E tia te Tautaeka ni Kiribati rinanon te Botaki ni mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoa Korakora ni kaea te B’ab’aro iaon te ‘Transitioning to Solar Energy in the Pacific Islands’ are e karaoaki inanon 24-25 ni Maati 2026 n te Grand Pacific Hotel, i Suva Biiti. 

E rabwatanaki te Botaki ni Mwakuri iroun te Bonomwi n Tarekita ibukin te Energy Planning Department, Mr. Thomas Tebateki Taoaba, ike ea rabwatana naba iai te Kiribati Sustainable Energy Association mai imwin karaoan te kakao mai iroun te Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.

Aio ai tibwa ana moantai ni babaro te ‘Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands’ (SEIAPI) ae kaainaki irouia aban nako Tebetebeke tabeua, ao ni buotokaki irouia rabwata aika a kakaokoro, n aroia Private Companies, Investors, Regional Organization ao Partners ni katobibia tebetebeke, ni ikotaki ma Nutiran ao Aotiteria.

Te Babaro aio e bootia Tautaeka nako ma Botaki ni Karikirake ni ikotaki ma rabwata ni ibuobuoki ake a teimatoa n anga te mwane ni buoka ao ni ibuobuoki, ike ea reke iai aia tai ni tibwauai iango ma mwakuri ni kataneiai iaon kawai ike ena kona n rikirake riki kabongakin te Iti are e karakeaki man Korakoran taai n tebetebeke.

Aikai tabeua kanoan te bwabwaro aio

• Tuua man Kanibaire ibukin karikirakean riki waaki ni kaineti ma kabongakin te korakora man Otan Taai n aron te Raitienti, Boona, ao ai kainibare aika a mano nakon kabonganakin te itera aio.
• Kanganga ake a kaitara ma ngaai, n aron karekean te Mwane, bao ibukin karokoan bwai ni mwakuri, ao ai te mwakuri n taabo ake a tionako.
• Kaungakia aine bwa ana kona ni karekea te rabakau ao ni kona n riki ngaia bwa taan karaira aron te waaki inanon te Solar Energy.
• Kakorakorakin te ikarekebai ma te irairao imarenaia rabwata ma botaki ni mwakuri aikai ni kabuta tebetebeke.

Irarikin anne ao te babaro aio e noraki iai, bwa a bon rangi ni mwaiti Private Sectors aika a bane n tibwatibwa inanon te tai anne, ike a katerei iai iango aika a boou ma katoto iaon karikirake aika a tamaroa n te aono.

Kaean te Bwabwaro aio, e kaotia bwa Kiribati e rangi ni kainanoa te itera aio, ao ni kan mwakuri ni ibuobuoki ma aba aika irarikira aikai, ni ikotaki ma te rabwata ae te SEIAPI.

Te Botaki ni Mwakuri e iangoia man kataratara bwa ena kabonganai baike a reiakinaki n te tai aio ni boutoka aron te itiaki, te korakora are e teimatoa ibukin Kiribati ningabong.

Engae n anne ao PUB ngaia naba temanna kain te bwabwaro aio are e rabwatanaki iroun te Renewable Energy Manager Tenikoria Katauea.

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The Government of Kiribati, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, attended the “Transitioning to Solar Energy in the Pacific Islands” Conference. It was held from 24–25 March 2026 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji.

The Ministry was represented by Mr. Thomas Tebateki Taoaba, Acting Director of the Energy Planning Division. He attended on behalf of the Ministry and also represented the Kiribati Sustainable Energy Association (KSEA) after being invited by PCREEE.

This was the first regional conference of its kind. It was organised by SEIAPI and supported by many groups, including private companies, investors, regional organisations, and partners from across the Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia.

The conference brought together government officials, businesses, investors, and partners to share ideas and practical ways to increase the use of solar energy in the Pacific.

