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Volume. 7 NFMRA NEWS July 2004

dressing issues and agendas that focus ments are on the verge of introducing Message from on the development of the fisheries many pilot-projects geared in assisting the Minister sector. Amongst these are the frequent the development of the nation, one of support programs from overseas com- these ventures include a food-garden panies such as the Overseas Fishery project that also involved the partici- uly publication brings you more Cooporation Foundation (OFCF) pation of NFMRA. in-depth news of activities and whom have taken the task in provid- As Minister for Development & Eco- J events accomplished within the ing assistance to the Authority in areas nomic Department, I extend my grati- fisheries sector this month. Welcome of technical support, as well as expert tude on behalf of the Fisheries yet again to the Fishery’s monthly guidance in its various operations. A & Marine Resources for the ongoing newsletter of Mwin Oañan. major issue of concern for the fishery support of the many overseas organi- The Authority this month hosted a sector is the protection of its marine zations working towards the steady luncheon for the Forum Parliamentary resources both coastal and pelagic. As enhancing of the fishery sector. I con- Assembly Speakers Delegation who part of an ongoing regional effort in gratulate the ongoing efforts of the were on an official visit to Nauru. I the battle against illegal fishing prac- Fisheries team who have all helped in take this opportunity in commending tices within the pacific territorial wa- bringing the fisheries sector forward. I the efforts of the fisheries staff for their ter, Nauru partook in one of the many look ahead to more productive out- combined efforts in preparing for the regional workshops centred on the comes within my tenure as Minister event. strengthening of networks and Moni- responsible for the Nauru Meetings and workshops of fisheries toring, Control and Surveillance Fishery portfolio. top management and staff both in- (MCS) compliance initiatives within country and national have taken place the region. Government through its Hon. , MP. this month, pre-scheduled conventions various instrumentalities and depart- Minister for Development & Economic that are put in place to assist in ad- Department (DED)

n Saturday 25th July a Honourable Atapana Siakimotu – Speaker of Niue luncheon was held in Honourable Senator Taito Waqavakatoga – President of honour of the visit- Senate, Fiji O ing Parliamentary Honourable Fred Tono – Deputy Speaker Solomon Islands delegates from Forum member Honourable Etera Riakana – countries. The luncheon menu, Speaker of Kiribati Contents….. which was blessed by Father Honourable Martin Aini – Cabinet Page 1 Minister’s Message Karl Marie Brand, consisted of oriental and local dishes. Minister Assisting Papua New Main Story….. Presiding over the formalities of the luncheon the Honour- Guineas Prime Minister Page 2 Main story cont’d.. able Godfrey Thoma in his capacity as Chairman of the Mr. Mose Saitala – Forum Parlia- Authority welcomed the delegates with the following mentary Assembly Secretariat NFMRA RIP- speech : Mr. Cui Huixin – Charge D’ Af- PLES At the sitting of the Parliament in July of 1997, the estab- faires of the Peoples Republic of New office near completion.. lishment of the Nauru Fisheries Marine Resources Author- China Experts meets Local Fishers.. ity was passed and approved with eight voting and nine no- Mr. Colin Milner – Australian Con- Agricultural Seminar..

shows. sul General Page 3 Seminar cont’d …. Your Excellency President and Madam Cabinet Ministers of Nauru and Training….. Scotty their good ladies Advertisement….

