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  Politics of Nauru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Politics of Nauru takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Nauru is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
Three parties that have been active in Nauruan politics are the Democratic Party, Nauru First and the Centre Party.
Land tenure in Nauru is unusual: all Naurans have certain rights to all land on the island, which is owned by individuals and family groups; government and corporate entities do not own land and must enter into a lease arrangement with the landowners to use land.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Nauru   (725 words)

  
 International EFL Cafe. Worldwide English travel abroad country information for Nauru.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In 1989 Nauru filed suit against Australia in the International Court of Justice in The Hague for damages caused by mining while the island was under Australian jurisdiction.
Nauru does not currently have an embassy in the United States but does have a UN Mission at 800 2d Ave, Suite 400D, New York, New York 10017 (tel: 212-937-0074, fax: 212-937-0079).
Nauru reportedly received about $10 million in assistance from Australia in exchange for agreeing to house the refugees while their asylum applications are adjudicated.
internationaleflcafe.com /worldwide-english-travel-abroad-country-information-for-nauru.htm   (1392 words)

  
 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
Nauru's terrain consists of a sandy beach rising to a fertile ring around raised coral reefs with a phosphate plateau in the centre.
Nauru attracted international attention in 2001 by agreeing to a request from Australia to accommodate around 800 asylum seekers bound for Australia, including a number who were recovered from their sinking boat by the Norwegian ship, the Tampa.
Nauru was granted full membership of the Commonwealth in May 1999 (it was previously a Special Member) and was admitted as the 187th member of the United Nations on 14 September 1999.
www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019041552632   (1512 words)

  
 List of political parties in Nauru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Political parties in Nauru lists political parties in Nauru.
In Nauru political parties don't play a role yet, but have been formed.
Index of political parties to browse parties by name
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Nauru   (195 words)

  
 Print Article: Deadlock creates havoc in Nauru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nauru has lurched further into political crisis, with a new parliament unable to elect a president because no MP will agree to be nominated as its speaker.
A tight battle for control of Nauru between young reformers and members of corrupt former governments appears to be behind the deadlock.
Nauru received more than $20 million of Australian finance last year in a controversial deal to incarcerate asylum seekers on the island.
www.theage.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2003/05/08/1052280377479.html   (248 words)

  
 Nauru Political, Economic and Relationship Country Paper: Pacific Division, NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nauru does not have a formal party structure although the 2003 election saw the emergence of the Nauru First party led by David Adeang, which stood on an anti-corruption platform.
Nauru has gone from being one of the wealthiest countries in the world per capita, to the point where its last remaining assets have now been put into receivership.
Nauru is also a member of a sub-regional group of Micronesian countries that co-operate on transport and trade links.
www.mfat.govt.nz /foreign/regions/pacific/country/naurupaper.html   (2188 words)

  
 Nauru - A Short History
The people of Nauru were fortunately able to carry on their traditional life without undue imposition by the British Phosphate Commissioners (B.P.C.).
In September, 1943, a 1,000 vessel running between Nauru and Ocean Island were sunk by bombers and in the same month a 6,000 ton cargo vessel carrying large supplies of petrol and provisions were torpedoed by an American submarine about two miles off shore, and sank with heavy losses of life.
The Brigadier and the officers came to the salute, the guard of honour presented arms and all stood to attention as the flag was slowly hoisted.
www.janeresture.com /nauru_history   (1967 words)

  
 Nauru. The World Factbook. 2003
Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Nauru achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999.
Nauru is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean - the others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesia; only 53 km south of Equator
In anticipation of the exhaustion of Nauru's phosphate deposits, substantial amounts of phosphate income have been invested in trust funds to help cushion the transition and provide for Nauru's economic future.
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 Counting begins in Nauru general elections
Polls have closed in the Nauru general elections and the count is underway.
Nauru has a fractional preferential system with second preferences worth half a vote, third preferences a third and so on right down the ballot paper.
Although the relatively new Nauru First party has campaigned hard on the issue of corruption, observers here are not expecting wholesale change.
abcasiapacific.com /news/stories/asiapacific_stories_846385.htm   (204 words)

  
 NAURU PRESS RELEASES
Prior to this, Nauru was a trustee of the United Nations under the administration of Australia, on behalf of the partner Governments, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The entry into or presence in Nauru of a prohibited immigrant is unlawful and such persons will be guilty of an offense and liable to a penalty of a fine, not exceeding $3000, or imprisonment for one year, or both.
Mr Kun said that the Nauru Government has provided asylum seekers with the freedom to attend public hospitals whenever they are in need of medical attention, have their children enrolled in schools with Nauruan children, move around on the island for shopping, picnics, swimming and to participate in sporting events.
www.un.int /nauru/pressreleases.html   (4857 words)