Main topics discussed included:

• Policies and rules for developing solar energy, such as licensing, pricing, and standards 
• Challenges faced by solar companies, including funding, logistics, and working in remote islands 
• Encouraging more women to join the solar energy sector through skills and leadership opportunities 
• Strengthening cooperation and partnerships across the region 

The conference also showed strong involvement from private companies, highlighting new ideas and successful solar projects in the Pacific.

Attending this conference shows Kiribati’s commitment to renewable energy and working together with regional partners.

The Ministry plans to use what was learned to support a cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable energy future for Kiribati.

The Ministry also recognised the participation of the Public Utility Board (PUB), represented by Mr. Tenikoria Katauea, Renewable Energy Manager

Minister Officially Signs Renewable Energy (RE) Regulation

The Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE), Hon. Tekeeua Tarati, officially signed the Renewable Energy (RE) Regulation on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, marking an important milestone in strengthening the governance of the energy sector in Kiribati

The signing of this regulation is also one of the key achievements under the Government’s 100-Day Priority Program, demonstrating MISE’s commitment to improving policies and regulations that support sustainable energy development in the country.

This achievement reflects the continued efforts of MISE, through its Energy Planning Department, to strengthen the regulatory framework for renewable energy projects. The regulation will ensure that renewable energy systems are developed, installed, and operated in a safe, reliable, and well-regulated manner.

The Renewable Energy Regulation provides clear guidance for the development and management of renewable energy systems, particularly solar energy projects, which continue to expand across Kiribati.

Key provisions included in the Renewable Energy Regulation focus on compliance and registration requirements to ensure proper management and oversight of renewable energy activities. These include:

• Mandatory registration and permitting/licensing for all renewable energy projects before development and operation
• Registration and licensing requirements for solar contractors and installers to ensure qualified service providers
• Compliance obligations for renewable energy systems to meet approved technical and safety standards
• Regular inspection and monitoring of renewable energy installations to verify compliance with established safety and quality requirements

Through these compliance and registration measures, the regulation aims to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve technical standards, and support the sustainable development of renewable energy in Kiribati.

MISE acknowledges the support and collaboration of stakeholders and development partners who contributed to the development of this regulation, including POIDIER, SEIAPI, and STREP through its Technical Advisor.

The Ministry looks forward to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure effective implementation for the benefit of the people of Kiribati

The MISE team participated in a five-day workshop from 16 to 20 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji. The workshop facilitated collaboration among Pacific Island countries to implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement.

Participants learned how to track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, report climate actions, and monitor progress on their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This helps ensure that projects are measured properly and enables countries to access climate funding from donors.

The MISE team now has a better understanding of how to collect climate data, report it clearly, and utilize it to inform more effective climate policies.

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A tia ana tiim te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoa Korakora n ira buakon te bwabwaro ni kataneiai are e karaoaki inanon 4 te bong maan i Nadi, Biiti, 

Te Babaro ni kataneiai aio e rangi ni ibuobuoki ni botia aban nako tebetebeke bwa ana kona ni uaia ni ikarekebai ke ni mwakuri n tii teuana ni kakioa nanon EFT ke te Enhanced Transparency Frameworks iaan te boraraoi ae e kinaki ae te Paris Agreement.

E teretere naba bwa koraki ake a ira te waaki aio a reiakinna bwa ana kona n ata mwaitin te kaeti are inanon te green house bwa iraua are e teimatoa ni kaotinakoaki nakon te eea inanon karaoan te mwakuri ni irekereke ma te Energy, Bao ni Mwamwananga ao ai mwakuri ni Kateitei.

A reiakina naba te Reporting climate actions ke aron karaoan te ribooti iaon baike a riki ni kaineti ma bibitakin kanoan bong.

A karekea naba reiakinan kabonganakin te data iaon te Nationally Determined Contribution NDCs, n te aro bwa ana kona n ataia raoi bwa abaia e ira te kainibaire ibukin bibitaki kanoan bong ao ni kona ni karokoia n te kouru ke te takete.

