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Economic and Infrastructure Developments in Nauru
Government Revenue
Nauru’s government revenue is governed by Article 58 of the Constitution, which outlines the framework for financial management. Key aspects include:
- The Minister for Finance must table a 6-monthly report to Parliament under Section 8 of the DFA 2011.
- An annual report on expenditure and income of monies under the DFA 2011 is also required.
Nauru Airline and Flights
Nauru Airlines operates a fleet of 6 aircraft, with:
- 3 dedicated for passenger flights
- 3 for freight only
- Regular flights to destinations including:
- Nauru
- Fiji
- Australia
- Kiribati
- The Marshall Islands
- The airline also undertakes charters on request from various countries.
Shipping – Nauru’s Port and Nauru’s Ship
Nauru’s shipping infrastructure has seen significant developments:
- New port construction: Funded by an Asian Development Bank grant, the new port can load and offload cargoes like any other port.
- Current ship berthing capabilities:
- The NSL ‘Micronesian Pride’ is currently able to berth at the port.
- Smaller vessels are also able to dock.
Key Developments
Recent developments in Nauru’s economy and infrastructure include:
- Nauru Airlines continues operations: Regular flights to several destinations, including charters on request from various countries.
- New port impacts expected:
- More ships berthing at the port may lead to activities related to Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).