Languages spoken in the Kerema area include Toaripi, Kakiae, Opae, Moivo Hivi and Tairuma.

[1] The villages towards the east of Kerema from Hamuhamu, Miaru to Iokea and inland to Moveave all speak Toaripi.

The Gulf area is blessed with many natural resources such as abundant marine life, rich jungle, sago, betelnut (buai), and many others.

Currently oil and gas explorations are showing positive results and it will be major income earner to the province.

Fishing, logging and oil are the main industries, although betelnut and sago are the major cash crop for the local people.