Latest news in Kiribati? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- Disposal of WWII Munitions in Betio: The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), in a joint operation with the Kiribati Police Service, safely cleared and disposed of approximately 300 unexploded World War II ordnance items. The operation included controlled detonations inside Bonnyman’s Bunker, which required the temporary evacuation of around 7,000 residents in the densely populated area of Betio before remaining munitions were moved to an uninhabited sandbar for destruction. Islands Business+ 1
- Handball National Team at the Oceania Trophy: Kiribati’s national women’s handball team began competition at the inaugural Oceania Continent Handball Federation (OCHF) IHF Nations Trophy tournament, marking a major milestone for the country’s sports representation in the region. IHF.info
- Seafood Export Compliance Inspections: Maritime and fisheries authorities in Kiritimati completed regulatory compliance inspections on commercial export vessels (including the berthed Maribo 65) to uphold international market and food safety standards for Kiribati’s expanding marine export sector. Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources
- Outer Island Economic Development: Following initiatives launched earlier in the week, the government and development partners continue rolling out the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) program to strengthen local livelihood sustainability and micro-processing capabilities across Kiribati’s outer islands.