Written by MFOR Media on 23 October 2025.
The Delegation from the US Embassy and Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) - US development entity, today, 23rd October 2025, met with MFOR team to discuss areas of possible mutual cooperation, at the MFOR Headquarters in Bairiki, Tarawa. The US administration has recently approved the MCC Kiribati Threshold program valued at US$29 million to go ahead again with new interests to contribute to the country’s priority of developing Kiritimati Island as new development hub. Several ideas and suggestions were exchanged between the two delegations with a view to enhance MFOR and Kiribati’s better engagement in the implementation and roll-out of this MCC Kiribati Threshold program in the future. It is very encouraging to learn that the US through MCC is shifting their focus and attention on supporting the key development needs of Big Ocean States like Kiribati. The Government of Kiribati, through the MFOR acknowledges the delegation from the US Embassy and the MCC for the generous assistance and support to the people of Kiribati through this Kiribati Threshold program.
Written by MFOR Media on 22 October 2025.
The journey of a mutual collaboration between the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR), Republic of Kiribati begins today, 22nd October 2025, with the arrival of Dr Eom Myung-Chul, the Resident Representative of MOF ODA Office in Tarawa, Kiribati. Dr EoM will establish their MOF ODA Office in Kiribati to supervise and oversee the implementation of two infrastructure projects namely, the Bairiki Wharf upgrading project and the establishment of a new Fisheries Training Centre project in Tanaea. The Republic of Korea through their ODA program will provide funding and engineering assistance while the Republic of Kiribati will provide office space and facilitate all permitting requirements to ensure these two critical projects run smoothly. These two projects will provide more employment, improved services for fishermen and island ferries and generate more opportunities for the local economy in Kiribati. The Government of Kiribati, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources acknowledges the people and Government of the Republic of Korea for their generous assistance to Kiribati, through these cooperation projects.
"Following successful missions to Abaiang and Tamana, the Kiribati Marine Spatial Planning Coordinating Committee (KMSPCC) team conducted its third island visit to Onotoa, from 14 to 21 of October. The Committee comprises officials from the Attorney General’s office, Tourism Authority of Kiribati, Environment and Conservation Division, Culture and Museum Division, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources. During the mission, the team held full council meetings, school visits, and village consultations across Onotoa island to introduce marine spatial planning and hear directly from local communities on how they wish to use and protect their marine space, including key fishing grounds, cultural sites and conservation zones. The team gratefully acknowledged the support of the Onotoa Mayor, the MFOR Administration, Committee members and the World Bank through the PROP project in making this mission a success."
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