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  • Case study · Fiji

    Sweet Resilience: How Sweet Sip revolutionised Fiji’s desserts

    In the heart of Suva’s bustling MHCC mall, a vibrant local business is serving up more than just delicious desserts, it is serving a story of Fijian entrepreneurial resilience, creativity, and family determination.

    7 October 2026

  • News · Fiji

    Empowering Fiji’s sugar cane farmers to build sustainable futures

    We spoke with its Chief Executive Officer, Raj Sharma, about the SCGF and the partnership with BLP, which supports the strength and resilience of SME sugar cane farmers in Fiji.

    2 October 2026

  • Case study · Tuvalu

    Building local food security in Tuvalu

    Supported by a BLP grant Hunter’s Poultry Farm was able to expand production, strengthen animal feed certainty, and support a more resilient local food supply.

    30 September 2026

  • Case study · Kiribati

    Taonakiebu Store: strengthening a rural business to serve its community

    Operating from a remote island brings real challenges. When cargo vessels are delayed, shortages of essential food supplies can quickly affect local households and businesses. With the BLP grant (AUD 3,000) Taonakiebu Store was able to increase its stock of essential grain products.

    28 September 2026

  • News · Niue

    NIUE: Niue Development Bank – unlocking growth

    In Niue, Business Link Pacific (BLP) partners with the Niue Development Bank (NDB) and the Niue Chamber of Commerce to deliver practical support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

    23 September 2026

  • Case study · Cook Islands

    COOK ISLANDS: Lovey’s Soap connects to affordable business advice

    Running a small business can sometimes feel like you’re doing everything alone. In Rarotonga, this was the case for Lovey’s Soap business owner Mary Fortes. This all changed when Mary accessed business advisors through the BLP advisory network—and she encourages other SMEs to do the same.

    21 September 2026

  • Case study · Solomon Islands

    SOLOMON ISLANDS: Strengthening safety, securing growth at West Wind Ventures

    West Wind Ventures is a registered Tours and Transfers business owned and operated by Katsuhiro Philip and Nagarita Baea. For more than six years, the company has been providing reliable and professional marine transport and tourism services throughout the Western Province of Solomon Islands.

    18 September 2026

  • Case study · Tonga

    TONGA: Salty Dog Yacht Services – now a more resilient and sustainable business

    With support from a BLP Small Grant, business owner Thomas Marchand has transformed Salty Dog Yacht Services, a small rural yacht services operation in Tonga, into a more resilient and professional business.

    16 September 2026

  • Case study · Fiji

    FIJI: Grant drives change at a rural youth-led automotive workshop.

    Supported by an FJD 4,000 BLP small grant, Avikash Motors & Repairs has successfully transformed from a manual, labour-intensive workshop into a modern, highly efficient garage.

    14 September 2026

  • Case study · Vanuatu

    VANUATU: BLP Rebuilding Port Vila Grant supports woman-led Sherolyn’s Fancylicious Cakes

    For Sherolyn Galomule, owner of Sherolyn’s Fancylicious Cakes, baking began as a simple act of love for her daughter. Today, it has grown into a thriving business that provides income, training opportunities, and inspiration for women and young people in Port Vila.

    10 September 2026

  • Case study · Samoa

    WebSafe Samoa – helping SMEs make a safer digital shift

    For many SMEs, going digital brings opportunity, but it also brings uncertainty. Business owners may know they need better systems, safer online practices, or stronger cybersecurity protection, but professional advice can feel out of reach.

    9 September 2026

  • Japanese Type 92 70mm Battalion Gun – Vilu War Museum, Solomon Islands

    Case study · Solomon Islands

    SOLOMON ISLANDS: Enhancing the visitor experience at Vilu War Museum

    The Vilu War Museum is a WWII heritage tourism operation based in West Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. It holds the country’s best collection of large WWII relics including the remains of Japanese and American aircraft and artillery pieces destroyed during the Guadalcanal campaign of 1942–43, which saw several major battles take place on and…

    31 August 2026