Bana District

This is another major milestone achievement for the district.

The VSAT was installed at Tomau 2 ward to provide internet access to the local area.

Located in the old CDA building in the Beretemba area, the satellite site will offer high-speed internet to residents and businesses in the area, bringing them access to the world of online communication, information and opportunities.

“We are thrilled to bring internet access to this community,” said Junior Walolo, local ward leader and aspiring entrepreneur.

Already, keen investors have lined up with initial plans of tapping into agriculture, fisheries and tourism.

The Bana Free Trade Zone (BFTZ) pilot project will help boost the economy of Bana district, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea as a whole by attracting and concentrating companies in a business focused environment within the BFTZ area with its coast aimed at being a major international corridor.