E oti naba aron kakawakin kabonganakin data ibukin ribooti aikai bwa ena kona ni karekei mwaane ni buoka ibukin bibitaki kanoan boong mai irouia taan ibuobuoki.

Te tiim n te tai aio, mai imwin iran te bwabwaro n angareirei aio, a karekea riki te rabakau ae bubura iaon aron karekean mwakurian te data iaon bibitakin kanoan boong, ni ikotaki ma aron ribooti aika a itiaki ake ana kabonganaki ibukin karikirakean riki te kainibaire iaon kakanga man bibitakin kanoan boong.

A training workshop on Environmental and Social (E&S) Safeguards, organized by KSFU, supported by the World Bank, was recently held in Kiritimati. The workshop brought together officers from government ministries and project teams working on projects funded by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

The training covered important topics such as Environmental and Social Screening before projects begin, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) for handling community complaints, monitoring during construction, and procedures for managing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) incidents.

The workshop helped participants understand the importance of considering environmental and social impacts when planning infrastructure projects, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like Kiritimati.

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E tia ni Karaoaki te Babaro ni kataneiai iaon te Environmental and Social Safeguard are e barongaki man te KFSU, ao ni boutokaki iroun ana Bangke ni Karikirake nte Aonnaba ke te World Bank iaon te Abamwakoro ae Kiritimati, ae teuana te wiiki manna.

E kainaki irouia Aobitia man ana Botaki ni Mwakuri nako te Tautaeka are teuana mai ibuakona bon te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoa Korakora, ao ai n raonaki irouia tabeua Botaki ni Karikirake ake a bane ni mwanenaki man te World Bank ao te Asian Development Bank.

Te angareirei aio e mwaiti baika a reiakinna ao ni karekei aobitia man te MISE ake a ira te waaki ni babaro aio, ao aikai tabeua ake a karekei inanon te tai anne are a noria bwa e rangi ni ibuobuoki nakon ana waaki ni karikirake te Botaki ni Mwakuri. 

Te Environmental and Social Screening, aron mwakurian tuoan te tabo are ena karaoaki iai te mwakuri ma aron nora ao tuokin kanganga aika ana kona n rotaki iai te botannaomata imwain karaoan te mwakuri, te Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) te tititem are e na kona ni kabonganaki ibukin tangitangia te botannaomata ni kaineti ma te karikirake are e na karaoaki. Te Enviromental Social Monitoring during Construction, e rangi ni kakawaki ba ena karaoaki te tutuo inanon tain karaoan te mwakuri bwa ena iri kainibaire iaon tuan te Oo tabwanin ao mauria ao mwengaraoia te Botannaomata man te Mwakuri ni Karikirake, procedures for managing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) incidents, Ke karaoan tuua aika ana kona n iraki irouia taan mwakuri ni kamanoia te botannaomata.

Te b’ab’aro ni kataneiai aio, e bon rangi ni bati ana ibuobuoki are a kona ni matata iai aron kakawakin ao bonganan kamanoan baike ana rotaki inanon tain te mwakuri ni ikotaki ma  mauria botannaomata imwain karaoan te karikirake. Ai moarara riki nakon aba aika a kai rotaki n aron te katoto teuana Kiritimati.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) successfully conducted a Directors and Project Managers (PMs) Capacity Building and Team Building Retreat from 13–15 March 2026 at Midland Tabuki Resort, in North Tarawa. 

The retreat brought together MISE Administration, Directors, Project Managers, and key officials as part of the Ministry’s ongoing effort to strengthen leadership and management capacity within the organization. The main objective was to align MISE projects to streamline communication, promote continuous improvement, and increase efficiency in delivering the Ministry’s projects and services.

The retreat opened with guidance and direction from the Secretary of MISE, highlighting the importance of strong leadership, clear communication, and accountability in implementing infrastructure and energy initiatives.

