About MICT
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Transport is a government ministry dedicated to creating and maintaining efficient communication and transport systems. Its mission is to connect people and places through sustainable and innovative technologies, driving progress and empowering the future. The Ministry develops and implements policies, initiatives and, programs that ensure a safe, reliable, and accessible infrastructure for all.
Functions
MICT has been assigned to assume the following functions in line with Government Policies:
- Policy development in Communications and Transport
- Marine and Aeronautical Guard.
- Search and Rescue
- Regulation of Communications and Transport (Land, Aviation & Maritime) sectors.
- Space and upper space management and policies.
- Shipping registration and licensing.
- Postal and Philatelic Services.
- Navigational infrastructure.
- Transport Services.
- Reef Passages.
- Roads and Highway Code.
- Air Kiribati Ltd.
- Civil Aviation.
- Kiribati Shipping Services Ltd.
- Airport Fire and Security.
- Communication Commission of Kiribati.
- Air Terminal facilities and services.
- Kiribati Ports Authority.
- Air services agreements
- Public Broadcasting Authority.