[Published on Saturday, Jan 31]

BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

A weeklong Digital Content Creation training has ended successfully in Gizo, Western Province, courtesy to the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI).

The training brought together young entrepreneurs and digital content creation enthusiasts from Gizo to gain practical skills and knowledge in content creation for online platforms.

Trainers from Reggae Haus and Reveal Pasifik spent four days unpacking video shooting techniques and hands-on video editing using free video-editing applications available online, enabling participants to learn affordable and accessible digital tools.

Speaking at the closing and certificate presentation ceremony on Friday, Jan 30, Principal Investment Officer of Western Province, Kedrian Ishmael Vilibasia, said the training reflects the Western Provincial Government’s firm commitment to build a digitally skilled workforce and empower entrepreneurs, youth and professionals to compete in an increasingly digital economy.

He said e-commerce is no longer an option but a necessity as digital transformation continues to reshape business operations and transactions globally.

Vilibasia expressed confidence that participants are now better equipped to seize new opportunities, expand markets and contribute meaningfully to provincial and national development.

“We sincerely appreciate the dedication of the trainers, the organising team and partner institutions who ensured the success of this training programme. Your expertise and commitment have made a lasting impact.

“On behalf of the Western Provincial Government, the Honourable Premier, Provincial Secretary and Deputy Provincial Secretary, I thank you for this privilege to address you at the conclusion of this E-commerce Training Programme,” he said.

Vilibasia congratulated the participants and encouraged them to apply the skills and knowledge gained to drive the growth of the province’s digital sector.

“Be innovative, confident and become ambassadors of digital transformation in your respective sectors. I wish you every success in your future endeavours,” he said.

National Coordinator of the E-Commerce Division at the Ministry of Commerce, Tristein Zutu described the training as a great success.

He said his team was pleased to see the growing interest among youths in digital content creation as a source of livelihood.

“This training is one of the best outcomes since we introduced this programme last year.

“Participants were very active and eager to learn. The videos and photos submitted for group work were beyond expectation, showing that participants took the training very seriously. My team is very pleased with the outcome,” Zutu said.

He acknowledged the Western Provincial Government, the Western Province Young Entrepreneurs Council and all participants for their commitment throughout the training.

Zutu also thanked the trainers from Reggae Haus and Reveal Pasifik for facilitating and delivering the programme.

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