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Uekera is Kiribati's National newspaper published weekly on Fridays mainly in the local vernacular.

In a Kiribqti mythology, Uekera is a tree that reaches to the heavens; Te Kaintikuaba which is translated as the "tree of life" or "tree of knowledge" in Kiribati legend. It is said to have been planted in Buariki village in North Tarawa by Nei Tekanuea. The creation story is that spirits who lived in Te Kaintikuaba in Samoa, migrated northward carrying branches from the tree and created the islan

ds of Tungaru (Kiribati). It is the inspiration for the name of the Kiribati weekly newspaper, Te Uekera.

31/10/2025

Uekera Issue 44 front page is out 🗞 tabwara karekei ami copy n ara store ake totoka iai ara Newspaper mai Betio nako Bonriki.

24/10/2025

🔥Uekera Issue 43 Front-page... tauraoi n otinako n te b**g aio ma kanoana aika nang oro kakaongoraia, Local News + Pacific News & World News 🫰

17/10/2025

📍🗣Uekera Issue 42 front page e tauraoi n otinako n te kaonob**g aei. Karekea am copy ao n kabwanin rongorongona aika kakaongora.

E-copy subscriptions also at a cheap price 💰🤫 just mail to [email protected] ao e na reke buokam am e-copy 🗞

13/10/2025

🔥Miss Micronesia 2025 Welcoming Arrival at Bonriki International Airport. "Iaki tei ibukiu ma i tei ibukin abau ae Kiribati," e taku Miss Kiribati Atiterentaai Rinimarawa.

📎Read Full Story on Te Uekera Issue 41🗞

10/10/2025

🗣Uekera Issue 41 front page. E otinako ae boou ibukimi ara taan wareware, tauraoi n kabooaki n titooa ake totoka iai te Uekera ke bon rooko n ana counter te BPA.

✅️ Special Edition - Welcoming Our First Miss Micronesia 2025 🥰🫶👸🇰🇮

📸 More photos and videos for the Arrival Ceremony will be uploaded on this page.......

STAY TUNED!! 😉

07/10/2025

📸Highlight from Te 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝟐 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 🏥🎉.. 🔗Full Story published on last week Issue - Uekera Issue 40🗞

03/10/2025

🗣Ibukimi ara taan wareware ake aki reke ami copy n ara issue aei ibukin te wiiki ae nako... Available aei iroun BPA🫰

03/10/2025

Uekera Issue 40 Frontpage ....................................................
Tauraoi n otinako man te B**g aio ao te kaonob**g ibukimi ara taan wareware.

12/09/2025

𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗳 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡 - Forum Chair and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, reaffirmed that the Pacific Islands Forum will continue to prioritize climate change, describing it as one of the central issues under discussion at this year’s meeting.

“Climate change is a very important matter. It remains the single greatest threat facing our countries in the region,” Prime Minister Manele told reporters during a press conference.

He added that discussions often highlight the need not only for adaptation strategies, but also for stronger mitigation efforts.

The Forum’s official closing ceremony was held this evening, with leaders set to depart tomorrow.

Palau is set to host the Pacific Islands Forum in 2026, marking the third time the country has welcomed the regional leaders’ meeting. Palau first hosted the forum in 1999, followed by a second time in 2016.

Outgoing Forum Chair - Tonga
Current Forum Chair - Solomon
Incoming Forum Char - Palau
Forum General Secretary - Nauru

📎full story will be published on Te Uekera Newspaper

Pacific Islands Forum Broadcasting and Publications Authority Radio Kiribati News

11/09/2025

𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 - A former Kiribati police officer, Mr. Takaua Tataua, has recalled the courageous act that earned him the nation’s prestigious “Ana Kaibangaki n Ninikoria Kiribati” Medal in 2008, describing it as the proudest moment of his life.

Mr. Tataua, now 62 and residing in Honiara with his family, recounted a violent incident on Marakei Island where he was attacked by a man wielding a knife. Despite being seriously wounded in his left arm, he intervened to protect the assailant from being harmed by others.

“I wanted to demonstrate that when you serve, even if someone threatens your life, it is important to act with professionalism and mercy,” Mr. Tataua said in an interview.

The medal he received is among Kiribati’s rarest honors, awarded only to individuals who have shown exceptional bravery in life-threatening circumstances.

Meanwhile, Pacific Islands Forum leaders are away on their retreat and are expected to return to Honiara this afternoon. In their absence, Te Uekera is featuring local stories, including the experiences of Kiribati nationals such as Mr. Tataua. A full report will follow.

#54 Pacific Islands Forum Broadcasting and Publications Authority Radio Kiribati News Office of Te Beretitenti

11/09/2025

𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗳 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡 – This morning, Leaders from the Pacific including our President Taneti Maamau were all departure for Munda for their Retreat at the Marina Hotel and where they will be discussing other issues.

They will spend the whole day there, but they will be back to the Capital (Honiara) tomorrow afternoon where there will be a press conference, and finally the closing ceremony will happen that night.

Background for Retreat Place: Munda is a community in New Geogia Island, within the Western Province of the Solomon Island.

BY Teaiben NOMENETA, Uekera Senior Reporter
#54 Pacific Islands Forum Broadcasting and Publications Authority Radio Kiribati News Office of Te Beretitenti

10/09/2025

𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡- President Taneti Maamau has strongly agreed that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) landmark Advisory Opinion issued on 23 July this year (2025) over Climate Change was a milestone for the Pacific Islanders.

"The ICJ Advisory Opinion is a milestone and a great achievement for the global families, especially those facing the consequences of climate change, mostly in our part of the world as a nation," President said during a Pacific Island Forum Side Event this afternoon (Wednesday) at the Aquantic Centre, Honiara.

"Before the decision of the International Court of Justice was made, there was a lot of doubts in the minds of the people, including the Kiribati people."

President also claimed that there were a lot of efforts to look out, to migrate out to the nearby countries, where they wouldn't threaten their lives and existence.

𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗔 - the full version of this story will be out this Friday 12/09/2025 on our Local Newspaper Te Uekera.

#54 Pacific Islands Forum Story, Broadcasting and Publications Authority Radio Kiribati News Office of Te Beretitenti

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