Kiribati is a global giant when it comes to ocean wealth per citizen. That is something to be proud of, but our pride must show in how we care for our land, our roads, and our ocean.⁣

If Rwanda can dedicate a national holiday to cleaning (Umuganda), and Singapore can enforce cleanliness through fines, and Palau alongside other Pacific nations can regularly clean their beaches and communities, then surely, we I-Kiribati can do better. Remember, historically all I-Kiribati were raised through cleanliness by a well known chore of sweeping your household compound every morning. ⁣

This is the spirit behind the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources’ (MFOR) commitment to regular community cleanups. Too often, our roadsides have become dumping grounds, with rubbish thrown from vehicles as people drive by. That waste doesn’t disappear, it ends up damaging our beaches, our coral reefs, and ultimately the fish that sustain our livelihoods and our nation’s revenue.⁣

Today, MFOR staff joined hands to clean the Bairiki–Nankaai causeway, the main entrance to our capital. It’s a small act with a powerful message.⁣

Let’s work together to turn Kiribati into a clean and Boboto nation. Be responsible: keep your rubbish inside your vehicle and dispose of it properly in bins or at the landfill.⁣

Littering leads to poisoned fish, so to all I-Kiribati Stop littering and Start leading. MFOR team lets go !!!⁣