Six outstanding secondary school students, three from Motufoua Secondary School and three from Fetuvalu Secondary School, have successfully completed a three-week attachment programme with the Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD). This group, consisting of five girls and one boy, represents the second cohort of students participating in the initiative for the current year. Launched in 2023, […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals from Vaitupu to join our team as Community Fisheries Officers. In this role, you will collaborate with your local community in the outer island to support the management and development of fisheries in your community. If you are a Form Six graduate with good […]
Tuvalu has officially ratified the amendments to the United States Treaty on Fisheries, marking a significant step in strengthening its economic and fisheries management efforts. The amendments were signed yesterday by Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Teo, reaffirming Tuvalu’s commitment to the Treaty and its partnership with the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). A Strong History of […]
Today marks a significant milestone for Tuvalu’s Outer Islands with the official launch of the Coastal Fisheries Management Plans (CFMPs) for Nanumea, Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Niulakita. This important event took place at the Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD) conference room from 12 to 1 PM. The CFMPs, which were recently endorsed by […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to to develop, in consultation with staff […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to establish a set of policies, rules […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to inform the procurement of refrigeration equipment […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department is inviting suitably qualified young men and women of a minimum age of 18 years to fill the vacant position of Outer Island Data Collectors (OIDCs) for the island of NUI. Applicants must be physically and mentally fit and should be permanent residents of the island of Nui, as the selection […]
Tuvalu Fisheries Department, on the instructions of the Cabinet, is seeking expressions of interest from Tuvaluan national companies to take on the role of agents to recruit Fishing Crew on Tuvalu flag purse seiners. There are at least 30 positions available for fishing crew for contracts of one year or more. If the initial placements […]
In a celebration of commitment to the rights and welfare of fishing crews, Tuvalu stole the spotlight at the WCPFC 20 conference in Rarotonga. Acknowledging the commendable efforts of the Commission, Tuvalu stands shoulder to shoulder with fellow members, voicing support and sharing strides taken to safeguard the rights of those toiling in its Exclusive […]