The executive committee for the 50th Independence Day anniversary celebrations had its second meeting to firm up preparations and budget allocations for the separate subcommittees.
Historical information and artefacts will be collected to form a display booth to showcase the history of Nauru over the past 50 years.
A murals committee will arrange the painting of murals around the island.
A logo and theme competition has been launched to seek out the best logo and theme for the golden anniversary.
The winning logo will be used to brand all official anniversary items, events and merchandise.
There is no limit to the number of entries which may be submitted by the same individual and must be originals.
The theme is limited to ten words and should reflect the blessings of God and the development of Nauru.
The contest is open to Nauru citizens only.
A media (video and audio) committee will be responsible for live telecast of events as well as prepare a collection of video and audio recordings from previous events dating back to 1968.
The fireworks committee will commence the fireworks display for Christmas 2017 in the lead up to Independence and Constitution days 2018.
The finance committee headed by Finance Minister David Adeang will provide budget provisions for the celebrations.
The choir committee will organise competitions for choir, solo, dance songs, iruwo, and original compositions.
Entertainment will be provided by local and overseas artists and so far the entertainment committee has secured George Baker and his band for the celebrations.
Anniversary memorabilia will consist of souvenir items for visitors and guests to the island.
Banners, posters, the Nauruan bible and hymn books, and philately first day covers are among the items earmarked for souvenirs.
Traditional sports are common events at national celebrations, and so the 50th anniversary will see a display of nine favourite traditional sports.
A fishing competition will also feature the different forms of fishing such as trawling, canoe, rod, spear, net (ekaraida) and diving.
The infrastructure committee has selected community members including church members, and representatives from the government departments and state owned entities to assist with and coordinate rubbish clearing, infrastructure maintenance and ensure buildings are refurbished and or removed for the upcoming year-long celebration.
District beautification has been scaled down to focus on general cleanliness around the districts and beaches, tree planting around the island, outside homes and public places.
The department of Foreign Affairs & Trade will be responsible for official guests and invitations and looking after them while on island.
Two brass band instructors from Taiwan are currently on island to train up members of the Nauru Police Force brass band, an additional two instructors will soon join the team to assist with the training.
For further information regarding the different sub-committees for Nauru’s 50th Independence Day Anniversary please contact the chair and vice chairs.
They can be reached by phone via the government office switchboard, 5573133.