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MFOR Rings in 2025 with Record $210.2 Million Fishing License Revenue

MFOR Rings in 2025 with Record $210.2 Million Fishing License Revenue

The Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau and his team at MFOR, is happy to greet this new year 2025 with a thrilling news, that as of 31 Dec 2024, MFOR managed to achieve $210.2 Million from fishing license fees. This is performing above the ceiling of $200 Million for 2 consecutive years, despite unfavorable conditions for fishing in the Kiribati EEZ during 2024, as fishing was mostly concentrated in the western Pacific around PNG and FSM. More info will be published in the MFOR Annual Report 2024. Stay tune followers.

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