Over the three days, participants engaged in open and active discussions on key areas including strategic thinking and leadership, decision-making protocols, project and contract management, communication and stakeholder engagement, and team building and collaboration. The sessions provided an opportunity for participants to share experiences, reflect on lessons learned from MISE projects, and explore practical ways to strengthen coordination. 

The retreat concluded successfully with a shared commitment to strengthening leadership, improving collaboration, and enhancing communication across the Ministry, supporting more effective and efficient delivery of infrastructure and energy services for Kiribati.

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A tia ana Tarekeitati (Directors) n raonaki irouia Manatian te Karikirake (Project Manager) ma raoia tabeman Aobitia man te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoan Korakora (MISE) ni karaoa aia retreat ae teniua te bong manna are e moa man13-15 ni Maati, 2026.

E karaoaki te Retreat aio n te Midland Tabuki Resort i Tarawaieta, are e boboto iaon karikirakean ana atatai ma rabakaun te tia Kairirki ni ikotaki ma karikirakean aroia n reitaki inanon tain te Mwakuri, bwa ena katamaroa riki karaoan te mwakuri are e oioi iaon ana karikirake te Botaki ni Mwakuri aio, ni ikotaki ma oin tibwangan te botaki ni Mwakuri,

E kaukaki te retreat aio iroun te Tia Koroboki Dr Farran Redfern ike ea kaota iai aron kakawakin te kairiri ma aron te reitaki ae tamaroa, ao ai aron kakawaki tibwangan temanna ma temanna bwa ena iai te rikirake iai, ao te tamaroa inanon mwakuri ake e karaoi ibukin te botaki ni Mwakuri ni ikotaki ma Karikirake ake a tararuaki iaan te MISE.

Inanon teniua te bong n retreat aio, membwa ake a bane n iri a tia ni karaoa aron te maroro, te tibwatibwa, te titiraki ao ni karaoaia tabeia tabeua ni kaineti ma kanoan te retreat aio, are e boboto iaon Kataratara aika a tamaroa ma aro ni kairiri (Strategic thinking and Leadership), bwa ana kona raoi ni karaoii tibwangaia, ana kanga ni mwakuria ke n tararua te mwakuri, ni ikotaki ma aroia n reitaki ma rabwata ake a ikarekebai ni mwakuri ma ngaia, ao ai kakorakorakin riki te mwakuri n reitaki inanon tibwangan te Botaki ni Mwakuri are e a tia n onimakinaki iai.

E reke naba aia tai n tibwatibwa inanon te tai anne ni kaineti ma baike a tia ni karaoia, ao n nori ao n reiakin ni kaineti ma aron ana karikirake te MISE inanon tai aika a tia n nako, ao ni kakai anga aika ana kona riki ni karikirakea te uaia ni ikarekebai ni mwakuri ke te Teamworks iaon ana karikirake te Botaki ni Mwakuri. 

Te kantaninga mai imwin te retreat aio, ao ena rangi ni korakora riki ke n rababa riki ootaia ake a bane n ira te waaki ni maroro aio, ike ana kona ni kabonganai ao tibwauai rabakauia nakon tibwangaia ma aia mwakuri aika a kakaokoro, bwa ena rikirake riki te Tamaroa nako iai, ni kaineti ma karikirake ake a bane ni mena iaan te MISE.

Handover of Household Solar Kits Supports Energy Access in Kiribati

The Government of Kiribati, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, has received a donation of household solar kits supported by the Chinese Embassy in Kiribati and partners from Guangdong Province, China.

Speaking at the ceremony, Hon Tekeeua Tarati, Minister for Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, expressed sincere appreciation to the Chinese Embassy and the people of Guangdong Province for their generous support and cooperation in making this initiative possible.

The solar kits will benefit families across Kiribati, particularly in remote and outer island communities where access to reliable electricity is limited. The systems will provide improved lighting for homes, support children’s learning, and assist with daily household activities.

This initiative contributes to Kiribati’s efforts to expand access to clean and renewable energy while improving the quality of life for communities across the islands.

The ceremony concluded with a small feast.

