The future of land management in Vanuatu
By Anna Naupa and Mike Waiwai. The book My Land, My Life: Dispossession at the Frontier of Desire by the Australian National University’s Associate Professor Siobhan...
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PM Salwai strengthens Vanuatu-Indonesia relations at Presidential Inauguration
By Ezra Toara. Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, accompanied by Mrs. Marie Salwai, conducted an official visit to Indonesia from 19 to 21 October 2024 to attend the...
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Eratap Resort reduces plastic waste with reusable bottles
By providing all guests with reusable drinking bottles, Eratap Resort has demonstrated a serious commitment to reducing single-use plastics and waste in Vanuatu’s...
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Chinese Warships’ stopover in Port Vila amid growing regional influence
By Doddy Morris. Two Chinese vessels, Xianyang (108) and Nanning (162), spent three nights this week at Port Vila’s main wharf, departing on Wednesday morning....
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German Aviation Company Panaf conducts due diligence on Air Vanuatu
A delegation from the German aviation investment company Panaf is in Vanuatu to conduct physical due diligence on Air Vanuatu (AV3). Acting Prime Minister (PM) and...
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Minister revamping MSG for Fair Trade
By Len Garae. Minister of Trade, Commerce, Cooperative, Tourism, and Industry, Samson Samsen, said he is committed to closing the gap by revitalising Trade Agreements...
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Lonely Planet ranks Vanuatu in Top 10 Global Travel destinations for 2025
The Lonely Planet, one of the world’s leading travel authorities, has chosen Vanuatu as one of the Top 10 Global Countries to visit in 2025. The Vanuatu Tourism...
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ANZ launches matched savings program pilot in Vanuatu
ANZ yesterday announced that Saver Plus, the world’s largest and longest-running matched savings and financial education program, is being trialled in Vanuatu. This...
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Morning Fresh Kava Bar – A success story from seasonal work to entrepreneurship
By Clifton Kissel. The owner of Morning Fresh Kava Bar (MFKB), Kency Atel, who participated in the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP), has referred to kava as ‘gold’...
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Japanese Influencers to promote Vanuatu Tourism Attractions
By Doddy Morris. Vanuatu is set to benefit from a series of strategic tourism and business initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and visitor numbers from Japan....
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Communities speak out on revitalising domestic air routes
Improving air connectivity in Santo The Community Service Obligation (CSO) team completed its journey through Vanuatu’s remote provinces, concluding in Santo, SANMA...
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Justice Ministry’s Capacity Development Coordinator earns MBA with JICA scholarship
A committed staff member of the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS), Ann Sharon Pakoa, has successfully completed the Master of Business Administration...
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Aore Coffee eyes overseas expansion after domestic success
By Ezra Toara. Aore Coffee, a small business currently selling its products domestically, is preparing to expand into international markets. The family business that...
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Owner of Japanese Shop “J-Life” promotes quality and healthier food options
By Doddy Morris. Jie Liang, the owner of “J-life,” the only Japanese shop in Port Vila that specialises in authentic Japanese products, is making waves by offering...
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TRBR confirms two network resellers for Starlink in Vanuatu
By Adorina Massing. The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) has announced two active resellers for Starlink services in Vanuatu...
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Vanuatu’s poultry sector gains focus through ‘One Country One Priority Product’ Initiative
By Nicholas Mwai. The One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), aims to...
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Japan to provide Vanuatu with Fisheries Research Vessel
By Doddy Morris. Vanuatu is poised to receive a fisheries research vessel from the Japanese Government, which will facilitate surveys of its fisheries resources and...
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Air Vanuatu liquidation hits Vanuatu’s economy, World Bank Report urges Pacific investment across 11 nations
By Ezra Toara. Vanuatu’s economy experienced a substantial shock in 2024 due to the liquidation of Air Vanuatu, which profoundly impacted tourism and related sectors,...
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