Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration
E-commerce Implementation Unit
AI Training for Entrepreneurs in Solomon Islands

Context

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), through its E-commerce Implementation Unit (EIU), is advancing the implementation of the National E-commerce Strategy (NECS). A key element of this strategy is strengthening digital capabilities across the private sector, with particular emphasis on emerging technologies that can help local businesses compete in the digital economy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a transformative tool for entrepreneurs and businesses globally. Building a foundational understanding of AI is essential for Solomon Islands entrepreneurs, who can use these tools to improve research, streamline operations, and enhance competitiveness.

EIU is organizing two training on AI Essentials, one online and one in-person. These session will introduce participants to simple ways of using AI without requiring coding skills.

The in-person workshop is anticipated to take place mid-September with a limit of 30 participants. Prerequisites include basic digital literacy and access to a laptop during the meeting.

Online Workshop Overview

• Title: AI Essentials (Zero-Code) — Practical AI Training
• Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025, (2 hours duration)
• Format: Online workshop
• Target Participants: Entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, influencers, and small business owners in the Solomon Islands.
• Number of participants: capped at 50

Training Details and Roles

The two-hour interactive workshop will provide participants with practical, hands-on skills, including:

• Research with confidence: breaking down questions, scanning multiple sources, and saving citations.
• Prompting effectively: using clear, everyday language to get useful outputs.
• Using AI tools without coding (MCP): such as Local Facts, Price Convert, and Task List.
• Voice-enabled productivity: dictating, transcribing, and compressing information into clear action steps.
• Trust and verification: knowing when to rely on AI responses and when to double-check.

Tangible takeaways for participants will include:

• A Prompt Playbook with ready-to-use templates.
• A Custom Instructions guide to stabilize outputs.
• A Deep Research checklist.
• An MCP tool cue card with practical commands.
• Voice and transcription tips for phone and laptop use.

Trainer

Gurpreet “G” Singh (CEO, Mereka & Biji-biji Initiative) is an experienced trainer and entrepreneur who builds AI-driven learning and talent platforms. His work focuses on making frontier technologies accessible and practical for communities, enabling learners to translate AI into simple, repeatable workflows that can be applied immediately.

Partner Roles

SICCI, YECSI, and other stakeholders will play a central role in ensuring effective outreach and participation. At this stage, partners are requested to:

• Share the training sign-up link with members once available.
• Encourage participation from interested entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Send one reminder to registered members 24–48 hours before the session.