Resident accuses Town Clerk of breaking law
By Kizzy Kalsakau & Anita Roberts. The owner of Boucherie Traverso, residing in the Salili area, Therese Traverso, has accused Port Vila Town Clerk David Hopa of...
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Japanese experts complete earthquake damage assessment
By Adorina Massing. Japanese experts who facilitated damage assessments after the 7.3-magnitudeearthquake have revealed their on-site survey reports and confirmed...
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Australian engineers complete structural assessments with MIPU and PWD
Compiled by Adorina Massing. The Public Works Department (PWD) conducted a wrap-up session with Australian engineers on structural assessments of public buildings in...
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Businesses along Kumul Highway allowed to reopen with Ministry of Infrastructure’s clearance
By Ezra Toara. The National Recovery Committee (NRC) yesterday declared that businesses along Kumul Highway Street, from Asco Motors through Prouds and up to...
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Banyan Bar to reopen in three weeks
By Adorina Massing. Chantilly’s on the Bay and Banyan Bar Operations Manager, Galo Munoz, has confirmed the bar will reopen in three weeks once the Chantilly’s...
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Focus on rebuilding and future: Bérnier
By Ezra Toara. The once-thriving Chantilly’s on the Bay has been reduced to rubble following severe earthquake damage, leaving approximately 60 employees without...
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Santo’s Blue Hole records 80% drop in visitors
By Nicholas Mwai. Tourism numbers at Santo’s Blue Hole Hangout & Tours have plummeted by 80%, according to Marie Louise Tamata Melteck, Owner and Manager of the...
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Demolition of Wong Store building depends on owner
By Anita Roberts. There are concerns about when the Wong Store building at Tagabe will be demolished, as school is starting soon and it is not safe for children...
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Manples Market vendors slash costs with VCBN VT500 table fee
By Adorina Massing. Market vendors at Manples have relocated, saving money by reducing daily costs from over VT3,000 to just VT500 at their new market venue at the...
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Ministry of Finance moves to EX FOL for VT2.5M a month
By Vourie Molivakoro. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM) has temporarily moved to the EX FOL complex under a VT2.5 million monthly rental...
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Independence Park and Convention Centre open space to host market vendors and businesses
By Ezra Toara. Retail businesses and market vendors in Port Vila will soon have a new location to sell their products. The designated areas include Independence Park...
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Brunet Entreprise condemns UNELCO fine and high water charges during recovery effort
By Adorina Massing. Brunet Entreprise Générale has voiced its concerns to UNELCO over the high charges for water consumption during the demolition of the La Casa...
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Public restricted from walking on road from Asco Motors to town
People are not allowed to walk on the road from Asco Motors to the Prouds Duty Free Shop in town, and up to the Child Care Preschool at Independence Park. This road...
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Affected businesses in CBD given licence and VAT flexibility
By Anita Roberts. Businesses in the Port Vila’s Central Business District (CBD) impacted by the earthquake will not face penalties for late business licence and Value...
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Gov’t considers temporary cruise ship tendering solution at Seafront
By Ezra Toara. The Vanuatu Government has identified the Seafront area in Port Vila as a temporary solution for tendering cruise ship passengers, paving the way for...
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Several VNPF-owned buildings to be demolished
By Anita Roberts. Three buildings owned by the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), including the top floor of its Port Vila headquarters, will be demolished due...
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Access passes for CBD restricted amid demolition efforts
By Ezra Toara. Businesses and individuals who previously received access passes to the Central Business District (CBD) have been advised to return them to the...
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Konnect Ltd the only approved passport photographers apart from Top Shots: Labour Department
By Charles Hakwa. It’s a new year, and many seasonal workers are out and about, rushing to get their required paperwork done to travel to New Zealand or Australia....
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