Constitution Day

Enforced in January 1968 and altered by the Constitutional Convention on 17 May 1968, the foreword of the Constitution acknowledges “God as the almighty and everlasting Lord and the giver of all good things.”

“It is a foundational law of everything that Nauru does,” President Aingimea said.

“In it is the foundation of the rights of the people. In it, it dictates how governments should govern. In it, it tells us how parliament is to preside. In it, it tells how the courts are to adjudicate matters that come before it.

The FDC features the Republic’s crest embossed in gold as the postage stamp, the First Day of Issue cancel (postmark), and a cache featuring the crest in full colour with the relevant dates and anniversary year.

Chairman of Nauru Post Samuel Grundler presented President Baron Waqa a folder containing the first day issue and explained the gold embossed stamp that is to signify the golden jubilee year for Constitution Day and Nauru.

President Waqa then presented the folder to Minister Scotty.

The Constitution of Nauru came into force in January 1968 and provides for a parliament of 19 members elected from the eight constituencies of Nauru.

Alterations to the Constitution made by the Constitutional Convention of Nauru under Article 92 were made on 17 May 1968, hence Constitution Day.

Over the past days, children have been competing in field events as well as track events like the 1500 metres.

Other track events like the 200 metres, 400 metres and mixed relays will take place on Saturday.

A march and the main events of 100 metre sprint and 4x100 metre relays will be held on 17 May.