Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation

💻📚 MTECI’s ICT Department Supports the Preservation of Tuvalu’s Historical Records 🇹🇻

Today, Acting Director of Tuvalu’s ICT Department, Fini Iuni, met with the Head of Tuvalu’s National Library and Archives, Mamao Tafao, to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen the preservation and security of digitized historical government documents.

The National Library and Archives has undertaken important work to digitize records from the history of the Government of Tuvalu, helping to safeguard valuable information and make it more accessible for future generations.

As part of these efforts, MTECI’s ICT Department is working alongside the Digital Repository under the Department of Culture to support the secure backup and storage of digitized government materials on government servers.

🤝 This collaboration highlights the Government’s commitment to preserving Tuvalu’s documentary heritage while strengthening digital infrastructure and information management across the public sector.

The Ministry extends its sincere appreciation to the ICT Department, the National Library and Archives, and all partners involved in this important initiative to ensure that significant government records remain protected and accessible for generations to come.

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I te vaiaso nei, Fini Iuni, te Sui P**e o te Matagaluega o ICT mai lalo te Ministuli o Oloolo malaga, Enetise, Fesokotakiga mo Aofoga fou, ne fono mo Mamao Tafao, te P**e o te Faletusi mo Archives, mai lalo te Ministuli o Akoga o sautala ki te puipuiga o pepa taua mo lipoti o te malo online. E s**i te fakafetai lasi a te ministuli ki te Matagaluega o te ICT mo te Faletusi mo ana galuega mo fesoasoani ki te malo mo tino Tuvalu.

Department of Information, Communication & Technology - Tuvalu Gov Tuvalu National Library and Archives Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development

🔈❗️FAKAPULAGA ❗️🔈

🔈❗️ANNOUNCEMENT ❗️🔈

FAKAPULAGA ❗️ FAKAPULAGA❗️

📢REMINDER! 3RD QUARTER SHIPPING REQUESTS DEADLINE IS TOMORROW (FRIDAY 19 JUNE)!📢

📢🚢 ATTENTION GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NGOs, KAUPULE, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS 🇹🇻

The Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation (MTECI) is now accepting shipping requests for the 3rd Quarter 2026 Shipping Schedule. 📦⚓

Organizations requiring shipping services are invited to submit their requests using the Shipping Schedule Request Form below.

📝 Important Information:
✅ All requests will be reviewed
✅ Final scheduling will be determined based on operational capabilities and competing priorities
✅ Please ensure all forms are fully completed before submission

📅 Submission Deadline:
🕓 4:00 PM, Friday 19 June 2026

📍 Submit your form by:
🏢 Hard copy to MTECI Headquarters (1st Floor, South Wing, Government Building)
📧 Email: [email protected]

❓For any questions or further information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

⚓🌊 We encourage all eligible organizations to submit their requests before the deadline to assist with planning for the upcoming quarter.

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Department of Marine & Port Services

🌏🤝 Minister Simon Kofe Gives Keynote Address at the 2026 Pacific Peace & Security Dialogue 🇹🇻

This week, Tuvalu’s Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation, Hon. Simon Kofe, is in Suva, Fiji attending the 2026 Pacific Peace & Security Dialogue. 🇫🇯✨

Hosted by the Pacific Security College at the Australian National University (ANU), the Dialogue brings together political leaders, regional and national officials, academics, business leaders, and civil society representatives to share perspectives on building a secure and resilient Pacific. 🌊🌴

The Dialogue promotes a collaborative, Pacific-led approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the Blue Pacific region. 🌏💙

🎤 During the Dialogue, Minister Kofe delivered a keynote address and participated in panel discussions on:
🔹 Economic Security
🔹 Regional Cooperation for Mobility, Dignity, and Adaptation

🤝 Minister Kofe was joined by an outstanding group of regional leaders and scholars, including:
🇨🇰 Hon. Tingika Elikana, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Cook Islands
🇵🇬 Hon. Thomas Opa, Minister for Finance, Papua New Guinea
🇳🇷 Hon. Charmaine Scotty, Minister for Women’s and Social Development Affairs, Naoero
🎓 Professor Yvonne Underhill-Sem (University of Auckland)
📚 Dr. Henrietta McNeill-Stowers (Australian National University)

👏 The Ministry congratulates Minister Kofe on representing Tuvalu at this important regional dialogue and wishes him every success in his discussions during his time in Fiji.

