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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: A journey from farming dream to farm success
Success often begins with a simple decision to follow one’s passion. For this humble and hardworking farmer, the journey started in an unexpected place, the kitchen.
22 April 2026
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Case study · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: On the move and making a difference
With a massage table strapped to her motorcycle, To’u Mose stands out when travelling around Aitutaki. “It’s good advertising. People can see me coming,” she laughs.
17 April 2026
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Case study · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: BLP’s Co-Investment Fund providing stimulus for growth
Thanks to the financial support from the BLP Co-Investment Fund (CIF) grant, McLeod Enterprises in the Cook Islands is taking its jewellery business to the next level.
2 March 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: The right advisor because the right support matters
For Arishma Ashwini Devi and her husband, the turning point in their small printing business came the moment Business Assistance Fiji connected the duo to a BLP-approved Business Advisor, Ronal Singh of Expert Edge Accountancy Solutions.
16 February 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Strengthening financial skills, securing support, and expanding opportunities
When Aishna Nisha participated in the Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) Access to Finance Training, funded by the Asian Development Bank, she did not anticipate how significantly it would transform her business.
11 February 2026
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Case study · Papua New Guinea
PNG: A delicious (honey) challenge
Beekeeping has its challenges – not the least of which is the odd sting! But like many small businesses located in more rural locations, they have some bigger challenges.
4 February 2026
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Lemax Retail Shop - Lighting up Torba Province communities
In the quiet village of Sola, Vanua Lava, in the Torba Province of Vanuatu, Lady Irish Mumeg dreamed of building something that would not only sustain her family but also uplift her community.
26 January 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: From retirement plan to lifelong purpose - Pravind Anand’s commitment to MSMEs
What started as a retirement plan has grown into a long-term mission to strengthen Fiji’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for Pravind Anand, founder of Small Medium Enterprise Solutions and an approved Business Link Pacific (BLP) Business Advisor.
19 January 2026
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Case study · Papua New Guinea
PNG: Buna Treks and Tours - putting in the effort to get the results
Buna Treks and Tours run trekking and cultural tours across PNG and is owned and led by Florence Bunari.
16 January 2026
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Chef Philippe’s recipe for success
For Chef Philippe Garand, the recipe to success has always been simple: hard work, discipline, and unwavering consistency.
12 January 2026
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Case study · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Fostering better community waste management
With a BLP Grant, Cheroa Waste Management Service (CWMS) based in Honiara, PNG, purchased 30 rubbish bins and bin accessories, enabling them to pioneer a new and different waste collection service offering a cleaner, more convenient solution for households and businesses.
5 January 2026
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: BLP financial support, a building block to growth
Dommatua Blocks, a small business founded by young local entrepreneur Clinton Vari on Tutuba Island in Vanuatu, has transformed with support from a Business Link Pacific grant.
10 December 2025