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Te tautaeka ni Kiribati, rinanon ana Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoan Korakora, e tia ni butimwaea te bwain tangira taura Solar ibukin auti ni maeka, are e boutokaki mai iroun Tiaina i Kiribati are e ikarekebai iai ma ana buoka mai Tiaina man kawan China ae Guangdong Province.

E maroro te Minita n tain te bukamaru Hon Tekeeua Tarati, ni kakaitau nakon te Chinese Embassy ao te Botannaomata iaon Guangdong Province ibukin aia anganano ae korakora are ea koro nanona n te tai aio.

Te Tiora aikai e na rangi ni korakora iai ana mabiao natin Kiribati ni Kabane, moarara riki aba ake a teimatoa n raroanako aika itinanikun Tarawa, ke a mena i Buki, n tabo ake a tuai roko iai te iti. Bwain tangira aikai e karikirakei riki oota man mwengaa, ao ni boutokai aia kamatebwai ataei, ao ni kona riki ni ibuobuoki ibukin ana waaki te mwenga teuana ma teuana, inanon te komuniti ke aba ake a kainanoaki iai.

Aikai waaki ake a rangi ni ibuobuoki nakon Kiribati bwa ena kona riki ni karababa aron karekean ao kabonganakin te iti are e karekeaki, ae e itiaki man korakoran otan taai bwa ena kona ni karikirakea riki te mwengaraoi nakoia te bontannaomata.

Aio naba ai bon te kanimaua n tai are e anga Tiaina bwa ana bwai ni ibuobuoki nakoia te nati ni Kiribati ni kabutaa.

E kainaki te angabwain tangira aio n te amwarake ni kukurei n te bong naba anne.

Post 08-Minister-Trip/2026

MISE,

Betio

Tarawa. 

400,000 te Riita ao Tabeua riki Bwain tangira nakon Banaba.

Te Minita HM Tekeeua Tarati, e karaoa mwanangana nako Banaba n 19 nakon 23 n Tianuare iaon baona  Australia Defence Vessel Reliant. Mwanangana aio bon kanaoan ana kakao te Australian High Commissioner nakon Kiribati are ena ibuobuoki naba iai ni karokoi buoka aika a kakawaki nakon teuana aban Kiribati ae e raroanako man tionako.

Te mwananga aio e kanakoa 400,000 Litre te ran ao bwaai aika a rangi ni kakawaki nakoia te nati ni Banaba ake a buokaki katauraoaia, ao karekeaia man te Kiribati Humanitarian Warehouse ni ikotaki ma Bwain-Aoraki Tabeua mai iroun ADV Reliant, n raonaki ma nnen te ran ke water container, bwain n reirei (School Supplies), ao tabeua riki aika a rangi ni kakawaki ibukin te nati ni Banaba.

E reke ana tai te Minita Hon- Teekeua Tarati n tibwauai buoka aikai nakon reirei, ao nakoia naba te Botannaomata iaon Banaba. Te Buoka aio e bon rangi ni korakora bonganana ibukina bwa Banaba bon te aba ae raroa, ao ni uarereke karekean te ran iaona, te ran ae e karokoaki aio e bon ibuobuoki nakoia te Botannaomata ao riki kauarerekean riki ana mwakuri te Miitin n Ono ran n te tai ae uarereke, are e kabongana Banaba ngkai ibukin Onikan taari nakon te Maam, ke te ran ae e itiaki ibukin te nimaki.

E anga ana kakaitau te Tautaeka nakoia Kautabona ni kabane, ake a tia n anga ke ni ibuobuoki nakon te mwananga aio bwa e koro nanona ao e na rangi ni manena n te tai aio, ai moarara riki te Australian High Commission iaon Tarawa. Aia boutoka e rangi ni ibuobuoki ni karikirakea riki te maeuraoi nakoia te Nati ni Banaba.

