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The Ministry is principally charged with a key role to achieve a sustainable and vibrant economy for the people of Kiribati through the development of fisheries and marine resources and where it is recognized to take a lead role in the implementation of the objectives of the current Kiribati Development Plan. While the Ministry has encountered many challenges in the implementation of the plan, it has been able to make some major achievements and embark on milestones which further warrant for changes to follow and which are now embraced at the forefront of the Ministry’s mission and vision

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April 09, 2025
News 62 MFOR Media

Hon. Minister Tiwau Welcomes New Purse Seine Vessel, Maribo 61

Kiribati is moving forward to realize her vision of becoming a fishing nation in the Blue Pacific Continent. Today, the Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau and his MFOR team, paid a visit to a brand-new purse seine vessel named, Maribo 61. This vessel was…
April 09, 2025
News 45 MFOR Media

SPC-Supported Workshop Boosts Fisheries Monitoring in Kiribati

The team from Coastal Fisheries Division (CFD) has now gained more skills in fisheries monitoring methods and community engagement after attending a week-long regional workshop in Vanuatu. This training will help CFD carry out their work more effectively, as…
April 09, 2025
News 38 MFOR Media

MFOR and EU Support Maiana’s Marine Hatchery Development

The team from the MFOR together with their consultant, were on mission in Maiana to renovate and upgrade the existing mini hatchery. The hatchery is a very complex facility aimed at spawning marine species under a controlled environment with the objective of…
April 03, 2025
News 97 MFOR Media

Sea Cucumber License Applications Now Open!

For your information, the Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources (MFOR) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Sea Cucumber license. Applications can be submitted through Te Tobwaan Te Mari System at the following link:…

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Tel: +686 75021099 or +686 75021075

Email: info@mfmrd.gov.ki

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