“At some point, our nation to needs seriously consider other options available to us if the US is unable or unwilling to keep its commitments to us. Our nation has been a steadfast ally of the United States, but that should not be taken for granted.” islandsbusiness.com/news-break/rmi…

The flag of Kiribati depicts a flying golden bird - the Great Frigate, which is a symbol of freedom, power and balance. It personifies devotion to the homeland, since a distinctive feature of frigates is their attachment to their habitat.

There are few places in the world as remote as #Kiribati. But with support from IFAD, rural people are making the best use of what’s available in their small island communities. Now, they’re leading the way in sustainable farming 🌾👉 ow.ly/hwwE50QQbzS

Australia's Kiribati Education Improvement Programme (KEIP) has delivered 28 schools country wide, totalling almost $100 million in investment 2010-23. It has touched the lives of most i-Kiribati children. Education is the best investment we can make in the next generation. 2/2

Did you that #Kiribati is not only beautiful but also only country2B situated within all four hemispheres simultaneously – making it one of 1st places in the world to welcome each new day. Pic I clicked way back in 2007 during one of my early assignments #WeekendThoughts #tarawa

#PNG fishermen arrived in NAN this afternoon happy & grateful to be alive! They made headlines earlier this month after a fishing boat rescued them after 37 days drifting off Solomon Island waters! They were taken straight to #Kiribati where the Republic of Kiribati looked after them!

British veterans and journalists have forced the UK government to release thousands of classified documents on UK nuclear testing in Australia and Kiribati. Australia’s AUKUS partner has long hidden medical results for military personnel exposed to ionising radiation in the 1950s

"Oceania is us". Powerful and inspiring speech from Rev James Bhagwan for the 2024 Epeli Hau'ofa Memorial Lecture, reflecting on the past and future of Pacific stewardship and setting out a clear vision for an ocean of peace and a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific. drive.google.com/file/d/1zQIgHM…

Important to note that New Caledonia is one of the world’s largest producers of nickle. Kanaky have been fighting for control of their natural resources that are being extracted against their will by the French for decades. These minerals are being used in weapons manufacturing

We can't accept the disappearance of any country under the rising waves caused by the climate crisis. The idea that an entire island state could become collateral damage for profiteering by the fossil fuel industry is simply obscene. un.org/sg/en/content/…

⁦Antigua and Barbuda PM ⁦Gaston Browne⁩ calls out ‘empty' climate promises at small states summit. Can sid sumbuti deliver a SIDS deal? ⁦Rabab Fatima⁩ ⁦UN DESA⁩ fijitimes.com.fj/caribbean-lead…

"I believe it is time that SIDS start believing in their own ability to navigate the perils of development. Our vulnerabilities should not be our downfall. They should be our armour. Our rallying call." -Prz Dr. Mohamed Muizzu- Dr Mohamed Muizzu #MaldivesAtSIDS4 #SIDS4 #SmallIslands

FestPAC is also an opportunity to highlight the ongoing impacts of issues such as colonialism and militarism. FestPAC: Protecting Oceania And Charting Future Voyages civilbeat.org/2024/06/festpa…

Professor Mearsheimer makes his case why Julian Assange should not be extradited to the U.S and be pardoned. Something worth seeing before his final appeal on July 9. Incredibly rare for him to discuss a public statement on non-geopolitical issue

Strong message from Pacific media icon, Kalafi Moala. The Pacific is seeing unprecedented foreign aid in the media sector with overseas media capacity organizations coming out of the woodwork. There are concerns about media independence: there is no such thing as a free lunch.

#Kiribati heads to the polls tomorrow! The country recently celebrated 45years since its independence in 1979. Kiribati joins a few other Pacific Island States with #elections this year such as Solomon Islands in April 2024 and Palau scheduled for later in November.

Story: Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government agree to appoint former New Zealand governor-general Sir Jerry Mateparae as moderator as they try to resolve an impasse over the province's political future. Announcement expected soon abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0…

Taneti Maamau in pole position to be president again as Kiribati's lawmakers choose speaker rnz.co.nz/international/…

At a time when multilateralism is under severe strain, the Montreal Protocol stands out as a symbol of hope. The ozone layer, once an ailing patient, is on the road to recovery. When countries show political resolve for the common good, change is possible.

STATEMENT: 2025 Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting - Bid To Host The UNFCCC 31ST CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES (COP 31) We recall the Boe Declaration on Regional Security and Kainaki II Declaration for Urgent Climate Change Action Now. We reaffirm that climate change remains the