BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has officially opened the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair at the FOPA Panatina, SINU campus on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
This year’s annual National Trade Fair was hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) in partnership with Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
This event is scheduled to coincide with the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on July 7, 2025.
This trade show is the first since it was last held in the capital in 2014, signalling the revival of a major platform for promoting innovation, showcasing local products and connecting Solomon Islanders across all sectors of commerce, culture and creativity.
Manele said this year we unite under the empowering theme “Trade for Transformation, Rebuilding the Happy Isles”, which underscores our commitment to building a brighter future together.
The opening programme started with drum beating, morning devotion, DJ entertainment, speeches and cake cutting to unveil the event and stall tour for the guests and dignitaries.
“I am delighted to officially declare the Solomon Islands Annual National Trade Fair 2025 open,” said PM Manele.
Minister responsible for Commerce, Industry and Labour, Jimmy Vokia, thanked the government of National Unity and Transformation Government (GNUT) for hosting the important event.
“Annual Trade Fair is one of the core services of the MCILI. It’s about fostering and sustaining livelihoods. This one has embodied this essential partnership between the government, our dynamic private sector and our communities,” he said.
He said that true rebuilding is about empowering Solomon Islanders.
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