Temotu Premier to lead delegation for TORBA–Vanuatu trade deal signing

January 13, 2026 10:05 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now TwitterFacebook

The Premier of Temotu Province, Stanley Tehiahua, will lead a delegation to TORBA Province in Vanuatu this month.

The visit’s purpose is to officially sign a trade agreement between the two provinces—TORBA and Temotu—an initiative that has been in the works for the past year.

This agreement covers significant trade links between the two provinces of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Premier Tehiahua said the signing of this agreement will create avenues for meaningful trade and exchange programs between the two provinces.

“We have been working on this agreement for some time, and while I was initially waiting from the national government, I decided to move forward with the deal.

“All the formalities have been completed, and our counterparts have also made the necessary preparations,” he said.

The premier also mentioned that the trip will allow him to explore business opportunities in TORBA and evaluate how Temotu can benefit from these ventures.

“For example, small businesses are coming up, as well as many areas with potential for growth and investment in the province,” he said.

According to Premier Tehiahua, the trade agreement aligns with the province’s policy priorities for this year, particularly in the productive sector.

“We are hopeful that this trade deal will yield positive results and bring significant benefits, especially if both the provincial and national governments collaborate effectively.

“I would also like to thank the governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for their continued support of this trade agreement,” he said.

The Premier said soon as everything is in place, they will begin their journey, traveling by Outboard Motor (OBM) from Lata, Temotu, to TORBA province.

– The Island Sun