BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The 2025 National Trade Fair (NTF) is more than just an exhibition.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele voiced this when he officially opened the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair at the FOPA Village, Solomon Islands National University (SINU) campus in East Honiara on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He stressed that platforms at the National Trade Fair aims to forge people-to-people links, bridging rural communities to Honiara and other urban centres.
Manele also stated that the fair opens pathways to local and international markets, educates and shares trade, business and government information and honours the country’s local talent, creativity and innovation.
“As highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister during the launch of the National Trade Fair, this initiative is also about empowerment. It is about enabling our women in business, our youth innovators and our artisans to find their voice, space and market,” said PM Manele.
He said the government remains committed to providing that enabling environment for businesses to thrive through infrastructure development, improving access to finance, advancing digital transformation and implementing regulatory reforms.
“Together, we can make it easier for our local businesses to thrive and compete successfully. To our private sector and business community at large, the government values and appreciates your participation and investment. Your innovations and perseverance are essential to our shared progress,” he said.
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