Pacific Region • Kiribati • ChinaNew MP welcomes Chinese presence in KiribatiRuth Cross Kwansing has thrown her support behind incumbent President Taneti Maamau, a stalwart supporter of Beijing.Christine RovoiFri, 06 Sep
Politics • United States • China • Tonga • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • TuvaluUS-China tensions felt in Pacific leaders' meetingOfficials from Beijing and Washington have engaged Forum members to promote the goals and achievements of their Pacific partnership strategies.Christine RovoiThu, 29 Aug
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Newbies' hold the balance of power in Kiribati parliamentCounting of votes has been completed and despite the usual suspects returning to parliament, there have been some surprises.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiPro-China leader on course to retain Kiribati presidencyThe Kiribati national election results are in as rising costs, climate change, and Chinese influence among the big topics. Christine RovoiTue, 20 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati election: New candidate tells why voters should back herRuth Cross Kwansing is one of 18 female candidates out of 114 vying for a parliamentary seat in Kiribati's national election.Christine RovoiMon, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • Kiribati • FijiDeputy PM hopes to visit New Caledonia by the end of yearNew Zealand’s top diplomat hopes to visit the three remaining Pacific Islands Forum countries before the year is out.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 15 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati election: Pro-China government facing test of votersThe remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati is abuzz with election fever this week as voters choose their 44 representatives for the House of Assembly.Christine RovoiThu, 15 Aug
Olympics • KiribatiKiribati sprinter marks milestone in ParisSixteen-year-old Kenaz Kaniwete is the youngest athlete to compete in the track and field events of the 2024 Olympic Games.Christine RovoiMon, 05 Aug
Olympics • Cook Islands • Fiji • Kiribati • Tonga • Sāmoa • VanuatuGoing for Gold: Team Pacific at the Paris Olympics More than 40 athletes from nine Pacific Island nations will be competing at the 33rd Olympiad which kicks off in France next week. Matt ManukuoTue, 16 Jul
Language & Culture • Kiribatii-Kiribati push to save language for future generationsKo na mauri! It's Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week. Christine RovoiMon, 08 Jul
