Pacific Islands Business News from Business Link Pacific

News · Samoa

SAMOA: Business’ of Salafai Association

Helping to connect SMEs with the right business training on the island of Savai’i is the Business’ of Salafai Association (BoSA). BoSA is run by a hard-working group of volunteers, led by President Maria Lamositele.

7 May 2025

Case study · Solomon Islands

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Ghaseali Island Resort

Ghaseali Island Resort is family run business located on a beautiful lagoon on Santa Isabel Island, in the Solomon Islands.

2 May 2025

Case study · Papua New Guinea

PNG: PNG Solar Supply

A bud of an idea to create a solar energy business to fund investment in a Port Moresby school - has now grown into a business which is one of the larger suppliers of solar products in PNG.

28 April 2025

Case study · Cook Islands

COOK ISLANDS: Organics Cook Islands, a digital transformation

With an exciting new health product, Moringa Tea, a pioneering organic farming business turned to BLP for advice to promote its health-giving benefits to an international audience.

25 April 2025

Community Transport Team with Service Vehicle

Case study · Solomon Islands

SOLOMON ISLANDS: A boost to a young tourism business

Anyone looking to experience true Solomon Island hospitality, a rich experience of local culture, beautiful ocean & beaches and a truly interesting insight into WWII history - then go no further than Hapi Isles Tours & Transfers in Honiara.

21 April 2025

Case study · Samoa

SAMOA: Tevita knows business in Savai’i – that’s an understatement!

As a Business Advisor with the Samoan Business Hub for over 18 years, Tevita Tariu Sinapati has worked with hundreds of businesses on the island of Savai’i, Samoa. Yeah, he laughs: “I think I know every business in Savai’i - I know everything about Savai’i.”

18 April 2025

Case study · Vanuatu

VANUATU: Stitches to success - from hobbyist to entrepreneur

In her childhood Kerima Kalangi enjoyed watching her mother sew and this joy sparked an interest in sewing and valuable business skills which has grown a hobby into a developing garment business.

12 April 2025

Case study · Papua New Guinea

PNG: Solar power – a tool for empowerment and transformation

More accessible and affordable off grid and home solar power systems are making a huge difference to the lives of people in PNG. Approximately 60% of households now use solar energy, which is a dramatic increase from 2% in 2012.

11 April 2025

Climate Action Sensor – Business Self-Assessment

News

Climate Action Sensor: a tool for SMEs

Climate change is a significant challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Pacific Islands where isolation, limited knowledge of business resilience and supply chain disruptions affect their ability to improve their climate resilience.

9 April 2025

Case study · Cook Islands

COOK ISLANDS: Upcycling, Circle Cook Islands shows the way

“We are very, very grateful to Business Link Pacific for what they have done for Circle Cook Islands. They see the people behind the organisation and want to understand the dream or vision and really help.” What better way to start this story than that?

4 April 2025

News · Samoa

SAMOA: Connecting business to affordable, quality advice

A big challenge for micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs) in the Pacific—particularly those located in rural areas—is access to affordable, quality advisory services.

31 March 2025

Case study · Cook Islands

COOK ISLANDS Coffee made with love

Nathan Ivaiti owns the Love Café in Tupapa, Rarotonga. Named in honour of his late father, the Love Café opened its doors eight years ago. The café occupies a small building tacked onto the front of the family home, conveniently located on the main road. Nathan went into the café business following experience managing and…

28 March 2025