ADB to help fund second Subsea Cable
Local tech company Prima Limited and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a debt-plus-grant mandate agreement to help fund the ‘Tamtam’ cable, which will be...
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Tove Foods partners with HXM Shop to support farmers after market closure
By Doddy Morris. Tove Foods is calling on former Port Vila Market vendors to register at its offices to be integrated into a new distribution framework, a step...
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Don’t cancel your trip to Vanuatu – we will return stronger: DoT
By Adorina Massing. With 70% of the tourism sector currently operational, the Department of Tourism (DoT) has assured a positive message for international aviation...
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Government issues Disclaimer Policy for business owners accessing damaged buildings
By Ezra Toara. Business owners seeking to access their properties in the main town must complete and sign a disclaimer form, according to the Recovery Operations...
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Chantilly’s on the Bay and La Casa D’Andrea to be demolished
The demolition of two major buildings—Chantilly’s on the Bay and La Casa D’Andrea E Luciano—in Port Vila’s Central Business District (CBD) has been designated as a...
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ADB approves VT61 million grant for earthquake relief
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a VT61 million grant to the Vanuatu Government from its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to help finance the...
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Department assessing earthquake impact on tourism
Adorina Massing. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has assured that it is conducting a two-week detailed assessment to determine the number of people in the tourism...
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Restricted CBD access limited to 8am-3:30pm
The Recovery Operations Centre (ROC) has announced stricter measures to manage movements in the restricted Central Business District (CBD) area effectively. Under the...
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Retreat Seaside helps former Reefers workers find jobs after earthquake
By Vourie Molivakoro. In the wake of the devastating earthquake that led to the closure of Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar in Port Vila, four of its former employees...
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Club Lit on the hunt for new location
By Vourie Molivakoro. Club Lit, one of Port Vila’s most renowned nightclubs, is on the hunt for a new location following extensive damage caused by the recent...
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Strict access rules in place for Port Vila’s CBD
The Recovery Operation Centre (ROC) has issued a warning to the public in Port Vila and on Efate regarding restricted access to the Central Business District (CBD)....
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Australia supports Vanuatu Daily Post with new recording devices
On the request of the Vanuatu Daily Post (VDP), the Australian High Commission (AHC) has funded three sets of high-quality recording devices to boost news reporting...
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Barriers to business: Roadblocks obstructing recovery in Port Vila
By Peter Stadly. The recent earthquake has left a lasting impact on Port Vila, bringing challenges not only to public safety but also to the economic recovery of the...
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Vunty String Band raising funds to build a dispensary
By Charles Hakwa. Vunty String Band has released their 12-track debut album called Sanma Arise and Shine. The string band hails from Alkoru village in the Big Bay...
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Punjas Vanuatu steps up with food donations for earthquake victims
Punjas Vanuatu Ltd donated basic food items to the Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster...
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Business relocations in Port Vila post-quake: See where services are now operating
By Diana Boar. Following the recent earthquake, various business establishments have relocated due to the closure of primary buildings in the Central Business...
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ADB provides VT616M grant for Vanuatu earthquake relief
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided US$5 million (approximately VT616,750,000) in contingent disaster financing to support emergency relief efforts in...
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Women vendors relocate to VFF Freswota Stadium
By Vourie Molivakoro. At least 10 women vendors, who used to sell handmade dresses and other items at the Downtown Centre-Point Market, have temporarily set up at the...
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