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The Honourable Minister for Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (HMISE) travelled to Banaba from 19–23 January on board ADV Reliant. The visit was at the invitation of the Australian High Commissioner to Kiribati and was to help deliver important aid to one of Kiribati’s most remote communities.

The trip delivered 400,000 litres of water and important supplies to Banaba. These came from the Kiribati Humanitarian Warehouse, with extra medical supplies from ADV Reliant. The items included water containers, school supplies, relief items, and medical supplies.

The Minister gave the supplies directly to the schools and the people of Banaba. This help was very important because Banaba is far away and has limited water. The water delivery helped the community and reduced pressure on the island’s desalination plant for a short time.

The Government of Kiribati says thank you to all partners and donors who helped make this trip possible, especially the Australian High Commission in Tarawa. Their support has greatly helped and improved the lives of the people of Banaba.

Uoua bongin te reirei, are e karaoaki ni bongin te namwakaina ae Tianuare 28-29 n te ririki aio, are e takennaki iai bwa ena buokiia te koraki bwa ana matata raoi, ao ni ira te kainibaire iaon tuan te kateitei ke te National Building Code. 

Te reirei aio e barongaki man te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoa Korakora (MISE), ni ikotaki ma te Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT), are e waakinaki man te aoa 10:00am n te Moaningabong ni karokoa te aoa 1:00 pm n te bwakanatai, are e boo n ana Uma ni Kataneaia te Plumbing KIT, ao mani kairaki iroun Mark Ellery man te SPC, 

E boutokaki  te angareirei aio man South Tarawa Sanitation Project, ao man mwanenaki man ana Bangke te Aonnaba(WB), ao man te Water Scarcity Project are e boutokaki man te SPC. 

Te kouru ma te kantaninga ae kakawaki n te anga reirei aio, bon reiakinaia aomata aron karaoan ke mwakurian te Roki.

E bon riaon 20 te koraki ake a ira te reirei ni kataneiai aio, man te Botaki n Reirei ae te Kiribati Institutes Technology, te MISE, STSP, te Public Utilities Board (PUB), ao ai tabeman man te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Enuaromenta, Aaba ao Karikirakean te Ununiki (MELAD). E oti naba bwa te Koraki ake a bane ni kaea te reirei aio, a bane ni ikarekebai ni mwakuri ibukin uarokoan mwakurian te roki, ao karikirakean naba te itiaki I Kiribati.

Irarikin anne ao te burokuraem aio bon aua mwakorona n aron te PLUMBING, ao te Sewage Treatment, te septic tanks, te Pit toilets, ao ai aron kanganga ke Aoraki man te kanare. Te reirei naba aio e botii uoua kantaninga bwa iaon te mwakuri are a bon kabongana baia ni karaoan te mwakuri ao ai mwakuri n kataneia n rabakauia ake a karei bwa a rangi ni mwatai n akea aia kanganga nakon karaoan te Roki, ao n ira nanon te tua are e tia ni kateaki ibukin te kateitei 2025..

Inanon te angareirei ao e kabwarabwaraki aekakin tein Roki ma kanare aika a kakaokoro n te aro bwa ana bane n ataia ao ni matata nakoia ni kabane bwa bukin tera e rangi ni kakawaki kainibaire inanon tuan te Kateitei. E oioi iaon te tua DF7 ibukin te kateitei n taabo aika a maekanaki ao te onono nakon te tua ae DF6/NF6 are e boboto iaon te mwenga ao Aobiti ke tabo aika a bubura.

Te Burokuraem aio bon aua mwakorona n aron te PLUMBING, ao te Sewage Treatment, te septic tanks, te Pit toilets, ao ai aron kanganga ke Aoraki man te kanare, te reirei naba aio e botii uoua kantaninga bwa iaon te mwakuri are a bon kabongana baia ni karaoan te mwakuri ao ai mwakuri n kataneia n rabakauia ake a karei bwa a rangi ni mwatai n akea aia kanganga nakon karaoan te Roki ao n ira nanon te tua are e tia ni kateaki ibukin te kateitei 2025..

