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Pacific Connectivity: NEC says it has completed the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a ~2,250 km submarine link connecting Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru, then through Kosrae to Pohnpei—ending reliance on satellite-only links and promising faster, more reliable internet for video calls, digital payments, and e-government. Identity & Sovereignty: Nauru is moving toward a constitutional referendum to change its official name to “Naoero,” arguing “Nauru” came from colonial mispronunciation and that the new name better reflects language and heritage. Climate & Vulnerability Context: The same week’s coverage keeps spotlighting Nauru’s climate exposure and development pressures, including World Bank warnings that growth is slowing and youth employment challenges remain severe. Security Pressure in the Region: A Pacific security forum also raised concerns that deep-sea mining and new military drone/AI weapons could expand in ways that leave small states negotiating from a weaker position. Marine Life Signals: New tracking research finds whale sharks travel far farther across the Indo-Pacific than previously thought, underscoring the need for wider marine protection that spans borders.

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In a referendum: Pacific nation Nauru to change name in break from colonial past

In a referendum: Pacific nation Nauru to change name in break from colonial past

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