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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Reviving a creative business after the earthquake
For Ketty Lovo and her family, art is both a livelihood and a way of keeping culture alive.
14 August 2026
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Case study · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Enhancing guest experience at Tai Roto Bay
In the tourism industry, creating memorable guest experiences is essential for business success. With support from Business Link Pacific, one boutique accommodation business on the island of Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been able to further enhance its beachfront facilities and provide an even more enjoyable stay for visitors.
12 August 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Health Plus Diagnostics - transforming cervical cancer screening
For too many women in Fiji, cervical cancer is detected only when symptoms have become severe and treatment options are limited. Fiji based Health Plus Diagnostics is working to change that reality.
7 August 2026
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Case study · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Improving tourism access to a historical site
In April 2025, the Solomon Islands WWII Heritage Association (SIWHA) applied for a BLP grant on behalf of a WWII heritage tourism operation, the Pagoda Tunnels in Henderson, Honiara.
27 July 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Transforming aquaculture vision into reality
With support from Business Assistance Fiji and BLP, Apenisa Maracava turned his aquaculture growth ambitions into reality—strengthening its business strategy, investing in key infrastructure, scaling production and improving operational efficiency.
24 July 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Building a brighter family farming future!
For Labasa farmer Aiyaz Buksh, building a brighter future for his family has been a journey shaped by hard work, persistence, and the courage to keep trying. After years of growing his farming operations while facing costly delays from unreliable machinery, support from Business Link Pacific’s Co-Investment Fund (CIF) grant has helped him take a…
13 July 2026
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Case study · Samoa
SAMOA: Quality driven - DAT Car Rentals
For more than two decades, DAT Car Rentals has helped keep Samoa moving—serving locals and international visitors with reliable, well-maintained vehicles, trusted service, and genuine Samoan hospitality.
1 July 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Naua Investment powers ahead with solar energy
On the remote island of Rabi in Fiji, Naua Investment has become more than just a small retail enterprise; it is a lifeline for its community.
22 June 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: BLP supporting woman-led hardware business Dispatch & Delivery
“Why don’t I open my own hardware business?” was a question that often crossed Laleena Devi’s mind while managing purchasing at Custom Bilts Sheet Metal Co. Ltd, where she served as one of the directors.
5 June 2026
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Case study · Cook Islands
Cook Islands: Equipment that works, like it should.
In any busy small business, having equipment that works, like it should, saves time and time is precious. With BLP financial support, a small tourism business based on the Island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands was given a boost to buy new equipment for greater efficiency.
15 May 2026
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Case study · Niue
NIUE: Lau’s Getaway – solving crippling power costs & electricity outages
Lau's Getaway, a two-unit, higher-end tourist accommodation nestled in Avatele, Niue, is making a significant and strategic leap toward sustainable tourism with the installation of a new hybrid solar system.
8 May 2026
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Hope emerges for Pandanus, after the Port Vila earthquake
In the heart of Port Vila, just metres from the epicentre of the devastating December 17, 2024, earthquake, stands a small retail shop with a big heart – Pandanus Vanuatu.
1 May 2026