Kiribati minister has a change of heart about special seats for…

Kiribati’s Minister for Women, who came into politics last year believing women should be elected on merit, has had a change of heart and now supports special seats for women in parliament. “I’ve come to realise I was way off the mark on that,”...

Kiribati minister has a change of heart about special seats for women in parliament

Miss Micronesia, Minister Tangariki Reete and Minister Ruth Cross Kwansing. Photo: Supplied/ Cross Kwansing Warning: This article discusses violence against women. Kiribati's Minister for Women, who came into politics last year believing women...

Kiribati official calls for U.S visa exemption after CNMI travel ‘misunderstanding’

A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) general assembly, according to a senior government official. Speaking to RNZ Pacific on...

Kiribati official calls for US visa exemption after CNMI travel 'misunderstanding'

Birimaka Tekanene, right, said his delegation mistakenly believed they did not need a US visa to enter the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Photo: Supplied A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of...

Land, sea and air surveying for Kiribati’s future

By David Crossman The Republic of Kiribati is one of the most remote nations in the world, comprising of 33 atolls and coral islands spread over 3,441,810 square kilometres of ocean, including all four quadrants of the Earth. Kiribati has...

Kiribati’s Minister for Women Ruth Cross Kwansing named Pacific GESI Climate…

Ruth Cross Kwansing, Kiribati’s Minister for Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs, has been confirmed as the new Pacific Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Climate Champion, a high-level advocacy role designed to elevate the voices of...

Sky NZ wins Olympic Games rights through 2032

Sky New Zealand (NZ), the country’s pay-TV giant, has secured broadcast rights for the Olympic Games through 2032 after months of speculation. The agreement, struck with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will see Sky NZ provide exclusive...

Can Indians get a UAE Visa on Arrival? Here’s what’s changed and who’s eligible

The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival list to include Indians holding valid visas or residence permits from six new countries; Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada/ AI Image for illustrative and creative purposes UAE...

List of 6 Countries Where Planes Can't Land, No. 3 Will Surprise You!

Six Countries Where Planes Can’t Land: While air travel connects most of the world today, there are still a few countries where planes cannot land due to geography, size, or isolation. These nations, despite their charm and tourism appeal, are...

Purdue Search for Earhart Plane Delayed

Share0 WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (WOWO) — A joint mission by Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute to locate Amelia Earhart’s plane has been postponed until 2026. The team had planned to investigate a visual anomaly in a lagoon on...

Oct. 29 - Expedition to search for Amelia Earhart’s plane postponed to 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University, Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) announced Oct. 27 that the Taraia Object Expedition, a joint mission hoping to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft in a lagoon of...

A voice for the voiceless: How Tibiriano Kamariera is transforming animal care in Kiribati

The Secret Time Capsule on an East Wing and a Prayer

Donald Trump wants to crush The Swamp. The leaks, the sneaks, and the secrets are all there. Our writers, David Gardner, Farrah Tomazin, and Sarah Ewall-Wice, are sifting through the ooze so you don’t have to. Don’t miss out. Never miss another...

Law Convention set to kickoff

[File Photo] Legal professionals from across the Pacific will gather in Nadi this week for the Fiji Law Society Convention 2025, hosted in partnership with the Pasefika Lawyers Collective (PLC). The three-day convention, which opens on Thursday,...

Sustainable Tuna fishing talks with Kiribati to happen this month

[File Photo] To support its domestic processing industry, Fiji is nearing a deal for fishing access to tuna-rich waters in the exclusive economic zones of Tuvalu and Kiribati. Responding to questions in parliament, Minister for Fisheries Alitia...

Expedition to find Amelia Earhart's plane put off until 2026

Earhart's Lockheed Electra disappeared somewhere in the Pacific in 1937 as she tried to circumnavigate the globe. KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Pacific Ocean expedition to search for the remains of aviatrix Amelia Earhart's airplane has been postponed...

Satellite device could transform sea rescues

Imagine you’re on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work. Maybe you’ve got a personal locator beacon, but you forgot to check the battery and it’s dead. Drifting at night, you can see pinpoints of light...

Purdue’s expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s plane postponed to 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has announced a delay in its ambitious expedition to search for the lost plane of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, pushing the mission’s launch back to 2026. The expedition, known as the Taraia Object...

Purdue's search for Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane postponed to 2026

The search for Amelia Earhart's lost Lockheed Electra 10E airplane has been postponed to 2026. Purdue University cited the need for final government clearance from Kiribati and seasonal weather changes as reasons for the delay. The expedition aims...

Trip to locate Amelia Earhart's plane delayed by permit approval, weather

An expedition to try to locate Amelia Earhart's plane on a remote island in the Pacific has been delayed until next year, Purdue University said Monday. A team of researchers was planning to travel to Nikumaroro Island in early November to...