  
 Pacific Islands
Nauru, drifting in ever deepening political crisis, was still without a government as Islands Business went to press in late May. A May 5 general election put supporters of the young reformist Nauru First Party in four of parliament's 18 seats.
One of six newcomers to parliament was Nauru's international weightlifting champion, Marcus Stevens, who probably because of his popularity as a sportsman easily won his seat.
Nauru's ruin, according to the Nauru First Party something which has cost the loss of more than A$2000 million in lost investments, fraud, corruption and debt, has put the country in the position in which the government often can't pay the civil service or maintain services because of difficulties in paying fuel and other bills.
www.pacificislands.cc /pm62003/pmdefault.php?urlarticleid=0036   (664 words)

  
 Nauru: Angus Reid Consultants
Nauru is located halfway between Australia and Hawaii, and has a population of about 12,500 people.
The Nauru First Party (NFP)—which promised a crackdown on corruption—elected three members to Parliament.
Harris was responsible for Nauru's admission into the United Nations (UN) in 1999, as well as the country's Commonwealth membership.
www.angus-reid.com /tracker/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=24   (291 words)

  
 NationMaster - Statistics > Legislative branch > Election results by country
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 24, PLD 3, PRSC 3; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 83, PLD 49, PRSC 17
Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Colorado Party 16, PLRA 12, UNACE 7, MPQ 7, PPS 2, PEN 1; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Colorado Party 37, PLRA 21, UNACE 10, MPQ 10, PPS 2
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PPD 19, PNP 8, PIP 1; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PPD 30, PNP 20, PIP 1
www.nationmaster.com /graph-T/gov_leg_bra_ele_res   (4594 words)

  
 Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - Programs - NAURU: Preparation underway for a snap election   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The central Pacific island nation of Nauru, is under a state of emergency and heading for a snap election on 23 October.
Just a couple of decades ago, Nauru rivalled Brunei as the richest country in the region per head of population because of its earnings from phosphate mining.
I've spoken to other people in Nauru who were at that rally and they confirm that the mood was not favourable to the old guard nor to the Speaker but that Mr Kun was forthright in defending himself.
www.abc.net.au /ra/asiapac/programs/s1220334.htm   (658 words)

  
 WHEREAS we the people of Nauru a
Except with the agreement of the parties thereto, proceedings of a court and proceedings for the determination of the existence or extent of any civil right or obligation before any other authority, including the announcement of the decision of the court or other authority, shall be held in public.
The executive authority of Nauru is vested in a Cabinet constituted as provided by this Part and the Cabinet has the general direction and control of the government of Nauru.
A person born in Nauru on or after the thirty-first day of January One thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight is a Nauruan citizen if, at the date of his birth he would not, but for the provisions of this Article, have the nationality of any country.
www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/nauru.html   (9747 words)

  
 Government Of Nauru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you would like to use this flag of Nauru or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Nauru or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Nauru or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/nauru_country_government.shtml   (443 words)

  
 Radio Australia - Pacific Beat - Stories - NAURU: Election day tomorrow
The campaign for the Nauru elections has entered it's final day with many people employed by the government and government owned enterprises recieving pay packets for the first time in months.
Now you're allowed to move from one constituency to another in Nauru, and I'm told that happened at previous election, that this is something new.
Another lot of them are supporting the Nauru First Party, Dr Kieran Keke and Marlene Moses, a few rather prominent people in Nauru are standing for that political party.
www.abc.net.au /ra/pacbeat/stories/s845810.htm   (952 words)

  
 Nauru's political party aims for reforms
Nauru's first political party, Naeoro Amo, has announced the names of its candidates for next month's general election.
The Pacific News service, Pacnews, reports party spokesman, Ronald Kun, is confident that its six members will be elected to parliament, and will push for a leadership change.
The party's membership also includes former civil servant and women's advocate, Marlene Moses.
abcasiapacific.com /news/stories/asiapacific_stories_835178.htm   (112 words)

  
 May 2003
Nauru: In parliamentary elections, the Nauru First party wins 3 of the 18 seats, the rest going to independents.
Germany: In state elections in Bremen, the Social Democratic Party wins 42.3% of the vote (40 of 83 seats), the Christian Democratic Union 29.9% (29), the Greens 12.8% (12), the Partei Rechtsstaatlicher Offensive 4.3% (0), the Free Democratic Party 4.2% (1), and the German People's Union 2.3% (1).
Cantabria: PP 42.4% (18 of 39), PSOE 29.9% (13), Regionalist Party of Cantabria 19.5% (8), IU 3.6% (0)
www.rulers.org /2003-05.html   (1579 words)

