Whispers

Illustration: Hefrani Barnes

Fisheries dramas

The head of a major fisheries agency has survived a move to stop her from sitting a second term. The move was driven by New Zealand, with the support of Cook Islands, who wanted the membership to accept a “consensus candidate” for the Director General’s role. However when negotiations failed, Fiji called for a vote, and New Zealand backed off.

Air Kiribati waits for take off

When will Air Kiribati's new Embraer 190 jet make it out of the Australian hanger in which it continues . . .

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