REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY ------No.6 16th January, 2008 Nauru ------G.N.No. 15 / 2008

IMMIGRATION ACT 1999

In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 19 of the Immigration Act 1999, The Cabinet has this day made the following Regulations.

IMMIGRATION (TOURIST VISAS) REGULATIONS 2007

Short title and commencement

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Tourist Visas) Regulation 2007.

(2) These Regulations come into force on the date of their making.

Interpretation

2. (1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears ----

“Act” means the Immigration Act 1999;

(2) Words defined in the Principal Act have the same meaning in these Regulations unless otherwise stated.

Issue of Tourist Visas

3. (1) A person holding a passport for countries listed in Schedule 1, may be issued a Tourist Visa either on arrival on Nauru or prior to travel to Nauru, by the Principal Immigration Officer upon satisfaction that such visitor –

(a) is in possession of a valid passport or other travel document which, will not expire within three month of the expiry of the period of the visa for which application is made;

(b) has a valid ticket from Nauru to travel to another country which he is authorised to enter;

(c) has sufficient funds for his support in Nauru during the period of the visa for which application is made;

(d) has confirmed reservations or bookings at a hotel or motel accommodations; and

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(e) gives no grounds for the belief that he will contravene the conditions upon which the visa may be granted.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1) the Principal Immigration Officer may approve—

(a) an authorised officer to issue tourist visas on arrival in Nauru: and

(b) the issue of Tourist Visas outside of Nauru prior to the Tourist’s travel to Nauru

(3) The conditions upon which a Tourist Visa may be granted are that the person, whilst in Nauru, will not---

(a) behave in a manner prejudicial to peace or good order;

(b) engage in any business, profession or employment, whether for reward or not except with the approval of the Chief Secretary; or

(c) engage in research, except with the approval of the Chief Secretary,

and such visa shall be subject to any other conditions which the Principal Immigration Officer may impose consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Act 1999

(4) A Tourist Visa entitles the holder to remain in Nauru for any period not exceeding 30 days.

(5) The Principal Immigration Officer may extend the period for which a Tourist Visa has been granted if he is satisfied that the conditions for the issue of a visa will be observed—

Provided that no such extension shall be granted for a period of more than 14 days nor for more than 90 days in the aggregate.

(6) The Principal Immigration Officer may cancel a Tourist Visa if satisfied that the person to whom it was issued is not a person to whom a Tourist Visa ought to have been issued or that there has been any breach of the conditions subject to which it was granted.

(7) If a person fails to comply with the conditions of his or her visa, such person shall not, unless the Minister otherwise directs, be permitted to re-enter Nauru as a Tourist or Visitor within a period of twelve months from the date such person leaves Nauru upon cancellation of his or her Tourist Visa under the provisions of subsection (6).

(8) Except with the prior permission of the Minister, a person holding a Tourist Visa who remains in Nauru for more that seven days after expiry of the visa shall not be permitted to re-enter Nauru within a period of six months from the date of the expiry of such visa.

(9) The conditions attaching to a Tourist Visa shall upon issue of the visa be stapled to the page of the passport or travel document upon which the visa is stamped and the visa holder’s attention shall be drawn to the conditions

(10) A person who is unwilling to give an undertaking to comply with the conditions in sub-regulation (2) shall be refused entry and dealt with as a prohibited immigrant.

(11) No fee is chargeable for the issue of a Tourist Visa.

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Schedule 1.

Pacific Islands Forum member countries

The commonwealth member countries

______G.N.No. 16 / 2008 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1972 (Section 217)

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULES

In accordance with Section 217 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1972, I hereby prescribe the forms in the schedule to be the forms for use in matters arising under Section 27 and 34(a) of that Act.

Dated this 21st day of December, 2007

Hon Robin Millhouse QC, Chief Justice ______SCHEDULE

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1972

FORMS RELATING TO APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDER

FORM 1

COMPLAINT (Section 27(2)

In the District Court, Criminal Case No:......

