Written by MFOR Media on 07 January 2025.
Fishing is much more than a simple activity as it is a way of life, vital source of sustainance and also support the economic well-being. Boats and engine for a better life and livelihood was one of the Government MFOR support to people of Kiribati. A total of 19 boats and engines was handed over last Saturday, 14 December, 2024 to communities of North Tarawa to improve their life . Honourable Minister Ribanataake and Mayor Francis sealed the hand over of these boat and engine parcels last Saturday at Ambo. This hand over ceremony was witnessed by MPs from North Tarawa, Island Council Clerk and staff of MFOR. The Mayor Francis acknowledged the Government for the generous offer and commit to maintain these assets for a better livelihood of the communities of North Tarawa.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Prefabricated Office of the Coastal Fisheries Division, MFOR was undertaken today at Ambo by an elder of Tarawa. This new Prefab building will house the staff of Coastal Fisheries Division before clearing of the main site for the MFOR Building Complex. Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau thanked the elder for his rituals and blessings and acknowledged MFAT NZ for their financial assistance,.the.contractor and key Ministries who have supported the preparation of this project. This ceremony was witnessed by Secretary Dr Farran from MISE, his team and staff of MFOR.
Kiritimati Island community will enjoy a new and modern fish market,.owned and operated by CPPL in full support of the Government Ministries namely Ministry of Line and Phoenix Island Development (MLPID) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR). This plan was today cemented by the signing.of a joint MoU between Secreraty Natario of MLPID, Secretary Riibeta of MFOR and CEO Temarewe of CEO at Parliament, Ambo. The signing was witnessed by their Senior Officers with the exchange of this MoU. The MoU acknowledges the Korean Overseas Fishing Associate (KOFA), CPPL, MPLID and MFOR who provided funding support for this new fish market project.
Written by MFOR Media on 03 January 2025.
The post-harvest training on seaweed products such as ice cream and jam with pawpaw, along with the processes for making tuna jerky and samosa, was conducted by Fisheries Officers for the women's group known as Nei Mom Uprising. This training was considered important as it helps improve their value-adding skills for household needs and business purposes. The one-day training took place on November 30th, 2024, at the RAK Centre in Antebuka. For more information about the recipes for these products, contact the Coastal Fisheries Division (CFD) in Ambo at 75021525. Great appreciation goes to the World Bank through the PROP project for its support of this training.
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