The East Sepik Provincial Administration has reinforced its support for the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo by presenting a K32,000 cheque to the organizing committee. The contribution will boost preparations for the April 21–23, 2026 Expo in Wewak, which aims to showcase PNG cocoa and connect local farmers with international buyers.

The Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo 2026 is expanding its nationwide fundraising campaign with two upcoming Corporate Fundraising Dinners in Vanimo on 12 December 2025 and Lae on 26 January 2026. Following the strong launch in Port Moresby, these events aim to raise vital funds to support the Expo in Wewak next April, helping deliver a world-class platform for cocoa farmers, buyers, exporters, and industry partners across Papua New Guinea.

The Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo 2026 is preparing to roll out two additional Corporate Fundraising Dinners as part of its nationwide fundraising campaign to support next year’s major cocoa event in Wewak. Following the successful launch in Port Moresby, the Expo’s Technical Advisory and Working Committee has confirmed that the next fundraising dinners will be held in Vanimo on 12 December 2025 and in Lae on 26 January 2026 by. The Committee says the goal of

Daryl Worimo Wobar-Regional Cocoa Coordinator, East/West Sepik, Ali Said Yesuf- Program Coordinator EU-STREIT PNG, Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo Technical Working Committee Interim Chairman- Jeffrey Yawi at the Cocoa Expo First Fundraising Dinner in Village Inn, Wewak, ESP (Image and story from NBC PNG) The Greater Sepik Region cocoa farmers will meet face-to-face with international chocolate tasters, investors, and buyers from overseas for the first time in 2026 at the Co

Picture and story from PNG Bulletin. (Above: MP Hon. James Donald who also pledged 1 Million to the Event) Meanwhile, in Port Moresby, political attention shifted this evening to the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence Trade and Expo Fundraising Dinner, hosted at the Dynasty Restaurant. Hon. James Donald, Member for North Fly and Deputy Opposition Leader, was captured arriving as an attendee at the event. Governor Allan Bird also confirmed his attendance as the Keynote Speaker,

The Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo is set to be the biggest event ever held in East Sepik Province, bringing international buyers, chocolate makers, and investors to meet local farmers for the first time from April 21st–23rd, 2026. The first corporate fundraiser at the Village Inn raised K210,000, showing strong confidence in the region’s growing cocoa industry. Interim Committee Chairman Mr. Jeffrey Yawi thanked all contributors and said the funds will help b