Ramada backs efforts for cleaner lagoon
By Charles Hakwa. Following numerous claims from Erakor villagers about lagoon-side resorts lacking proper sewage systems and contributing to pollution in the lagoon,...
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Some domestic routes may require government financial assistance: DG PMO
By Charles Hakwa. The Director General (DG) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Cherol Ala, recently led a delegation, including Aviation Projects of Australia,...
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North Queensland tourism potential overlooked, says frequent visitor
By Doddy Morris. Reece Blacklock, a business owner in North Queensland and frequent visitor to Vanuatu, says the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) appears to be doing...
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Southeast Ambrym’s road crisis
By Diana Boar. More than 15 transport drivers from the Southeast Ambrym region, specifically from Taveak village to Endu village, have voiced concerns over the poor...
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Tove Foods to launch 2kg chicken mince product on December 12
By Doddy Morris. Tove Foods, Vanuatu’s first regional poultry distributor, will launch its frozen 2kg chicken mince product on December 12, 2024. A Tove Foods...
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Digicel Vanuatu becomes a Starlink Authorised Reseller, offers Starlink Enterprise Internet
Digicel Vanuatu announced a boost to its enterprise offerings with the launch of Digicel Pacific Starlink Enterprise Internet on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. “This new...
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Women in leadership the game-changer: DG Faerua
Women in leadership is the game-changer. The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS), Arthur Faerua, made the above remarks...
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Minister yet to decide on VT200 bus fare proposal: Director of Local Authorities
By Ezra Toara. The proposed increase in adult bus fares to VT200 has yet to receive approval from the Minister of Internal Affairs. Director of Local Authorities, Ian...
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Vanuatu and China’s bilateral agreement for aviation development
By Adorina Massing. The Vanuatu Government signed a bilateral agreement on Civil Air Transport and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Traffic Rights with the Civil...
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A Vanuatuan supermarket matriarch gifted her brother $33 million — then the ATO came calling
An elderly supermarket matriarch in Vanuatu sent her Australia-based brother nearly $33 million in gifts over 10 years. Australia’s tax man claimed the money was...
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Bus Fares To Increase Starting January
By Doddy Morris and Harry Leo. Beginning January 1, 2025, the adult bus fare in Port Vila and its urban areas is set to increase from VT150 to VT200, reflecting a...
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Vanuatu hosts third successful Corporate Governance and Risk Management Training
A diverse group of participants from the National Bank of Vanuatu, Vanuatu National Provident Fund, Central Pacific Producers Ltd in Kiribati, and the Vanuatu Tourism...
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Tanna farmer earns VT200,000 despite costs
By Doddy Morris. A female carrot farmer from Tanna Island is earning over VT200,000 from her sales in Port Vila, despite incurring expenses for transport and sea...
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PSC Chairman Mahe takes lead in strengthening regional governance
By Adorina Massing. With his new role as the Chairman of the Pacific Public Service Regional Governance Board (RGB), Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC)...
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Labour demand for seasonal workers impacting kava production in Vanuatu: Seremaiah
By Bruce Tamata. Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Matai Seremaiah, said the labour mobility programmes have greatly impacted kava production, as a large number...
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New FIU Director Appointed
By Anita Roberts. The Attorney General (AG), Arnold Kiel Loughman, yesterday announced the appointment of Teddy Garaelulumele as the new Director for the Vanuatu...
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WSB premieres new film ‘Trees’
By Adorina Massing. Wan Smol Bag (WSB) Theatre has launched its new film Trees, which premiered yesterday at Tana Cine. The 63-minute-long movie shows the struggles...
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Santo West Coast Area Council Headquarter opens in Wusi
The Santo West Coast Area Council Headquarters was officially opened on 26th of November 2024, marking a noteworthy advancement in the national Government’s vision of...
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