On the morning of Friday, May 9, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Ngerchebal Island in Aimeliik State. Hosted by Governor Browny Simer and First Lady Mard Simer, the event celebrated the completion of a long-awaited community project that blends environmental stewardship with cultural pride.
Ngerchebal became a conservation area under Aimeliik State law in 2003 and in 2014, it became a Protected Area Network (PAN) site. The site is a rich fishing ground and holds significant cultural value to Aimeliik State. Located just 3.4 miles from Kamosang Dock and covering approximately 114 square meters, it is now equipped with key amenities including solar-powered lighting, water tanks, a bathroom and shower facility, a dock, sink, and several picnic tables and chairs—designed to accommodate family gatherings and recreational use. Importantly, the site will serve as a strategic ranger post for monitoring illegal fishing activity in the waters of Aimeliik, with a clear view of the conservation area boundaries.
