Wharf landslide works underway, road could reopen in six months
By Nicholas Mwai. A joint venture involving Loic Dinh, Ward Demolition and Pierre-Henri Brunet has been awarded the contract to carry out ongoing landslide clearance...
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Two airport robbery suspects released on VT200,000 bail
The Magistrates Court has granted bail to two people accused of involvement in the recent armed robbery at the Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal. Junior...
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First Twin Otter on its way
Compiled by Anita Roberts. The government, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM), has confirmed that the country’s first new Twin Otter is...
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Temotu Premier to lead delegation for TORBA–Vanuatu trade deal signing
The Premier of Temotu Province, Stanley Tehiahua, will lead a delegation to TORBA Province in Vanuatu this month. The visit’s purpose is to officially sign a trade...
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Gov’t advances National Packhouse Programme with Santo construction launch
The Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC) confirmed yesterday that construction of the Santo National Packhouse has begun, marking a key step in the Government’s...
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Make money from land, do not be a ‘slave’: Peanut seller
By Anita Roberts. Lui Joseph, who sells cooked peanuts on the streets around Port Vila, earns VT20,000 a day if he sells all 100 packets in a bag. On cruise ship...
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Business licences must be renewed before February 2
All registered businesses must renew their licences before February 2, 2026, according to the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue (DCIR). Applications are...
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Solomon Airlines’ Port Vila–NZ New Year flight deals start today
Solomon Airlines has launched special New Year fares for flights from Port Vila to New Zealand, with savings of up to 20% on year-round rates, starting today. The...
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Farmer blocks Gov’t biosecurity team investigating watermelon beetles
By Doddy Morris. A veteran watermelon farmer has refused entry to a Government biosecurity team sent to investigate beetles found inside watermelons on his farm, the...
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167 electricity meters installed at Melsisi
By Hilaire Bule. Final works are underway at Melsisi in central Pentecost ahead of the commissioning of its hydropower system scheduled for this month. Albert Vireibo...
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VT2B Chinese grant to upgrade Port Vila CBD roads
By Anita Roberts. The Chinese Government will give a VT2 billion grant for the upgrade and sealing of roads in the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD). The...
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Court remands two over airport heist
By Doddy Morris. One male and one female suspect were remanded in custody by the Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon in connection with the robbery at the Port Vila...
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VT780,000 charter flight for main airport robbery suspect
By Hilaire Bule. The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) had to charter one of Air Taxi Vanuatu’s private aircraft yesterday to fly back the main suspect, who allegedly...
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Kava shortage in capital linked to holiday travel and logistics challenges
By Nicholas Mwai. Port Vila’s kava shortage during the Christmas and New Year season is not only due to limited supply from farmers but also to holiday travel, slow...
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Seven arrested over Airport robbery, alleged mastermind captured in Santo
By Doddy Morris. A reliable source has confirmed to the Vanuatu Daily Post that as of yesterday, seven suspects allegedly involved in Vanuatu’s unprecedented airport...
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Future Fund urges full CIIP investment to boost economy, tackle CRB
By Hilaire Bule. Managing Director of Future Fund Company, John Tonner, said the company is committed to protecting the copra industry and advancing renewable energy...
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Starlink links Motalava village, ends years of isolation
By Doddy Morris. Member of Parliament (MP) for Torres Constituency, John Joseph, has purchased and installed a Starlink satellite internet system for Avar Village on...
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Vanuatu entrepreneurs urged to harness global partnerships
By Antoine Malsungai. After 45 years of independence, Vanuatu’s entrepreneurial landscape is entering a new era of transformation. Local entrepreneur Adams Lopez...
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