E ngae n anne, te reirei aio bon te moan mwaneka ae kakawaki nakoia taan mwakuri, bwa ana kona n taraia raoi bwa te tua ae National Building Code ke te tua ni Kateitei 2025 e na kabongaki ni kawaina n te aro bwa  ena kona ni kakorakora riki aron mwakurian te roki, bwa ena Tamaroa riki ni kabuta Kiribati.

A two-day training aimed at strengthening understanding and compliance with Kiribati’s updated National Building Code was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) and the Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT) on 28–29 January 2026.

Held from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Plumbing Training Centre of KIT, the training was supported by the World Bank–funded South Tarawa Sanitation Project (STSP) and the SPC-supported Water Scarcity Project. Its primary objective was to improve awareness and practical application of the “Sanitary Disposal” requirements for both residential and commercial buildings under the recently approved 2025 revision of the National Building Code (NBC) of Kiribati.

More than 20 participants attended the sessions, representing KIT, MISE, STSP, the Public Utilities Board (PUB), and the Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Agricultural Development (MELAD). The training was delivered by Mark Ellery from SPC. This diverse participation reflected a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach to strengthening sanitation standards and improving public health outcomes in Kiribati.

The training focused on explaining the principles behind various sanitation technologies, enabling practitioners to better understand the rationale for the clauses included in the revised building code. Particular attention was given to DF7: Sanitary Disposal clauses for residential premises, as well as updates to the DF6/NF6: Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage clauses applicable to both residential and commercial buildings.

The program was delivered through four main sessions covering the principles of plumbing and sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, pit toilets, and faecal exposure risks. By grounding regulatory requirements in practical and scientific principles, the training aimed to equip practitioners with the knowledge needed to ensure safer sanitation systems and improved compliance with national standards.

The initiative marks an important step toward the effective implementation of the National Building Code (2025) and the strengthening of sanitation practices across Kiribati.

Karaoan te Maroro iaon Abemama ibukin karaoan te kawai 2026.

E tia te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoan Korakora ni karaoa ana maroro ae aua (4) te bong manna iaon Abemama, are e waaki man te Moanibong 19/01/2026 nakon Kabong 22/01/2026.

E raonaki te tiim aio iroun ana aobitia temanna te MELAD ke Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Enuaromenta, Aaba ao Karikirakean te Ununiki (MELAD) ni mwananga are tabe ibukin Enuaromenta(MELAD-ECD) ibukin boutokaan te kaongora n irekereke ma kanoan te kamatebwai ke EIA report.

A karaoa aia maroro kain te Tiim aio, ni Kaawan nako Abemama are e moa man, Kabangaki, Manoku, Tebanga Maiaki, ao Tebanga Meang, Bangotan Te Kabwaia, Kariatebike, Reina, Baretoa, Kareken te Kabwaia, Tekatirirake, Tanimainiku, ao ai Tabiang Maiaki ao Tabiang Meang.

Te maroro aio ena rangi ni ibuobuoki nakoia Komuniti ni karekean

1. Te ataibwai riki kanoan te iango ma te kataratara ibukin karaoan kawaia.
2. Aia titiraki ao n tibwatibwa aron aia tabeaianga n irekereke ma te karikirake
3. Bwa ena matata naba nakoia aron mwakurian te karikirake aio bwa e mano n akea te kanganga ae ena karikia nakoia te Botannaomata.

E rangi ni Kukurei nanon te Botaki ni Mwakuri n norakin te boutoka ao n teimatoan te roko inanon tain te kaongora irouia kain Abemama. Maroro ma Kaeka ake a tibwaki inanon tain te maroro e kaota aron korakoran te nano ma te boutoka ibukin karikirakean ao kamanoan te kawai iaon Abemama.

E tabeka bwanana ni kakaitau MISE, nakon te Kautira n Abemama, Tia Babaire ni Kaawa nako, Rabwata ma Komuniti, ake a bane n anga baia ni boutoka te maroro aio, e tokabeti bwa e tokanikai te kaongora aio irouia kain Abemama bwa ea tia arona ngkai.

