About Public Utilities Board
Betio HQ: Tatirerei rd google map
Bairiki Branch: Behind KPF Complex google map
Bikenibeu Branch: East of Umwanibong, main road google map
Website: pub.com.ki
Phone numbers: 75125201, 75125644
Free line/Emergencies
Bikenibeu Power House– 445
Betio Power House – 446
Betio Customer Service – 444
Aspirations
Based on its Vision, Mission and the Identified Strategies, PUB intends to improve its Financial and Operational Performance to become the major contributor and catalyst to the national Economic growth.
Vision
To be the most professional SOE in sustainable, quality service provision for Kiribati.
Mission
To contribute to community growth in health and prosperity, through the provision of quality electricity, water and sewerage disposal services in a commercial manner
VALUES
Customer Satisfaction
Customers and stakeholders are central to our growth, so they are the priority in our daily innovative business. PUB will strive for excellence in operation and service delivery to exceed customers’ expectations and satisfaction. The PUB will conduct business ethically and decently.
Economic Viability
As a commercial entity entrusted with the large scale of assets, the PUB values believing in economic viability as a sustainable economic growth. The PUB will deliver services through the use of advance technology
Team spirit with a Conducive and Safe Working Environment
The PUB values teamwork and encourages a collaborative culture, sharing of limited resources across all divisions, sharing knowledge and skills, synchronizing the approach to achieve common objectives. The PUB will provide a safe working environment together with training opportunities and good code of conduct and remuneration packages to employees to allow for efficiency and high productivity.
Social Responsibility
The PUB values work in serving the nation’s people in the three essential services, Electricity, Water and Sewerage disposal services while building and upholding good governance and corporate credibility. Inclusive and equal employment opportunities underpin the PUB’s approach to attracting and retaining personnel.
Our People
David Drake
is our CEO for the past 12 months. David has an extensive international background in business and finance and is leading PUB through a period of change.
Teitibwebwe Kaberiera
is the General Manager of Corporate Services and has a background in customer service with major institutions. Teitibwebwe possesses extensive knowledge of PUB operations and its customers.
Teebwatia Takau
is the General Manager of Power, and while he is new to the role, he brings his enthusiasm for diesel engines to his daily work to ensure generators keep operating and to enhance efficiency in operations.
Tom Ruatu
is the General Manager of Water & Sanitation. Although new to the role, he has many years of experience with PUB and in managing the network. Tom is excited about the STWSP and the significant changes it will bring to PUB and South Tarawa.
Simon Reiher
is the General Manager of Planning and Compliance, a small department that plays a significant role in managing network maintenance, expansion, loss reduction, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Reiati Temaua
is the General Manager Legal Services & Internal Audit and Reiati is a lawyer with government experience who is expanding his role and impact at PUB by overseeing local projects, including the new Betio PowerHouse, extraction of Waste Oils and Community Engagements for development projects.
Anne Naata
is the General Manager of Finance. She has been with PUB for two years and has made significant progress, taking ownership of the new Oracle-based NetSuite IMS and contributing greatly to the overhaul and re-establishment of PUB’s financial management and control systems.
Tenikoria Katauea
Is the General Manager of Renewable Energy who joined the PUB executive team in late 2025, to lead the transition to renewable energy that will be driven by the operationalisation of the STREP facilities later this year and into 2027.
Meet the People Behind PUB
celebrating the people behind our essential services
Iotita Ioane - Executive Assistant
Behind every effective organisation is a team working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Meet Iotita Ioane, Executive Assistant to the CEO, who has served at the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for more than five years.
Iotita plays an important role in supporting the CEO through administrative and organisational duties, including coordinating schedules, meetings and official engagements. Her work helps ensure that priorities are well organised, communication flows smoothly and important activities stay on track.
One achievement she is particularly proud of is successfully managing the CEO’s schedule and official engagements with reliability, organisation and a proactive approach.
Values That Bring Us Together
Iotita believes in teamwork, respect and helping others. She recognises that even small contributions can make a meaningful difference when everyone works towards a common goal.
Her favourite Kiribati saying is “Te mauri, te raoi ao te tabomoa” — Health, peace and prosperity. These values reflect her belief in the importance of wellbeing, harmony and progress for individuals and the wider community.
A Message to Our Customers
“We encourage everyone to use water and electricity responsibly. Thank you for your trust and support as we work together for a better community.”
Ko rabwa Iotita, for your dedication and contribution to the PUB team!
Thompson Burentarawa - Manager, Planning Engineer (Electrical)
Behind every reliable power supply is a team working hard to keep the lights on. Meet Thompson Burentarawa, Manager – Planning Engineer (Electrical), who helps plan for a stronger, more reliable and sustainable electricity network for Kiribati.
Having served at PUB for nearly two years, Thompson oversees the planning and monitoring of power assets, including transformers, generators and the electricity network. He also tracks outages and helps ensure new solar and renewable energy connections can be safely integrated into the grid.
“I’m proud to be the planner behind the people in the field.”
Thompson helps technical teams turn their goals into practical work plans, budgets and schedules, supporting their efforts to improve electricity services for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.
His personal motto reflects the importance of teamwork:
“There is no greater strength than people standing together for one purpose.”
At PUB, that shared purpose is simple: reliable power and water for every home in Kiribati.
A Message to Our Customers
“To our valued customers, kam rabwa for your patience, understanding and support. We know every outage affects your home, your work, and your family. Our team is working hard to make your power supply stronger, more reliable, and cleaner for the future. We can’t do it alone, so please keep supporting us by using power wisely and paying your bills on time.”
Ko rabwa Thompson, for your dedication and contribution to the PUB team!