Bairiki, Kiribati, 2 March 2021 – His Excellency Beretitenti Taneti Maamau received the letters of credence of the new High Commissioner of Britain during a virtual ceremony held on Friday, 26 February 2021, at the MFAI wing of the Presidential Office complex in Bairiki.

Due to the current travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the format of this presentation which usually occurs in person at the State House, was adapted to take place virtually.

The Government of Kiribati stands in solidarity with its Micronesian family and reaffirms its support for the Micronesian Presidents Summit’s (MPS) Mekreos Communique and the sub-region’s collective intention to withdraw their membership from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

Mauri all,

As of Monday, 1 of February 2021, the 'Ministry of Employment and Human Resources' expect all applicants to bring a copy of the new version birth certificate with their applications. For more information about the new template, please refer to the Ministry of Justice's website and/or Facebook page.

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The Government of Kiribati has officially declared a further extension of its border closure in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Government advises that this extension will remain effective until the end of February 2021 where it will be further reviewed.