Audio
New community centre for Kiribati youth hopes to combat unemployment
A new community centre is being built by Kiribati youth in response to high unemployment rates.
Kiribati vows to fight and adapt to climate change
The Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says his country plans to fight and adapt to climate change.
Kiribati President meets jailed seamen in Italy
The Kiribati President Taneti Maamau on Sunday met with eight I-Kiribati men who are in custody in Italy awaiting sentence on drugs trafficking offences.
Impacts of climate change on Pacific food raised in Rome
A high-level meeting in Rome has warned that climate change poses an "alarming threat to food systems and food security in the Pacific islands."
Plan for Romanov Empire in Kiribati still alive
A Russian businessman who unsuccessfully tried to revive the Romanov Empire in Kiribati says the project for his 'Alternative Russia' in the Pacific is still alive.
Kiribati infants receive cleft palates surgery in Taiwan
Two infants from Kiribati, who were born with cleft lips and palates, have undergone successful surgery in Taiwan.
Three missing Kiribati fishermen found
Three Kiribati fishermen who were missing for four days in the Pacific Ocean have been found by a New Zealand Defence Force's P-3 Orion.
NZ Orion searching large area for missing Kiribati fishermen
A New Zealand Defence Force P-3 Orion has been pulled off fisheries patrol to search for three Kiribati fishermen missing since Saturday.
Kiribati gets GCF grant to access more funding
The Green Climate Fund is giving the Kiribati government $US585,927 dollars to help the country better engage with the Fund.
Author challenges British denial over Pacific nuclear legacy
The author of a new book on Pacific nuclear weapons testing says he hopes it will shed more light on Britain's tests in the region.
Concerns over the selling of expired goods in Kiribati
The minister of health in Kiribati has used Facebook to remind people to check the expiry date on food products they want to purchase.
Kiribati Oil executive seen crashing car could be alcohol related
Kiribati Citizens Against Corruption co-founder claims state owned Kiribati Oil Company chief executive has been seen crashing his company car.
Kiribati MP exposes careless payment
An MP in Kiribati says he is appalled by the payment procedure used by the finance ministry after an open cheque for about $US9000 was given to the wrong person.
Kiribati launches anti-corruption strategy
The Kiribati government has launched its first ever National Anti-Corruption Strategy.