The whispers of the seas: A Naoero story of resilience
The WHISPER of the seas began as a low hum in Donald Apad’s childhood; a language of salt and spray taught to him by his grandfather.
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Life expectancy in the Pacific, and the case of Naoero
AVERAGE life expectancy across the Pacific is 68.8 years, up from 52.7 in 1960. That's a significant increase, but it is well below
PACNEWS THREE, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. ISRAEL — Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation2. PACIFIC — 11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration3.
Naoero withdraws recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia
NAOERO has announced the withdrawal of its recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Republic of Abkhazia as independent states. The decision also marks the immediate termination of diplomatic relations
Naoero returns: Pacific nation reclaims its ancestral name
THE Republic of Nauru has officially reclaimed its traditional name, Naoero, marking a historic shift that leaders say is about restoring national identity rather than creating a new one.
Australia appoints New High Commissioner to Naoero
AUSTRALIA has appointed career diplomat Lisa White as its next high commissioner to Naoero (Nauru).
Naoero’s diplomatic leap towards Israel
THE Republic of Naoero (Nauru) plans to establish an embassy in Israel and has approved a scoping mission to examine the diplomatic, operational and logistical steps needed to open an embassy.
Naoero remembers start of war time exile
NAOERO marked Remembrance Day, with a solemn ceremony honouring the 83rd anniversary of the people’s
Naoero’s east Micronesia cable goes live, ending reliance on satellite internet
NAOERO has entered a new phase in its telecommunications development.
Nauru reclaims original name
The Central Pacific republic of Nauru stands ready to return to its original name - Naoero.