Minister Kofe is accompanied at the meeting by Digital Nation Digital Content Manager Sam Pedro and MTECI Technical Advisor Dr. Jessica Marinaccio.

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Ite vaiaso nei, ne kaufakatasi atu a te Minisita o Oloolo malaga, Enetise, Fesokotakiga mo Aofaga fou, Tena Malu Simon Kofe mo tena usu fono ki te 2026 Pacific Peace & Security Dialogue. Te fonotaga tenei ne sautala ki te tulaga ote nofo tokagamalie o te Pasifika. I te po 15 o Iuni, te Minisita ne fai tena faipatiga lasi ite fono, kae ne faipati ki te taua o tuu mo faifaiga o te Pasifika ki te atiakega o atu fenua kola i te Pasifika. Te kau malaga o te Minisita i te 2026 Pacific Peace & Security Dialogue ko te ofisa fautua o te Ministuli Dr. Jessica Marinaccio mo te Digital Content Manager o te Digital Nation Mr. Sam Pedro.

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☀️🔋 Department of Energy Team Visits Nukulaelae and Niulakita 🇹🇻🌴

In past weeks, representatives from MTECI’s Department of Energy traveled to the Southern Islands of Nukulaelae and Niulakita to check fuel stations and install solar home systems to strengthen resilient energy infrastructure for local communities. ⚡🏝️

These installations are part of ongoing efforts to expand access to reliable, sustainable, and renewable energy across Tuvalu, helping to support communities and improve energy security throughout the islands. 🌏☀️💡

The Ministry extends its sincere appreciation to the Department of Energy team for their dedication and hard work in promoting the adoption of sustainable energy systems across Tuvalu and helping to provide more consistent and resilient power for all. 👏🔋💙

Together, we are building a cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable energy future for Tuvalu. 🇹🇻✨

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I te vaiaso ko teka, ne isi ne tino galue mai te Matagaluega o Enetise mai lalo te Ministuli o Oloolo malaga, Enetise, Fesokotakiga mo Aofoga fou ne olo ki fenua mai tua (Outer Islands) Nukulaelae mo Niulakita o asiasi lotou fuel stations mo fakatuu a solar home systems. E s**i te fakafetai lasi a te ministuli ki te Matagaluega o Enetise mo tena galuega mo fesoasoani ki tino Tuvalu.

Department of Energy - Tuvalu

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Thursday 25th of June , 1st Judging Night

Who will it be?

Sei Tuvalu 2026 Program, Manuia te fakatokaga! Tuvalu Department of Tourism

🌸 Exciting Weeks Ahead 🌸

We are thrilled to share a brief snapshot of the Sei Tuvalu 2026 Program, from the 22nd-26th of June.

Details of individual days and events will be shared in the coming days. Stay tuned !

Fafetai lasi

🌏✈️ Minister Kofe and Delegation Attend Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) Ministerial Meeting in Majuro 🇹🇻🚢

This week, from 9 to 11 June 2026, Tuvalu’s Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation, Hon. Simon Kofe, is in 📍Majuro, 🇲🇭 Republic of the Marshall Islands, attending the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) Ministerial Meeting.

🤝 The Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, which was formally established during the meeting in Majuro, works alongside Pacific Transport Ministers to advance the decarbonization of domestic shipping across the region and catalyze large-scale climate finance investment to transition to low carbon shipping. ⚡🌊

🚢 Key topics under discussion included:
🔹 Agreeing on the PBSP Charter and establishing the PBSP Council and Office
🔹 Developing National Action Plans for shipping transition
🔹 Accessing funding to implement transition plans
🔹 Applying for funding from the Green Climate Fund to finance a demonstration fleet of low carbon vessels

👥 Representing Tuvalu alongside Hon. Minister Kofe were:
👏 Assistant Secretary Asela Peneueta
👏 Director of Marine and Port Services, Captain Toma Mesako

🌊💙 Through regional cooperation and shared commitment, Pacific nations are working together to build cleaner, safer, and more resilient transport systems for future generations.

