The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) convened a meeting today with the Nanikai Mother Community Chairman and sub‑community representatives at the Coastal Fisheries Boardroom in Ambo. During the discussion, the MFOR representative outlined the ministry’s plans and commitment to supporting the coastal clean‑up of the Nanikai shoreline under its national Coastal Clean‑up Campaign, known as TANOBAKOA.

As part of this initiative, MFOR has selected Nanikai as the newest Tanobakoa site, expressing strong interest in partnering with the Nanikai community to maintain the cleanliness of the coastal area and further expand the campaign’s reach. To strengthen this effort, the ministry also presented its plan to install a trash boom designed to prevent the accumulation of debris and seagrass along Nanikai beach. Installation is scheduled for September 2026.

In response, the Nanikai Community Chairman conveyed sincere appreciation for the ministry’s support and confirmed the community’s readiness to collaborate with MFOR under the clean‑up campaign.

Both parties agreed that the first joint coastal clean‑up of Nanikai beach will take place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.