...... of...... (a) apprehend that:

• violence will be committed by...... of

...... (b) to...... of

...... (c) and/or*

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• injury will be done to the property of ......

of...... (d) by......

of………………………………...(e) and makes complaints to the undersign magistrate.

Dated this...... day of......

Resident Magistrate

(a) full name and address of the person making the complaint (b) full name and address of the respondent (c) full name and address to whom violence is apprehended against including any person or the spouse or child of the respondent (d) full name and address of the person to whom injury to property is apprehended against (e) full name and address of the respondent *cross out whatever is not applicable

FORM 2

SHOW CAUSE (Section 27 (2))

In the District Court, Criminal Case No:......

To...... of...... (a)

Upon receiving a Complaint from

...... of...... (b) who apprehends that:

• violence will be committed by yourself to ...... of

...... (c) and/or*

• injury will be done by you to the property of ......

of...... (d) you are hereby required to show cause to the District Court why you should not be ordered-

• to enter into a recognizance, with or without sureties, for a reasonable amount for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the District Court thinks fit; or

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• not communicate with...... and/or* to stay away form

...... or the residence of...... and/or* not approach closer than...... meters form the said person or place; or

• both.

Dated this...... day of......

Resident Magistrate

(a) full name and address of the respondent (b) full name and address of the person who made the complaint (c) full name and address to whom violence is apprehended against including any person or the spouse or child of the respondent (d) full name and address of the person to whom injury property is apprehended against *cross out whatever is not applicable

FORM 3

SUMMONS (Section 30)

In the District Court, Criminal Case No:......

To (a)...... of (b)......

You are hereby required to attend the District Court at the Court House at Yaren at

...... (am/pm) on...... 20 ...... to answer whether an Apprehend Violence Order should be made against you.

Dated this...... day of...... 20......

Resident Magistrate

(a) full name of the respondent (b) address

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FORM 4

WARRANT TO ARREST (Section 30)

In the District Court, Criminal Case No:......

To all Police Officers in Nauru.

These are to command you to arrest and bring before the District Court at the Court

House at Yaren (a) ...... of (b)

...... to answer whether an Apprehended Violence Order should be made against him/her*.

Dated this...... day of...... 20......

Resident Magistrate

(a) full name of the respondent (b) address *cross out whatever is not applicable

FORM 5

APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDER (Section 34A)

In the District Court, Criminal Case No:......

To (a)...... of (b)......

You are hereby ordered-

• to enter into a recognizance with or without sureties, for the amount of

$...... (c) for keeping the peace for a period of

...... (d); and/or*

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• not communicate with...... and/or* to stay away from

...... or the residence of...... and/or*

not approach closer than...... meters from the said person or place.

Dated this...... day of......

Resident Magistrate

(a) full name of the respondent (b) address (c) a reasonable amount (d) such period not exceeding one year as the District Court thinks fit *cross out whatever is not applicable

______G.N.No. 17 / 2008

PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 SECTION 10

CREATION OF NEW POSITION

Pursuant to the powers in that behalf vested in me, under Section 10, subsection (1) clause (a) of the Public Service Act 1998, I, MARCUS STEPHEN, President and Minister responsible for the Public Service, DO HEREBY, with immediate effect, create the following new position:-

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

DESIGNATION OF OFFICE NO. OF POSITION SALARY SCALE

Building Superintendent 1 $6,670pa (6.1)

Dated this Fifteenth day of January, Two Thousand and Eight.

MARCUS STEPHEN PRESIDENT & MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF NAURU & PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT

It is notified for general information that Cabinet approved the following:

1. the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Nauru and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on the Pacific Regional Assistance to Nauru; and

2. the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to sign the MOU on behalf of the Government of Nauru.

Dated this 11th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON ACTING SECRETARY TO CABINET

G.N.No. 19 / 2008

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND TRANSFER OF NOMINEE SHAREHOLDING – PHILIPPINES PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER CORPORATION (Philphos)

It is notified for general information that Cabinet approved the following:

1. the appointment of the present Directors of Philphos representing the Republic, namely Hon. Messrs Ludwig Scotty, MP and Hon David Adeang, MP, be revoked.