The Ministry congratulates Hon. Minister Kofe and his delegation on a productive meeting as they advocated for outcomes that will benefit Tuvalu’s transport and energy sectors. 🇹🇻🤝

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Ite vaiaso nei, ne kaufakatasi atu a te Minisita o Oloolo malaga, Enetise, Fesokotakiga mo Aofaga fou, Tena Malu Simon Kofe mo tena usu fono ki te Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership Meeting. A fenua o te Pasefika kola e kau i te Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership ne onoono kae iloilo a tulaga o oloolo malaga mo kako i te Pasefika. Te kau malaga ote Minisita i te Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership ko te Failautusi fesoasoani o te Ministuli Asela Peneueta mo te P**e o te Matagaluega o Malini mo Taulaga Vaka Captain Toma Mesako.

Simon Kofe MP Department of Marine & Port Services Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport

🇹🇻 Tuvalu’s Department of Immigration Attends Pacific Immigration Development Community Annual Meeting in Fiji 🇫🇯

✈️ This week (8–12 June 2026), Tuvalu’s Director of Immigration, Petsyio Koau Samuelu and Senior Immigration Officer, Samoafou Siona, are attending the Regular Annual Meeting of the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) in Suva, Fiji.

🤝 The meeting brings together Heads of Immigration and senior immigration officials from across the Pacific to discuss key developments, share experiences, and explore opportunities to strengthen immigration services and cooperation throughout the region.

🌏 The Ministry recognizes the importance of regional collaboration in addressing shared immigration challenges and advancing efficient, secure, and people-centered immigration services across Pacific Island countries.

👏 The Ministry extends its best wishes to Director Koau and Senior Immigration Officer Siona for a productive and successful meeting and expresses its appreciation to the Government of Fiji for hosting this important regional gathering.

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Ite vaiaso nei, ne kaufakatasi atu a te P**e o te Ofisa Fai Tusi Folau Petsyio Koau Samuelu mo te Senior Immigration Officer Samoafou Siona ki te fonotaga masani i tausaga takitasi o te Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC). A fenua o te Pasefika kola e kau i te PIDC e onoono kae iloilo a tulaga o malaga o tino ki te sua atu fenua iloto i te Pasefika. E s**i te fakafetai lasi a te ministuli ki te Ofisa Fai Tusi Folau mo tena tusaga ki te Malo mo te atufenua. Ke manuia te faiga fonotaga o te PIDC.

Tuvalu Department of Immigration

**Photo shows Director of Immigration, Petsyio Koau Samuelu and Senior Immigration Officer, Samoafou Siona, with Fiji Minister for Immigration Hon. Viliame Naupoto.

👑✨ Tuvalu’s Department of Tourism and Sei Tuvalu Committee Host Media Week for Sei Tuvalu 2026 Contestants ✨👑

Preparations for Sei Tuvalu 2026 are continuing this week as the Department of Tourism under MTECI hosts Media Week for contestants. 🇹🇻🌺

Led by Tourism Director Tepola Esekia, Sei Tuvalu Tapua Pasuna, and the Department of Tourism team, Media Week provides contestants with valuable training designed to build confidence, communication skills, and professional experience. 🎓💫

📚 Training sessions include:
✨ Personal Branding and Pageant Positioning
📱 Social Media Strategy and Online Presence
🎤 On-Camera Confidence and Interview Skills
📸 Photoshoot Techniques and Visual Branding

In addition to training, contestants are taking part in official, cultural, and beach-themed photoshoots, as well as dance practice sessions. 🌴📷💃

Media Week forms part of the Department of Tourism and Sei Tuvalu Committee’s ongoing efforts to ensure a successful and professionally delivered Sei Tuvalu 2026 while providing contestants with practical skills and memorable experiences that extend beyond the pageant stage. 🌟

The Ministry wishes the Department of Tourism, the Sei Tuvalu Committee, and all contestants the very best as preparations continue for this year’s event. 💙👑

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I te vaiasio nei, te Matagaluega o Tualisi mai lalo te Minisituli o Oloolo malaga, Enetise, Fesokotakiga mo Aofaga fou mo te Komiti o te Sei Tuvalu e tele ana Sei Tuvalu Media Week mai te Asogafua Po 8 ki te Asolua Po 9 o Iuni 2026 i Funafuti. Te Media Week tenei mo tamafine e sui mai ne latou lotou fenua ki te Sei Tuvalu 2026 ke fakamalosi kae fakalauefa olotou iloa ki mea tau media pela mo pei ata, pei vitio mo social media posting.

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