Kiribati
Tokelau agreement for albacore gets a boost
Efforts to implement the Tokelau Arrangement for South Pacific albacore have been boosted by a grant of $US5.1 million dollars from New Zealand.
Kiribati govt rejects Russian's proposal over islands
Kiribati has rejected a proposal by a Russian businessman and monarchist who wanted to use three of the country's uninhabited islands to revive the Romanov empire.
Tradewinds for 21 February 2017
New Zealand's foreign minister on Melanesian tour; the Kiribati Catholic Church is keen on tourism development but not on reviving the Russian Empire; Pacific workers join the rebuild of Christchurch.
…Kiribati Catholic Church: Romanov empire 'in the past'
The Catholic Church in Kiribati says a Russian businessman's plans to revive the Romanov empire in Kiribati don't make any sense and belong in the past.
I-Kiribati commercial shark fishers face stiff fines
Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development has outlined the penalties for breaking the ban on shark fishing for commercial purposes.
Academic tells Kiribati not to rush into Bakov decision
An academic specialising in Pacific issues is urging the Kiribati government not to rush its decision regarding a businessman's attempt to buy three uninhabited islands.
Russian's plans in Kiribati met with scepticism
A Russian monarchist says he wants to use three uninhabited islands in Kiribati to create an 'alternative Russia'. Audio
Russian plan in Kiribati finds support 'in principle'
A former Kiribati president says a Russian monarchist's plans to revive the Romanov Empire in Kiribati could boost the country's tourism industry.
Russian monarchist wants ''alternative Russia'' in Pacific
A Russian monarchist says he wants to use three uninhabited islands in Kiribati to create an ''alternative Russia''.
Romanov plans in Kiribati yet to be approved
The Kiribati Government says it is yet to decide whether to lease land to a Russian monarchist who plans to revive the Romanov Empire in Kiribati.
Kiribati to start farming its land in Fiji
The president of Kiribati says his government will begin cultivating land in Fiji purchased by the previous administration for investment purposes.
Kiribati-flagged ship in Russia oil spill
There has been a minor oil spill from a Kiribati-flagged cargo ship in Russia.
Russian monarchist eyes Kiribati for Romanov revival
A Russian businessman says the Kiribati government has agreed to allow three uninhabited islands to become the site of a revived Romanov empire.
ADB grant to help improve Kiribati roading
The Asian Development Bank is to provide an additional $US9 million dollar grant to support the Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Project.
Missing i-Kiribati fishermen found alive after a week at sea
The Royal New Zealand Airforce says three i-Kiribati fishermen who had been missing since last week have been found.
New training aims to reduce maternal deaths in the Pacific
Everyday three women die giving birth in the Pacific. A new training programme hopes to be able to do something about that. Audio
Kiribati making progress on cervical cancer screening
Kiribati is making slow but steady progress towards effectively preventing cervical cancer. Audio
Kiribati makes progress on preventing cervical cancer
Kiribati is making slow but steady progress towards preventing cervical cancer.
NCD crisis as concerning as climate change for Kiribati
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the most serious issue facing Kiribati after climate change according to the country's health minister.
Kiribati sets up shark sanctuary
Kiribati has set up a large shark sanctuary to help protect the species across much of the central Pacific.
