Kiribati Marks Inaugural Police National Day with Full Honors and International Support

Police squad during rehearsal

Kiribati celebrated its first-ever Police National Day last Friday, June 23, with a grand parade and formal ceremony at the Kiribati Police Headquarters in Betio, South Tarawa—now officially a national public holiday.

The event paid tribute to the dedicated service of the Kiribati Police Service (KPS) and honored officers who have died in the line of duty, drawing guests including President Taneti Maamau, First Lady Teiraeng Maamau, and regional dignitaries.

In a show of Pacific unity, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) stood proudly alongside KPS officers, having worked closely with them to develop ceremonial protocols, including parade drills, catafalque party formation, and funeral procedures.

The AFP also helped produce a new drill manual to support the ongoing development of KPS ceremonial skills.

With over 120,000 people spread across 33 islands, Kiribati now formally recognizes the KPS’s vital role in national peace and order.

China Donates Vehicle to Support Kiribati Charity Foundation’s Mission

The Kiribati Charity Foundation (KCF) has received a generous donation of a new pickup truck from the Government and people of China, strengthening its work to support children and families in South Tarawa’s most vulnerable communities.

Speaking at a special handover event, a representative of the Foundation expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Zhou Limin for China’s continued support.

The donation follows previous in-kind gifts, including office equipment, which have been vital to KCF’s daily operations.

Founded in 2018 under the leadership of First Lady Madame Teiraeng Maamau, KCF was built largely by volunteers and is the first of its kind in Kiribati—focused on tackling poverty and youth challenges in areas like Betio, Teaoraereke, and Bikenibeu.

The Foundation praised the vehicle donation as a “gift that touches the hearts of children and youth,” and closed with a blessing for the Ambassador: Te Mauri (health), Te Raoi (peace), and Te Tabomoa (prosperity)

Kanikinaeaki Aia Taabati Taani Birinako Mai Abaia ma te Nanoteuana ao te Korobanna Irouia Roronrikirake

E tia te Ekaretia iaon Eurobe ao n nako riki ni mwaakena Aia Taabati Taani Birinako Mai Abaia, man kawakinan te Saturday imwaain Aia Bong Taani Birinako Mai Abaia n Tuun 20.

A karaoa aio man katuruturuan kanganga ma aia konamaki mirion ma mirion aomata ake a tia ni bua mwengaia n te buaka, te bwainikiriinaki, ao kabuanibwai aika karina ake a riki man bibitakin kanoan boong.

Te Botonniango n te ririki aei bon te nanoteuana—ao e a kaumakiia aomata bwa a na aki ti taetae ibukia taani birinako mai abaia, ma a na kaai n nakonako ma ngaiia ni kamwakura are a taekinna n aaro aika manikona.

E kairaki te waaki aei man te Trans-European Division, te Inter-European Division, ao ADRA Eurobe ike a karaoa te kauaba n te korobanna ae aranna bwa “Ongora irou. Norai. Airi ma ngai.” 

Iai 280 aomata roronrikirake ake a ira te kauaba aei ni katobibiia te aonnaba, are e na kabonganaaki iai te kukunemwaan ibukin tibwauaan te nanoanga, te motiraoi, ao te kantaninga.

E raka iaon 117 te mirion te aomata ae e a tia ni bua mwengana ni katobibiia te aonnaba, ma ngaia are a taku taani waakina te kauaba aei bwa te Taabati aei bon te wewete nakon te mwakuri.

E boutokaaki aio man ADRA, ao man te anganano ma tibwatibwaan rongorongo ma tabeaianga aikai.

A taku taani kairiri n te Ekaretia bwa e kaumakaki aomata bwa a na tataro—ibukin te raoi, te kamanoaki, ao te babaire ae raoiroi mairouia taani kairiri n te aonnaba.