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Kiribati represented at 55th PIF Leaders’ Plenary
KOROR, September 2, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — The Kiribati delegation led by Director of Foreign Services, David Teaab…
NZ joins Kiribati as only country without leader or minister at Pacific summit formal meeting
Christopher Luxon will arrive at the Pacific Islands Forum only after the formal leaders meeting is over
Palau Takes Over PIF Chairmanship as 55th Leaders Meeting Opens
KOROR, September 1, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — Kiribati’s Head of Delegation and Director for Foreign Services, David T…
New Zealand To Help Kiribati Dispose Of WWII Munitions
Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force Enabled by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade funding…
Maamau Hands SIS Chairmanship to Palau
KOROR, September 1, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — Kiribati President Taneti Maamau, joining virtually from Tarawa, has han…
Whipps Pushes 'One Pacific' Airline Alliance to Cut Soaring Airfares
Palau's president has proposed a 'One Pacific' airline alliance to cut high airfares, as Kiribati hands him th…
Peters plays down Pacific summit no-shows, except Kiribati and Solomon Islands
There is speculation in Palau about whether China had a role in Kiribati’s summit ‘boycott’ and the move again…
Waqa Calls for Accurate, Informed Pacific Journalism
KOROR, August 28, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Pac…
Kiribati Detains Chinese Fishing Vessel Over Illegal Shark Finning
Kiribati authorities detained a Chinese vessel carrying illegal shark fins, highlighting a Pacific-wide crackd…