BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Government has revoked two key regulations relating to coconut and cocoa management under the Commodities Export Marketing Authority framework.
The repeals were announced in the latest Extra-Ordinary Gazette issued on April 30, 2026.
Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare, revoked the regulations under Section 34 of the Commodities Export Marketing Authority Act, following recommendations from the Authority.
The first regulation repeals the Coconut and Coconut Product Management Fees Regulations 2026, which was previously issued as Legal Notice No. 162 of 2026.
The second regulation revokes the Cocoa (Amendment) Regulations 2026, previously issued as Legal Notice No. 163 of 2026.
Both repeal regulations took effect on the date of their publication in the Gazette.
The changes were formalised on April 28, 2026, and published as Legal Notice Nos. 175 and 176 in Supplement No. 25 of the Gazette.
The repeals are expected to impact regulatory arrangements governing coconut and cocoa products, though further details on implementation and industry implications have not been outlined in the notice.
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