VNPF reports strong returns from key investments in 2024
By Terence Malapa. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) recorded solid investment returns in 2024, driven by dividends from major local companies, steady growth...
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VTO warns irresponsible reporting on airport robbery could hurt tourism
By Hilaire Bule. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, has called on professional and social media to exercise...
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Robbers on the run with VT49 million: Bongran
By Hilaire Bule. Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Kalshem Bongran revealed to the Vanuatu Daily Post yesterday evening that Fexco has confirmed the two robbers seized...
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Maewo’s Malolo Airport reopens after runway works
By Ezra Toara. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV) has announced the reopening of Malolo Airport on Maewo, allowing air services to resume following the...
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Customers to cover streetlight costs as UNELCO takes over operations
By Anita Roberts. UNELCO will begin charging customers in Port Vila and Efate less than VT1 per month for operating and managing streetlights, as the company takes...
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VNPF records strong 2024 performance despite earthquake setbacks
By Terence Malapa. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) reported a strong financial performance for 2024, recording a net return on investments of VT1.9 billion...
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Vanuatu Basket invests VT600 million in copra production
By Hilaire Bule. The Future Fund under the Government Citizenship Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) initiative has invested more than VT600,000,000 to increase copra...
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Carnival cruise visits bring festive cheer to Port Vila and Mystery Island
By Doddy Morris. Carnival Adventure visited Port Vila and Carnival Splendor called at Mystery Island yesterday, bringing over 3,000 tourists on each ship and donating...
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VCCE pays VT30M weekly to copra and cocoa farmers
By Hilaire Bule. The recent increase in copra prices on the world market has boosted local production in islands traditionally known for their copra plantations....
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VT15M paid to make Santo’s American Road public
By Hilaire Bule. The Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has compensated VT15 million to Mr. Peter Colmar to make the American Road from Chapuis to the gate of...
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Festive sea travel rises, maritime safety urged
By Matthew Kensen. As the festive season approaches, maritime authorities in Vanuatu are reminding seafarers, shipowners, and the general public of the critical...
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ADB backing opens value-added pathways for vulnerable women
By Bruce Tamata. Over 100 vulnerable women from communities across Luganville have benefited from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) COVID-19 Response to Vulnerable...
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VT3.2B Pentecost Wharf and Road Project kicks off
By Hilaire Bule. The groundbreaking of the first wharf on Pentecost and Phase 2 of the tar seal road, a project valued at VT3,240,000,000, took place at Melsisi...
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Emau pilot survey gathers data for sustainable planning
The Government of Vanuatu, through Blue Prosperity Vanuatu, has launched a pilot Ocean Use Survey (OUS) in Emau as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen...
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Central Market local restaurants back in business
The local restaurant section at the Port Vila Central Market has officially reopened, welcoming back both residents and visitors. The entire market complex was closed...
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First National Export Strategy presented
By Bruce Tamata. TheVanuatu Aid-for-Trade Management Unit (VAMU)has presented the first-ever First National Export Strategy (NES) for 2026-2031, with a focus on...
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Island to Global Program pushes Ni-Vanuatu SMEs toward export markets
By Nicholas Mwai. The Island to Global (I2G) programme has concluded after 15 months, aimed at transforming how Ni-Vanuatu small businesses prepare for international...
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Malekula Pepper maker steps up at Vanuatu Made Christmas Show
By Bruce Tamata. Joel Kalnpel, an ambitious pepper farmer and value-added producer from North West Malekula, was spotted among the many new producers at this year’s...
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