  
 Nauru 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
Nauru 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Diplomatic representation in the US: Nauru does not have an embassy in the US, but does have a UN office at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400 D, New York, New York 10017; telephone: (212) 937-0074
Diplomatic representation from the US: the US does not have an embassy in Nauru; the US Ambassador to Fiji is accredited to Nauru
www.theodora.com /wfb2003/nauru/nauru_government.html   (405 words)

  
 Legislative branch. The World Factbook. 2003
elections: first round elections last held 29 November 2002; second round elections held 6 December 2002 (next to be held by November 2006)
unicameral House of Representatives (usually 65 seats; note - additional seats are given to the party with the largest popular vote to ensure a legislative majority; members are elected by popular vote on the basis of proportional representation to serve five-year terms)
bicameral States General or Staten Generaal consists of the First Chamber or Eerste Kamer (75 seats; members indirectly elected by the country's 12 provincial councils for four-year terms) and the Second Chamber or Tweede Kamer (150 seats; members directly elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)
www.bartleby.com /151/fields/52.html   (12966 words)

  
 The World Fact Site -- Nauru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Revenues of this tiny island have traditionally come from exports of phosphates, but reserves are now depleted.
As a result of heavy spending from the trust funds, the government faces virtual bankruptcy.
In 2004 the deterioration in housing, hospitals, and other capital plant continued, and the cost to Australia of keeping the government and economy afloat has substantially mounted.
www.worldfactsite.com /Country/Nauru   (906 words)

  
 CNN.com - World News: Election Watch
Assembly: Nauru has a unicameral Parliament with 18 seats.
The president is elected by members of Parliament upon its first session to serve a three-year term.
Parliamentary members are elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms.
edition.cnn.com /WORLD/election.watch/asiapcf/nauru.html   (167 words)

  
 Nauru Gets a New Constitution! [Archive] - The aethereal Forum
In fact; smoking fermented guano should be the basis for all government in Nauru.
And he wouldn't be called "president", but rather "first Kev" or "prime Barry" or some such.
Amendment two in the constitution should dictate that the country has to have a minimum of at least 50 detention camps at all times.
www.aeforge.com /aeforum/archive/index.php/t-1397.html   (1176 words)

  
 Nauru, Map and Flag
city information and pictures about Nauru with discussion forum, map, real estate and Nauru population & photos
Nauru People - photos and pictures about Nauru
Many overseas and local artists perform in concerts here.In the same building is a function room where parties and receptions are held.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Nauru.html   (1021 words)

  
 Nauru : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
Nauru : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
Students of the World => Countries of the World => Nauru
Countries of the World - Detailed information about Nauru - www.StudentsoftheWorld.info
www.studentsoftheworld.info /infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=NRU&PAYS=Nauru   (1011 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Field Listing - Legislative branch
election results: Soviet Respubliki - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; Palata Predstaviteley - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA Belgium
Legislative Council met on 25 September 2004 for first time in 20 years with 21 members appointed by the Sultan; passed constitutional amendments calling for a 45-seat council with 15 elected members; Sultan dissolved council on 1 September 2005 and appointed a new council with 29 members as of 2 September 2005
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA note: the Council of Chiefs is a 12-member body that advises on matters affecting customary law and practice
www.it.usyd.edu.au /~dasymond/mirror/factbook/fields/2101.html   (11155 words)

  
 GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Nauru - Government Facts and Figures
GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Nauru - Government Facts and Figures
World > Oceania > Nauru > Government (Facts)
For comments and feedback, write to us at info@GeographyIQ.com.
www.geographyiq.com /countries/nr/Nauru_government.htm   (420 words)

  
 Nauruan Government | Nauru's Government | Naurus Government
TravelBlog » World Facts » Nauru » Government
Legislative branch: unicameral Parliament (18 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms) elections: last held 3 May 2003 (next to be held not later than May 2006) election results: percent of vote - NA%; seats - Nauru First Party 3, independents 15
Diplomatic representation in the US: Nauru does not have an embassy in the US, but does have a UN office at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400 D, New York, New York 10017; telephone: (212) 937-0074 consulate(s): Agana (Guam)
www.travelblog.org /World/nr-gov.html   (369 words)

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