Local farmer secures design protection for chips cutter
The Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office (VanIPO) has granted a Certificate of Registration under the Designs Act No.3 of 2003 to veteran farmer John Morrison Bong...
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Port Vila Market vendors learn benefits of VPPA registration
The Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority (VPPA) recently conducted a targeted awareness session for vendors at the Port Vila Central Market, aimed at strengthening the...
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Erromango Cultural Association opposes proposed mining prospecting licence
Compiled by Terence Malapa. The Erromango Cultural Association (ECA) has voiced serious concern regarding a proposed mining prospecting licence covering large areas...
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Vanuatu Can’t Get Insurance — and That Puts All of Us at Risk
By Paul Vogelsberger. I’ve been in Vanuatu since 2005. I’ve watched this country handle one hard hit after another — cyclones, earthquakes, global shocks, airline...
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VCCI and Indonesian counterpart strengthen business ties
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday with the Kamar Dagang dan Industri...
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‘Business as usual’ is no longer safe, says PM as government charts economic path
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat emphasised the need for economic transformation yesterday as the central goal of the Government, at a first-ever government forum...
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Gov’t pushes Island Focus Initiative to meet tourism demand
By Ezra Toara & Kizzy Kalsakau. The Government is strengthening its Island Focus Initiative (IFI) to lift food production and support farmers, particularly as tourism...
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ADB, Prima Ltd sign landmark cable deal
By Nicholas Mwai. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Prima Limited have signed a landmark financing package to support the design, construction and installation of...
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Critical engine part arrives, AV3 ATR nears return
By Doddy Morris. A long-awaited engine component for AV3’s ATR 72-600 aircraft arrived in Vanuatu today, bringing the grounded aircraft closer to resuming domestic...
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100+ Freshwota vendors trained on scales
More than 100 market vendors at Freshwota Field have completed training on the use of weighing scales and standard pricing, in a move aimed at improving fair trade...
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PVCC backs shift to weight-based trade
Efforts to strengthen fair pricing in Port Vila markets are gaining ground, with the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) supporting the transition to compulsory scale...
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Seaside Market transitions to “Slow Food” hub
Seaside Market is undergoing a vibrant transformation, with between 40 and 50 local farmers now officially occupying designated trading spaces. Following this...
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VCCI charts future with Strategic Plan 2026–2028
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2028 in Port Vila on Friday, 13 February 2026, outlining a clear...
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Next generation of Ni-Vanuatu thrive at Titan FX
Vanuatu’s biggest fintech employer, Titan FX, spent the past year investing in the local knowledge economy, expanding its presence on the Port Vila bayfront while...
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VFSC achieves IOSCO Associate Membership, boosts global standing
The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) has been recognised as an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO),...
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MV Blue Wota to slash Vila–Santo travel to 6–7 hours
By Nicholas Mwai. Vanuatu’s inter-island transport is entering a new era with the launch of MV Blue Wota, a high-speed passenger ferry capable of travelling at 37...
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New price limits to protect consumers
By Ezra Toara & Kizzy Kalsakau. With complaints rising over overcharging and inconsistent pricing across shops, the Bureau of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs...
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AV3 ATR aircraft to fly again by end of February
By Doddy Morris. AV3, formerly Air Vanuatu before entering liquidation, expects its ATR 72-600 aircraft to return to service by the end of this month following...
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