Repair is Vanuatu Government’s responsibility: Chinese Construction Firm
By Nicholas Mwai. The recent earthquake in Port Vila has left many buildings, including the new Finance Building and the Presidential Palace, damaged. These...
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Port Vila businesses hit hard: 2,000 workers affected, 700 in urgent need
By Ezra Toara. The Ministry of Tourism and Trade, operating under the Economic Sub-Committee led by the Ministry of Finance, is driving initiatives to ensure faster...
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MV Torba Rose to boost TORBA-Port Vila Connectivity
By Doddy Morris. The arrival of the MV Torba Rose in TORBA Province is set to boost fast transportation from TORBA to Port Vila, with plans to align its schedule with...
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Demolition starts
By Anita Roberts. Demolition of earthquake-damaged buildings in the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) will soon begin, starting with two private buildings,...
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SANMA SG sees economic boost from Santo’s first 2025 cruise ship
By Terence Malapa The newly appointed Secretary General (SG) of SANMA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Johnathan Iavere, said SANMA Province was fortunate to...
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Handicraft vendors to stay longer at Freswota Stadium
By Vourie Molivakoro. Port Vila’s handicraft vendors, who temporarily relocated to the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) Freswota Stadium following the earthquake,...
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Port Vila CBD closure affects tourism vendors at Mystery Island
By Terence Malapa. Tourism vendors on Mystery Island, located to the south of Vanuatu, are experiencing extensive challenges due to the ongoing lockdown of Port...
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Vanuatu Water back on shelves despite challenges after earthquake
By Nicholas Mwai. A month after the devastating earthquake that disrupted operations across Vanuatu, Vanuatu Water is making its way back to supermarket shelves,...
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Elektro Club waiting for Mayor’s midnight curfew to be enforced before relocating
By Adorina Massing. Elektro nightclub shared that they will be relocating their business outside of Port Vila if the Port Vila City Council’s (PVCC) order for all...
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ANZ donates VT7.5M to Vanuatu earthquake relief
By Doddy Morris. ANZ has donated VT7.5 million to the Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) to support the country’s recovery from the December earthquake, which caused...
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Restoration of electricity to Ifira hinges on clearance of road blockage at Lapetasi Wharf
By Diana Boar. Managing Director of UNELCO Frédéric Petit has stated that residents of Ifira Point and Island could receive electricity within two weeks, provided...
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Business Owners Voice Frustrations Over Port Vila CBD Closure
By Doddy Morris. Over 200 frustrated business owners gathered at the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) compound yesterday to share their concerns...
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Rebuilding costs for private buildings fall on owners: ROC Chairman
By Anita Roberts. The rebuilding costs for private buildings in the recovery site affected by the earthquake are the responsibility of owners, said the Chairman of...
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Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation pledges over VT1M for Vanuatu earthquake relief
The Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation has pledged $20,000 (around VT1,074,600)to support relief and recovery efforts in Vanuatu, following the recent earthquake that...
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Seaside Market sales slow, vendors ask authorities to repair and reopen main market
By Nicholas Mwai. The temporary closure of the main market in town due to structural cracks has left vendors struggling with the economic fallout. With the market in...
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Western Union sets up temporary branch at Tassiriki
By Charles Hakwa. Western Union and Nambawan Currency Exchange have opened a branch at Tassiriki inside The Trading Haus shop on the main road near the Korman...
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Recovery Efforts Begin in Port Vila CBD, but Over 200 Businesses Still Affected
By Doddy Morris. Over 90 buildings, including more than 200 businesses within the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD), remain under lockdown following the 7.3...
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Vanuatu Beverage works to restore water production after earthquake, distributes over 30 tons of drinking water
By Nicholas Mwai. In the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Efate, Vanuatu Beverage Limited (VBL) has stepped up to address the urgent need: access to safe...
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