2. The following persons be nominated to the Board of Philphos to represent the Republic:-

* Govind Sahi Gupta * Ashok Gupta * Amit Gupta

3. The shares held as nominee for the Republic by Hon. Ludwig Scotty, MP and Hon. David Adeang, MP be transferred to H.E Marcus Stephen, MP and Hon. Dr. Kieren Keke, MP;

4. The Hon. Dr. Kieren Keke, MP be authorized to sign such documents and do such acts and things as may be necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

Dated this 11th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON ACTING SECRETARY TO CABINET

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PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 SECTION 12 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS

It is notified for general information that pursuant to Section 12 of the Public Service Act 1998 the following appointments has been accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF NAURU POLICE FORCE

NAME POSITION SALARY SCALE EFFECTIVE DATE

Kalinda Blake Superintendent $6,920pa (6.1) 14/12/2007 Iven Notte Superintendent $6,920pa (6.1) 14/12/2007 Corey Caleb Senior Inspector $6,419pa (5.2) 14/12/2007 Norio Tebouwa Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Ruskin Tsitsi Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Jamie Laeo Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Krent Dabwido Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Antonius Amwano Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Marcus Tom Inspector $5,919pa (4.3) 14/12/2007 Joan Duburiya Human Resources Officer $5,919pa (4.3) 27/12/2007

Dated this 14th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON CHIEF SECRETARY

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PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 SECTION 12 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS

It is notified for general information that pursuant to Section 12 of the Public Service Act 1998 the following appointments has been accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

NAMES POSITIONS SALARY SCALES EFFECTIVE DATES

Kutan Ribauw Principal (K.P.S) $7,421pa (7.1) 1/10/2007 Sharon Buraman Principal (A.P.S) $7,171pa (6.2) 1/10/2007 Lenora Depaune Principal (Y.P.S) $7,171pa (6.2) 1/10/2007 Madonna Buraman Teacher In Charge (A.I.S) $6,670pa (5.3) 1/10/2007 Clarice Gadabu Teacher In Charge (B.I.S) $6,670pa (5.3) 1/10/2007 Sharon Kam Teacher In Charge (M.I.S) $6,670pa (5.3) 1/10/2007

Dated this 10th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON CHIEF SECRETARY

G.N.No. 20 / 2008 (cont’d) PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 SECTION 12 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

It is notified for general information that pursuant to Section 12 of the Public Service Act 1998 the following appointment has been accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF CHIEF SECRETARY (Directorate of Posts & Philatelic Bureau)

NAME POSITION SALARY SCALE EFFECTIVE DATE

James Giouba Manager of Posts $7,171pa (6.2) 13/11/2007

Dated this 11th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON CHIEF SECRETARY

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PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

The provisional promotion of the following officer took effect from 6th December, 2007 is hereby notified:-

CHIEF SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT (Directorate of Posts & Philatelic Bureau)

NAME PROMOTED FROM PROMOTED TO

Helen Dagego Clerical Officer $4,416pa (2.1) Manager Philatelic $7,171pa (6.2)

Any officer of the Public Service may appeal to the above promotion under Section 20 of the Public Service Act 1998, Appeals should be based on the grounds set out in Section 20 (2) of the Act, and should be lodged in writing stating the grounds of appeal to the Chief Secretary within seven (7) days after the date of this Gazette.

Dated this 11th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON CHIEF SECRETARY

G.N.No. 21 / 2008 (cont’d)

PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1998 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

The provisional promotion of the following officer took effect from 1st July, 2007 is hereby notified:-

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

NAME PROMOTED FROM PROMOTED TO

Mrs. Elspeth Tagamoun Sub. Accountant $6,419pa (5.2) Accountant $6,920pa (6.1)

Any officer of the Public Service may appeal to the above promotion under Section 20 of the Public Service Act 1998, Appeals should be based on the grounds set out in Section 20 (2) of the Act, and should be lodged in writing stating the grounds of appeal to the Chief Secretary within seven (7) days after the date of this Gazette.

