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News, announcements and events from the Kiribati Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

KCCI Launches 2026 Small Business Grant Programme

Announcements

KCCI Launches 2026 Small Business Grant Programme

Grants of up to AUD 5,000 are now open to member businesses looking to expand operations, upgrade equipment or enter new markets.

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Chamber Signs MOU with Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation

News

Chamber Signs MOU with Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation

The partnership opens trade-mission exchanges, shared training programmes and market-access support for members in both countries.

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Kiribati Trade Expo 2026 Dates Announced

Events

Kiribati Trade Expo 2026 Dates Announced

The national trade expo returns to Bairiki Square on 12–14 November 2026, with exhibitor registrations opening in July.

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KCCI Welcomes New Board of Directors

Announcements

KCCI Welcomes New Board of Directors

Members elected the 2026–2028 Board at the Annual General Meeting, returning Taneti Baraniko as Board Chair.

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Private Sector Consultation on National Trade Policy

News

Private Sector Consultation on National Trade Policy

KCCI submitted a consolidated private-sector position paper to the Ministry of Commerce as part of the national trade policy review.

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Women in Business Mentorship Programme Graduates First Cohort

News

Women in Business Mentorship Programme Graduates First Cohort

Eighteen women entrepreneurs completed the six-month mentorship programme, with a second cohort opening later this year.

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KCCI Annual General Meeting 2026 — Notice to Members

Announcements

KCCI Annual General Meeting 2026 — Notice to Members

The 2026 AGM will be held on 15 May at the Otintaai Hotel, Bikenibeu. Financial members are entitled to vote on board elections.

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Digital Skills Training Workshop for SMEs

Events

Digital Skills Training Workshop for SMEs

A free two-day workshop covering online payments, social-media marketing and basic bookkeeping software runs 24–25 March.

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Chamber Responds to New Import Levy Proposal

News

Chamber Responds to New Import Levy Proposal

KCCI has asked government to phase in the proposed levy over two years and exempt essential business inputs.

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KCCI and MFED Host Business Licensing Forum

Events

KCCI and MFED Host Business Licensing Forum

Over 50 business owners joined the forum on licensing reform, with government committing to a simplified renewal process.

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