The team from MFOR just returned from Maiana Island on the 5th December, after conducting a comprehensive community awareness program. The team comprises of two officers from SVD, one from PDD and one from CFD. The purpose of the mission is to equip and strengthen local fishermen and fish vendor’s knowledge on seafood safety, fisheries management, and market access requirements.

The awareness sessions were delivered to all 12 villages on Maiana Island and covered key topics on proper fish handling, fish supply cold chain management, market access requirements, business strategies, and core principles that support sustainable fishing, improved livelihoods, enhanced economic opportunities, and better public health outcomes.

The team expresses their sincere appreciation to the Mayor, Clerk, and Councillors of Maiana Island for their invaluable support in facilitating the mission. Our heartfelt appreciation is also extended to MFAT through Tobwaan Wara Programme (TWP) for funding this activity. Their generous support was instrumental in the successful implementation of this important initiative.