Pomio District is a rural electorate and is among the largest districts in the country, with accessibility set as a priority for the Pomio District Development Authority (DDA) Elias Kapavore, took office in 2015.
Currently Pomio District has the MV Pomio, a cargo and passenger vessel which is out for a week to undergo maintenance.
This vessel was purchased in South Korea and modified in the Philippines before it was brought over to Palmalmal two years ago. It has since been servicing ports in the province and neighbouring West New Britain Province.
