Suneet Mehta concurrently accredited as India’s next High Commissioner to Kiribati

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva, the...

World News | Suneet Mehta Concurrently Accredited as India's Next High Commissioner to Kiribati

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva, the...

‘Agriculture sector provides job opportunities’

By RODRICK DESURI AUKI The agricultural sector can create employment opportunities, provide food, and serve as a source of income for grassroots-level youth in the country. Member of Parliament for Kiritimati and Kanton in Kiribati, Teriba Tabe,...

‘Healthy foods lessen non-communicable disease cases’ 

By RODRICK DESURI AUKI Focusing on and engaging rural people in the agricultural sector is what can help to lessen and slow the rise of non-communicable disease cases in the country. The Member of Parliament for Kiritimati and Kanton in Kiribati,...

Scaling up climate finance in the Pacific

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aspires to be the Pacific’s Climate Partner of Choice. Here, I wish to outlines how the Fund is committed to partnering with the Pacific to achieve greater impact in the face of the climate crisis. As leaders gather in...

Palau, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Marshall Islands Urge Action on ICJ Climate Opinion

At the Pacific Islands Forum, leaders from Kiribati, Palau, Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands said the ICJ climate ruling must be more than symbolic. They called for urgent policy changes to safeguard sovereignty, secure justice, and ensure Pacific...

New Zealand 'noise' over Kiribati funding cut 'not fair', Maamau says

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Kiribati President Taneti Maamau meet on the sidelines of PIFLM54. Photo: RNZ/ Giles Dexter Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says it was not fair that New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?

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Pacific Islands Forum: Fate of New Zealand’s funding for Kiribati remains up in the air

In March, Newsroom reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs review had found the funding should not be cut but its exact findings remain unknown. Media were able to capture an image of Luxon and Maamau but the leaders offered no opening remarks...

Pacific moves to secure banking lifeline as correspondent links dry up

By Pita Ligaiula in Honiara, Solomon Islands The Pacific Islands Forum has stepped up efforts to protect the region’s economies from the loss of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR), a vital financial link that enables trade, remittances, and...

Economic and Security Review Group director: 'There are serious national security concerns with Chinese battery dominance'

Joseph Cella, Director, Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group | FacebookJoseph Cella, Director, Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group | Facebook Joseph Cella, Director of the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review...

Respected fire chief in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on...

Worries mount for businesses as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation

Bangladesh is poised to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its development journey. As per media reports, the interim government has also reaffirmed that the country’s...

How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

“That doesn’t mean the target is going to be 68 per cent,” Bowen said. “But it does frame the conversation.” Loading Scientists say the scale of warming since 2021, and increasing emissions since then, mean higher reductions are now required....

Kiribati opposition furious as government ignores Court of Appeal fiasco

Kiribati flag with statue of lady justice and judicial scales. Photo: 123RF The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago....

UN disability rights committee publishes findings on DPRK, Finland, Kiribati, Maldives, and State of Palestine

OHCHR The Committee noted with concern that the DPRK Constitution did not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on disability, and that denial of reasonable accommodation was not recognised as discrimination. It also drew attention to...

Pacific Youth demand urgent action on migration and employment at Global…

At the XV Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) in Riohacha, Colombia, Pacific youth leaders delivered their strongest warning yet: the future of Pacific youth is under existential threat if decisive action is not taken immediately....

China unveils maritime training programme for Pacific island nations

China's engagement in Pacific maritime cooperation is increasing, with a focus on areas such as marine science, economic development, environmental protection, and maritime security. But its growing presence is also altering regional geostrategic...

Drowning nations: Kiribati and the South Pacific’s fight for survival

When the tide comes in on Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, it often spills straight into people’s homes. Saltwater seeps into wells, flooding gardens where staple crops like taro once thrived. Families wake to waves crashing closer and closer to...

Famous birthdays for Sept. 16: Madeline Zima, Toks Olagundoye

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: -- England's King Henry V in 1386 -- Entrepreneur James Cash Penney in 1875 -- Entrepreneur Walter Bentley in 1888 -- Writer H.A. Rey in 1898 -- Actor Lauren...