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07 July 2016

Opposition false claims shows election eve desperation

The Government of Nauru has rejected accusations in foreign media by Sprent Dabwido MP, that Opposition MPs are being prevented from advertising on local media, labelling the claims as "childish and desperate political point scoring". Communications ...

13 June 2016

Speaker appoints 9 July for general elections

On 11 June 2016 the Speaker of Parliament Hon Ludwig Scotty issued the writ to the electoral commissioner calling for general elections to be held on 9 July 2016. The Twenty-first parliament stands dissolved at midnight on10 June at the completion ...

02 June 2016

President Waqa receives Swedish ambassador-designate Ahlberger

His Excellency President Baron Waqa received the ambassador-designate to Sweden this morning (2 June) at the Office of the President for the presentation of credentials. Mr Par Ingemar Ahlberger was met on arrival at the government office by ...

25 May 2016

Nauru leadership code makes politicians more accountable

The Government of Nauru has delivered on its pledge towards transparency and accountability by adopting a new Leadership Code which aims to hold those in power and authority accountable for their actions. A report of the Select Community on Leadership ...

14 May 2016

Nauru conducts first citizenship ceremony

The Government of the Republic of Nauru conducted its first citizenship ceremony with 35 new citizens pledging their allegiance to Nauru this morning (13 May). Following the opening prayer His Excellency President Baron Waqa delivered his address ...

04 May 2016

President concerned that refugees told to quit work

The President of the Republic of Nauru says advocates and activists have overstepped the line by telling refugees and asylum seekers to quit their jobs and become full-time protestors. His Excellency Baron Waqa says he is immensely distraught ...

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