Over 30 arrive as China-Vanuatu air link begins
By Doddy Morris. A test flight from China to Vanuatu touched down in Port Vila yesterday, carrying over 30 passengers and marking what officials describe as a major...
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Tove Eats Ltd appoints Craig Wakefield as new GM
By Doddy Morris. Tove Eats Limited, operating under the name Tove Foods, has officially appointed Craig Wakefield as their new General Manager (GM). With over 20...
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VNCW empowers Napko Women with sewing equipment to strengthen livelihood skills
By Kizzy Kalsakau. The Vanuatu National Council of Women (VNCW) has extended vital support to the Napko Women’s Presbyterian Women’s Mission Union (PWMU) through the...
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VRDB and Vodafone Launch MVATU Digital Loan platform to Boost Rural Financial Access
By Nicholas Mwai. In a bold step toward digital transformation and rural empowerment, the Vanuatu Rural Development Bank (VRDB) has partnered with Vodafone Vanuatu to...
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VT320 million road upgrade transforms Northeast Malekula access
By Nicholas Mwai. A VT320 million investment by the Australian Government is set to reshape the economic and social landscape of north-eastern Malekula through the...
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Vanuatu urged to embrace indigenous wisdom for sustainable development
By Ezra Toara. Caribbean economist and advocate for inclusive, resilient economies Marla Dukharan addressed participants at the YumiStanap Vanuatu dialogue yesterday,...
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PM Napat calls for collective action to build a resilient and inclusive Vanuatu
By Ezra Toara. During his keynote address at the Yumi Stanap Vanuatu conference yesterday, Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat reaffirmed the government’s commitment to...
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Workshop boosts digital journalism skills in Vanuatu
By Ezra Toara. A social media and digital journalism workshop facilitated by BBC Media Action through the Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) is helping local media...
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South Paray Wharf complete, opens in May
By Ezra Toara. The South Paray Wharf project, a key component of Vanuatu’s inter-island shipping network, has officially been completed after more than a decade of...
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Takara Geothermal exploration reaches final phase with Groundlink Energy
By Matthew Kensen. The development of geothermal energy in Vanuatu has taken a major step forward as Groundlink Energy Pty Ltd, an Australia-based company, has...
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Osaka Expo opens global stage for Vanuatu
Compiled by Ezra Toara. Vanuatu has officially opened its Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, offering visitors a chance to connect with a nation where land,...
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Airlift vital for more than tourism, says Caribbean Economist
By Ezra Toara. While aviation and tourism are two distinct sectors, they remain deeply interdependent, says Marla Dukharan, a Caribbean economist and leading advisor...
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Guest’s post raises questions on Resort bias
By Nicholas Mwai. A recent post detailing a concerning experience at Aore Island Resort has sparked a wave of conversation across Vanuatu. The post was written by a...
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Forney Enterprise expands direct kava trade with Banks Islands
By Doddy Morris. Forney Enterprise has begun sourcing green and dry kava directly from the Banks Islands in TORBA Province following a breakthrough in shipping...
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Passenger numbers drop at Vanuatu Airports – AVL
Compiled by Adorina Massing. Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL) has reported a decline in passenger traffic across its network in February, with total movements down 26%...
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Tanna farmers encouraged to shift from subsistence to commercial farming
By Ezra Toara & Kizzy Kalsakau. Over 80% of Tanna Island’s population depend on agriculture for their livelihood. While most still practice subsistence farming, there...
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Chinese national fined for overstaying visa and illegal business activities
By Terence Malapa. A Chinese national has been penalised by the Department of Immigration Services for overstaying his visa and engaging in illegal business...
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No online booking system for domestic flights affects tourism: Tanna resort owner
By Charles Hakwa. Tourists visiting Vanuatu often want to explore islands beyond Efate, but AV3 (formerly Air Vanuatu) does not offer an online system for booking...
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