The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) is moving closer to ensuring safer seafood for all. On 11 March 2026, a handover ceremony was held at the Coastal Fisheries Office in Ambo, where representatives from the World Bank and the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP) officially handed over a laboratory vehicle, electronic equipment, and stationery items to the new Seafood Toxicology Laboratory Division (STLD). These resources will boost staff mobility and workflow efficiency as the lab moves toward full operation. Ultimately, this means that the people can be assured that threats like seafood poisoning and product contamination can now be systematically and effectively addressed by a dedicated team with the right tools. MFOR sincerely acknowledges the World Bank and PROP for their continued support to the STLD team.