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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) is pleased to share that our team completed a community consultation visit to Abemama Island from 19–22 January 2026, as part of the Ministry’s preparations for the Abemama Road Upgrading Project.

This visit was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Agricultural Development (MELAD) to support the environmental license approval process for the project.

Consultations were conducted with communities in the following villages:

• Kabangaki
• Manoku
• Tebanga Maiaki & Tebanga Meang
• Bangotan Te Kabwaia
• Kariatebike
• Reina
• Baretoa
• Kareken te Kabwaia
• Tekatirirake
• Tanimainiku
• Tabiang Maiaki & Tabiang Meang

These consultations gave community members the opportunity to:

• learn more about the road upgrading plans
• ask questions and share concerns
• understand how the project will be implemented safely and responsibly

MISE is grateful for the warm support and active participation of the people of Abemama. The feedback shared shows strong community interest and support for improved and safer road transport on the island.

MISE sincerely acknowledges the support of the Abemama Island Council, village leaders, and community members who contributed to the consultations

Post 3 Energy 21/01/2026.

Teuana mai buakon oin taben te Botaki ni Mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao kateimatoan korakora, bon tararuan te iti, imwain kamaiuakina bwa ena mano man kanganga.

N te bong aio 21/01/2026, ao e mwananga temanna ae e onimakinaki man te Energy Planning Department ni karaoa tabena ibukin tuoakin te iti imwain karokoana n te mwenga teuana iaon Eita, Tarawa, ao e noraki ao ni kakoauaki bwa taan mwakuria te iti aio, bon te Contractor, ake a bane n tia n reke ke ni iai aia licenses, ibukin mwakurian te iti, katomakina bwa ana mano wire ake a kabonganaki, ao a mwaiti riki.

Iai tabeua kanganga ake a noraki inanon te tutuo aio, are e kaineti ma wire ake a kabonganaki inanon te meter box are ngaia oin te iti inanon te mwenga aio are e katitiki man te Baokin te Iti bwa iai aika ana oneaki mai iai. 

Ma irarikin anne, ao e tuai kona ni kabongana te iti te auti aio, ni karokoa e kakoroi nanon baika a noraki bwa ana riai ni katamaroaki riki imwin te tutuo aio.

E rangi ni mwaiti auti aika e karaoaki te tutuo (Inspection) nako iai, ma taran te ribooti ae e noraki bwa tabeua mai ibuakoia, a bane n tuai moa kona n toma ngke ni karokoaki aia itii ni karokoa a bane n toamau bwaai ni kabane ake a noraki bwa ana riai ni karaoa te onono ma te mwakuri ni katamaroa nako iai.

Aikai waaki ma mwakuri aika e teimatoa ni karaoaia te Botaki ni Mwakuri,  ibukin tobwakin kanganga ma kanakoraoan mwakurian te iti bwa ena mano nakoia te Botannaomata.

Te kantaninga raoi, bwa e riai te Botannaomata ni moanibwaia ke ni ira raoi ana kainibaire te iti, ibukin manon te mwenga ao manoia te botannaomata.

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One of the major responsibilities of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy is to oversee the electricity sector to ensure safety, reliability, and the prevention of operational challenges.

This week, a senior staff member from the Energy Department inspected Eita, and it was confirmed that the meter box installed by the contractor was registered under the Ministry’s regulations and had the required work permits.

The inspection officer noted several minor issues with the wiring in the meter box installation. The meter box, which serves as the main connection point between the household and the PUB-supplied public electricity supply, must be renewed.

Therefore, the household is not permitted to use electricity until all the requirements and issues identified by the inspection officer have been addressed.

The EPD inspector inspects many households, but some are not allowed to use electricity until the inspector’s concerns have been resolved.

This demonstrates the important role of the Ministry in preventing problems before households are connected to electricity, ensuring safety for the community.