Empowering Coastal Communities Through Sustainable Fisheries in Milne Bay

In the coastal waters of Milne Bay Province, fishing is not just an economic activity, it is the foundation of community life, particularly for families in remote island settlements where formal employment opportunities are limited.

In Saiwaga village and surrounding areas, one woman-led business is helping to reshape this reality by strengthening market access, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable use of marine resources.

Refah Fisheries Suppliers, managed by Sharon Maiseveni, is a growing fisheries business supported under UNDP’s Gutpela Solwara, Gutpela Bisnis project through the Blue Grants – Blue Economy Enterprise Incubation Facility (BE-EIF). Operating across Gamadoudou ward in Huhu LLG, the business purchases a wide range of fish, including mackerel, tuna, trevally, and reef species, from local fishers and supplies them to buyers in town under more structured and reliable arrangements.

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