Dated this 9th day of January, 2008.

CAMILLA SOLOMON CHIEF SECRETARY

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ENGAGEMENT TO MARRY

NAME OF PARTIES: Rocky Robroy Grundler of and Priscilla Eipon Detenamo of .

Jesher Caleb of and Caesarlene Aremwa of

Jason Hubert of Baitsi District and Gardenia Batsiua of Boe District.

DATE OF ENGAGEMENT: 13th January, 2008. 14th January, 2008. 18th January, 2008.

MARCUS STEPHEN MINISTER IN CHARGE

G.N.No. 23 / 2008

SUCCESSION, PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 1976 NOTICE UNDER SECTION 55 OF THE ACT DECEASED ESTATES

PERSONALTY ESTATE OF THE LATE ENQINAQUE BAMEDE

The Curator of Intestate Estates has hereby determined that ALL Personalty Estate such as: Passbook, Salaries & Final Entitlements, Aerodrome Rentals, Land Rentals, Royalties, RONWAN interest (if any) and all other residual funds of the LATE ENQINAQUE BAMEDE be distributed as follows:-

Sita Bamede - 1/5 Dudu Gorodage Bamede - 1/5 Velina Bamede - 1/5 Est. of Greene Bamede Est. of Vivien Neneia Georgina Bamede - 1/10 Joe Buger Neneia - 1/10 Bronson Kepae - 1/10 Bruno Neneia - 1/10

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PERSONALTY ESTATE OF THE LATE CALEB DEIRERAGEA

The Curator of Intestate Estates has hereby determined that ALL Personalty Estate such as:

1. Passbook E. Eoudia – be equally distributed amongst the 3 children as follows:-

Alphaeus Caleb - 1/3 Lazarus Caleb - 1/3 Nazarene Caleb - 1/3

Note: Myrtle Caleb is the trustee for the above mentioned children.

2. Salaries deposited into Late Caleb Deireragea Account from Eoudia Caleb – as above.

3. Other passbooks, Aerodrome Rentals, Land Rental RONWAN interest, Royalties, Salaries & Final Entitlements, Passbook and all other residual funds of the late CALEB DEIRERAGEA are to be distributed as follows:-

Regina Canon - 1/13 Brenda Caleb - 1/13 Jerrah Caleb - 1/13 Malcom Claeb - 1/13 Evangelina Caleb - 1/13 Myrtle Caleb - 1/13 Godwyn Caleb - 1/13 Steve Caleb - 1/13 James Caleb - 1/13 Nazarene Caleb - 1/13 Lazarus Caleb - 1/13 Est. of Evid Caleb - 1/13 Est. of Gorge Caleb - 1/13

PROPERTY:-

1. The main house In Ewa & Bungalow behind the house with three rooms, 1 generator & roofing’s are for all those currently living there, namely:- Brenda Caleb, Malcom Caleb, Godwyn Caleb, Myrtle Caleb, Lazarus Caleb, Nazarene Caleb, & Alphaeus Caleb.

2. STORES:- (1,2,3,4, & 5 In ) – Current arrangements between the families to continue i.e. equal share of all rent received.

3. STORES at Vanje’s Karawin Shop at Ewa District goes to Evangelina Caleb.

4. MOTOR VEHICLES:- (Green Truck Diesel) This vehicle is to be stationed at Ewa District for every family member to utilize.

5. Grey Van Diesel goes to Myrtle Caleb.

Creditors and others having claims against the above determinations may send into the Curator of Intestate Estates within 30 days of this Gazette Notice, after which date the said Curator shall distribute the assets of the deceased or any part thereof; amongst the beneficiary having regards only to the claims of which he has then received notices. KELSON T. TAMAKIN CURATOR OF INTESTATE ESTATES ______