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News updates from the Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development.

Leave NO pending task

“Leave no pending task, just do it” and “You should know what in your store for you, to determine where you should go next”, were two key messages conveyed by Chairman Kautoa Tonganibeia and Secretary Riibeta Abeta in their remarks for the MFMRD Division Performance Assessment for 2024, held today at the Tienarere maneaba in Bairiki.
All 6 Divisions of the MFMRD were successfully reviewed and assessed for their half-yearly performance and key highlights in today’s event. The assessment is an opportunity to listen to each other, learn from each other and empower each other, as civil servants, and as one family of the MFMRD.
Secretary to Public Service Office Ms Ritite Tekiau awarded the Best performed division, Best innovative solution and Best dressed staff (male and women) at the successful closure of today’s event.
The team acknowledged all judges, directors and all esteemed staff of the MFMRD for their efforts and performance during this half year 2024.
The Minister and Secretary wishes all staff, a happy 45th Independence celebration.
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The major clean-up has been completed

Have you been to Te Ananau causeway lately? Collaborative efforts are in progress there. The major cleanup has been completed. Now, the next phase of this activity, which is landscaping, will begin after Independence Day. So, joining hands together is always welcome

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5th Clean-up campaign

The MFMRD staff successfully carried out the 5th Clean-up Campaign on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, replacing their usual weekly sporting event. Following previous cleanups from Tanobakoa Cleanup Campaign, our MFMRD team are making really good progress and making a significant difference in its appearance. Huge thanks to all the staff for their enthusiastic participation and hard work. Your efforts are truly making a positive impact, and the changes in the area are already taking shape. Let's continue this momentum and strive for an even cleaner and more beautiful environment in the future. Your commitment is greatly appreciated! We extend our gratitude also to all our stakeholders for their continuing support in our previous cleanups as the area is taking a new look. Join us again in the next cleanup.
Kam bati n Rabwa.
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Head of Fisheries Meeting held at the Pacific-Community-SPC

A 5 day (22-26 April 2024) Head of Fisheries Meeting held at the Pacific-Community-SPC headquarter in Noumea, provide a platform for all Heads of Fisheries from it 22 PICT members to discuss relevant topics of regional interests and also provides oversight of all SPC's work in the field of fisheries and aquaculture.
Kiribati also have the opportunity to present its first ever study carried out in the gender lens on Gender assessment in coastal fisheries and aquaculture key findings to SPC and member countries . This study was co-presented with Margaret Fox, Advisor for GESI in Fisheries.
 

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION

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