BUTARITARI, October 12, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — Improving shipping services and strengthening economic resilience across Pacific island countries are the key priorities of the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Central Pacific Shipping Commission (CPSC), being held on Butaritari Island.
In his opening remarks, CPSC Chair, Kiribati Transport Minister and Butaritari MP Alexander Teabo said shipping was a lifeline for Pacific communities, delivering essential supplies such as food, fuel, construction materials and medicines while connecting businesses to regional and international markets.
“For us, shipping is not simply another mode of transport, it is our lifeline,” he said.
Under the theme of turning data into decisions and strengthening economic resilience, the meeting will review shipping schedules, operational reports and the performance of licensed shipping operators to identify service gaps and develop practical solutions.
The Chair said the Commission needed to use shipping data effectively to make informed decisions that improve the reliability, affordability and sustainability of services across member countries.
He also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, noting that the geographical isolation of Pacific islands and the high cost of maintaining shipping services made it difficult for individual countries to address these challenges alone.
The meeting will also consider the CPSC dashboard and performance analysis tools to help identify shipping trends, improve decision-making and strengthen connectivity across the region.
The Chair encouraged commissioners, technical committee members, the Secretariat and shipping operators to engage constructively in discussions aimed at improving services for Pacific communities.
He thanked Kiribati President Taneti Maamau for attending the opening ceremony on Butaritari, saying his presence demonstrated the government’s support for the Commission. He also acknowledged Tinian Reiher and others who helped prepare for the meeting.
The 12th AGM brings together CPSC member representatives to review shipping performance and work towards practical improvements in regional connectivity, trade and access to essential goods.
Te Kaibuke Maiuia Aban te Betebeke
BUTARITARI, October 12, 2026 (BPA NEWS) — Katamaroan aia tieweti kaibuke ao karikirakeaia aban te Betebeke ngaia atu ni maroro aika a na moanibwai n ana ka-12 ni Bwabwaro (AGM) te rabwata ae te Central Pacific Shipping Commission (CPSC) are e karaoaki ngkai i Butaritari.
N ana maroro ni kaukuki, ao e taku te Tia Babaire n te CPSC, te Minita ibukin Mwamwananga mai Kiribati ao te Tia Tei mai Butaritari ae Alexander Teabo bwa te kaibuke bon maiuia kain te Betebeke ngkai e nikirii kaako ake a kainanoaki n aron te amwarake, te bwaa, bwaai ni kateitei ao bwainaoraki ao n reitia naba bitineti ma mwakete n te Betebeke ao te aonnaba.
“Te kaibuke iroura, tiaki tii baora ni mwamwananga ma bon maiura naba,” e taku teuaei.
Iaan te boto n iango ae onkan rongorongo ke waare nakon babaire ao kakorakoran ao kateimatoan kaubwain te aba ao e na tauraoi te bwabwaro aio n rinanoi kawain kaibuke, ribotin mwakuria ao aia waaki kambwana ni kaibuke ake a raitienti ao ni katebenakoi kabwaka ake a na katamaroaki ao kakaean angan katokan kanganga.
E taku te Tia Babaire bwa e riai te Komitin ai oni kabonganai raoi rongorongo ke waare aikai ibukin karaoan babaire ake a na kona ni katamaroa ao ni kateimatoa te tieweti n te kaibuke nakoia aaba ake a kaaina te CPSC.
E katuruturua teuaei kakawakin te ikarekebai ma aban te Betebeke ao ni kaotia bwa tionakoia aban te Betebeke ao bobuakan kateimatoan aia tieweti kaibuke ngaia ae e a kakorakora riki aia kanganga aaba nako ni kaitarai kanganga aikai n tii ngaiia.
A na rinanoaki naba n te bowi aio ana waaki te CPSC ma ana mwakuri ibukin buokan kaotan biribirin aia tieweti kaibuke, katamaroan taian babaire ao kakorakoran te reitaki ni kabutaa te Betebeke.
E kaunganano te Tia Babaire nakoia kamitina, kain te komete ao te aobiti are e tararua te rabwata aio ao taan kammwakuria kambwana ni kaibuke bwa a na ikarekebai n aia maroro ibukin katamaroan taian tieweti ibukia aban te Betebeke.
E karabwarabwa teuaei nakon Kautun Kiribati ae Beretitenti Taneti Maamau ibukin irakin te kaukuki iaon Butaritari ao n taku bwa rokona bon kaotan ana boutoka te tautaeka nakon te Komitin aio. E karabwaa naba raona n Tia Tei ae Tinian Reiher ao tabeman riki ake a buoka te kakatauraoi ibukin te bowi aio.
E iraki te ka-12 ni Bwabwaroa aio irouia taan tei man aaba ake a kaaina te CPSC ake a na rinanoi aia waaki kaibuke ao ni wakirake ni mwakuri ibukin katamaroan te reitaki, te iokinibwai ao kabebetean rokon kaako ake a kainanoaki.