Honourable Speaker for Nauru, Russel Kun and Mrs Kun Colleague Members of Parliament Page 4 Tidal Predictions Honourable Otinielu Tausi – Speaker for Tuvalu Distinguished guests Page 2 Mwin Oañan Volume 7 Page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen. For the benefit of our visiting dignitaries, the Authority Unit to manage the in-country progress of the home gardening project. The total funds allocated to this On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Nauru is a small entity but we are pleased to be offered scheme is USD$126,000 which is for the setting up of two government managed nurseries and the 52 Dis- Fisheries Marine Resources Authority, I am this opportunity to associate with your good trict based garden plots. The nurseries will provide the seeds for the food gardens to be established which honoured indeed to have this opportunity to selves and we hope we may have informal as proposed by DED are three per District. To ensure equal disbursement of funds, the District communi- host and have this luncheon, with you. discussions on possible ventures for surveil- ties must set up three separate gardening plots of 200 square metres in sizes or less, taking into account As aforementioned, the lance and patrolling assistance in Nauru availability of land and urgent needs of each community. enacted through legislation the establishment waters and other commercial fisheries activi- The meeting concluded with the unanimous understanding that participants and DED relevant officers st of the Authority on 1 July 1997. In the ensu- ties. will relay the message to relevant District representatives for their communities to nominate a representa- ing years, the Sea Boundaries Act and Nauru Fisheries I trust that you enjoyed your fishing trip this morning tive for the NPSC. The Authority was represented at this meeting by Ms. Lara Atto. Regulations were also introduced and passed. By this, and without further ado, I again thank you for joining the Authority was empowered to perform its functions this simple luncheon that we have set up for you. Please on behalf of the Republic of Nauru. Annual budgets, enjoy and I wish you a pleasant stay on Nauru. reports, progress and performances of the Authority for Tubwa Kor/Thank You. TRAINING…... each preceding years are reported to Parliament. LicensingLicensing Workshop..Workshop.. regional workshop for dressed issues of general interest amongst the FFA NFC Office Fish Experts Meets Fishery Licensing Offi- member countries, matters regarding fishing license NFC Office A cers was held last agreements and data exchange to more complex topics Near Completion.. Local Fishers.. month at the Forum Fishery of online networking of a recent FFA registration pack- Agency’s (FFA) headquarters at age-CARAVEL (Complete All Registration And Vessel ne of fishery’s ongoing projects is the con- he Overseas Fishery Cooperation Honiara in the Solomon Is- Entries on Line). struction of the NFC office complex that is Foundation (OFCF) sent two fishery lands. Representing Nauru and the fishery sector was Beside Nauru, workshop participants include; Cook situated near the fish market site at T experts this month to undergo a Licensing Officer from the Oceanic section, Mr. Sam- Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Palau, Papua O workshop aimed at improving and enhanc- ‘Yangor’ Aiwo is now near completion. “The work uel Teabuge. The six-day seminar which commenced New Guinea, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga,Vanuatu and host ing Nauru’s domestic fish market. The aim June 16 and scheduled to complete by 21 June ad- country Solomon Islands. of the office complex is coming along slowly albeit of the seminar is to derive a plan for domes- the lack of building materials on the island” accord- tic market operations through objectives such as the consideration of ing to the assistant supervisor, Mr. Remington Dow- purchasing of fish from local fisherman, reviewing and restarting of abobo. He assured Mwin Oangan that if there fish sales and strategies on the catching and operational plans for the A D V E R T I S E M E N T should be no further hick-ups, the office will be NF6 Long-liner. Fisheries expert from the OFCF-Fisheries Applications are invited for the position of Legal Counsel (LC) with the completed before the end of next month. Extension Services Assistance Program Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). Applicants must have tertiary qualifica- (FESAP), Mr. Keiichi Sato and Fisheries tions in Law. The applicant should have hands-on experience in inter- Consultant Mr. Toyomistu Terao met with the fishery’s General Manager of the Nauru governmental negotiations, national fisheries legislation, regional Fishery Co-operation (NFC), Mr. Ellington fisheries conventions and arrangements relating to the western Pa- Dowabobo and NFC Ag. Commercial Manager, Mr. Terry Amram cific, and legal drafting. Applicants should also have a good knowl- to initiate discussions on the issues. During the visit a meeting was edge of international legal instruments and agreements relating to scheduled with the local Nauruan and I-Kiribati fishermen for delib- erations and evaluations of common fish stock catches on the Island. the tuna fishery in the Pacific region. The LC has management responsi- The visitors are scheduled to depart early next month. bilities for the Legal Division within FFA, and is a member of the FFA management team. Applications from both men and women are sought. The appointee will be based in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Extensive Agricultural Seminar.. travel will be required, mainly within the Pacific region. The successful candidate for the position will be expected to take up the appointment he Department of Economic Development (DED) called a meeting for the ‘Review of Household around September 2004. th Food Garden Project’. Held on Wednesday 27 July at the USP Nauru Centre, the meeting in- A three year contract will be offered for the position. This contract vited the participation of relevant government departments, instrumentalities and local commu- may be extended for a further three year subject to satisfactory per- nity groups. Objective of the meeting was to enable the representative of the Food Agricultural formance, available funding and the ongoing need for the position. OrganisationT (FAO) to discuss the new project with all major stakeholders. The visiting representative Mr An attractive remuneration package is available. This includes a base Bismark Crawley presented to participants the role of FAO in regards to the project. According to Mr salary for the position starting at Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 29,971 Crawley, FAO in its capacity as the funding agent will provide four technicians to assist in the national pa (at current exchange rate, this is approximately US$43,000 pa). An- fieldwork, the field experts although based in Apia, Samoa will oversee the Regional projects on a nual salary increments are available subject to satisfactory perform- rotational basis. This project also encompasses the review of legislation and policies for trading. The pri- ance. ority now is for Nauru to put in place a National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) and Management An information package on the above position, remuneration