BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has commended the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) for its continued role in empowering young entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for youth across the country.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the YECSI Board and transitioning members on Friday last week.
The team presented their 2025 Annual Report and highlighted progress achieved over the past two years, a statement by the PM’s Press Secretariat yesterday said.
YECSI Chairman Limahl Totogi thanked Government for its support, noting that 2025 had become a benchmark year for the programme.
He said YECSI now has representation across all provinces, including remote areas like Temotu, with membership growing to over 180 entrepreneurs across 23 sectors.
The statement said government support has included SBD 3 million in funding from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, which was utilised to provide SBD 1.9 million in direct business grants for 24 new ventures and SBD 2.1 million to assist members in formalising their businesses and as well as contributions from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock the amount of SBD 500,000 to support Commerce, and Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.
The Prime Minister acknowledged YECSI’s important role in assisting young people; providing economic opportunities and stressed the importance of cross ministerial collaboration.
He noted fisheries and other productive industries as areas for further exploration and welcomes support from bilateral partners such as the People’s Republic of China in e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship.
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