PEMBA, Jan. 12 -- MINISTER of State in the Vice Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yussuf Masauni, has said Pemba has vast tourism potential and that the construction of the Mkoani Port will open more opportunities across various sectors, particularly tourism.

Eng Masauni said the Mkoani Port is a vital lifeline for the people of Pemba, serving as a key gateway for trade, education, health services, tourism and social interaction between Pemba, Unguja and Mainland Tanzania.

He made the remarks on Saturday, while laying the foundation stone for the construction of a modern passenger terminal at the port.

The new terminal will have the capacity to serve more than 1,500 passengers and is expected to upgrade port ser...