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Stakeholder Retreat Marks Milestone for STLD Project

#northtarawa | A focused three-day retreat (26/02/26 – 01/03/26) in North Tarawa brought together technical teams and key stakeholders to fast-track the final design of the STLD office in Betio. The intensive sessions enabled consolidated input from representatives of MISE, MELAD, and MFOR, ensuring that all structural, quality, costing, and compliance requirements are fully aligned with national standards.
MFOR extends its sincere appreciation to all participants for their dedication, expertise, and teamwork in making the retreat a success. The collective effort demonstrated over the three days represents a significant milestone toward the establishment of a fully functional and forward-looking STLD facility in Betio.
Lastly, MFOR expresses a sincere appreciation to World Bank through Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP) for its continuous support to the STLD team.
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Kiribati Advances Fisheries Priorities at FFA Forum

The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) wrapped up its meeting this week in Suva, Fiji, focusing on key topics like the review of the FFA Strategic Plan for 2026-2030 and discussions on South Pacific Albacore management. Kiribati participated actively, emphasizing the importance of sustainable revenue from tuna resources through regional collaboration. As the current Chair of the @Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), Kiribati highlighted the support from the FFA Secretariat and development partners in enhancing fisheries management and capacity development. A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to exploring potential collaborations under the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) and identifying funding needs to support its implementation at the national level. Finally, attendees expressed gratitude to the FFA for successfully organizing and funding these meetings, as well as to the Fijian government for hosting the event.

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FFA Workshop Advances Crew Labour Standards in Kiribati

The FFA workshop on Crew and Labour standards was conducted in Tarawa from 24th to 26th February. The workshop was attended by representatives from various government stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Ministry of Employment and Human Resources (MEHR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), Maritime Police Unit (PMU), AG’s office, Department of Marine Division from the Ministry of Information Communication Transport (MICT), and the Oceanic Fisheries Division (OFD) of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (OFD).
The three-day workshop focused on stakeholder consultations, raising awareness and initiating discussions that would inform the development and implementation of a national crew labour policy and legal framework in accordance with the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Harmonized Minimum Terms and Conditions (HMTCs) and the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Conservation and Management Measures (CMM) 2024-04 on Labour standards.
The Oceanic Fisheries Division (OFD) on behalf of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) extends its gratitude to the FFA and the ILO for supporting this workshop, which is important for future safety and fair treatment of crews on fishing vessels.
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Kiribati Ministries Discuss Future Fisheries Port and Shipyard Development

A productive bilateral discussion was held today, 25 February 2026 at Ocean Family Restaurant, Bairiki, between the Senior Officials of the #Ministry of Information, Communications and Transport and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources on integrated maritime and fisheries infrastructure development for Kiribati. Discussions centred on key areas of intersection between the two ministries, including the coordinated implementation of multi-purpose ports, the development of shipyard facilities for vessel maintenance and repair, and the acceleration of dredging activities to support future port expansion, channel development, and land reclamation projects. Additional topics included strengthening national marine surveillance capacities for fishing vessels, enhancing sea safety and fisheries management, and improving data integration and information sharing on LiDAR datasets, marine spatial planning (MSP), bathymetry, and related technical areas.
Both ministries agreed to strengthen collaboration through continued engagements, the establishment of joint task forces, and the development of clear coordination and implementation plans moving forward. The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) extends its appreciation to Secretary Mitateti and his team for their support and commitment to working together toward the shared vision of accelerating maritime infrastructure development and positioning Kiribati as a key fisheries port and hub in the region.
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