Santo MP funds new road in Port Vila
By Len Garae. Member of Parliament (MP) for Santo Rural, MP Samson Samsen, has made history by funding the building of the latest access road approximately 500 metres...
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Overcrowding at Immigration Office as thousands rush to collect passports
By Ezra Toara. The Immigration Office has recently been overwhelmed by large crowds, raising concerns among the public. Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat,...
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Operation Fire Support donates VT512,000 worth of helmets to Vanuatu Fire Service
By Doddy Morris. The Executive Director of Operation Fire Support, Timothy Wainwright, has donated eight new structural firefighting helmets, valued at over...
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Australia gives 13 vehicles and 2 boats to Vanuatu Police Force
By Doddy Morris. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner, Reece Kershaw, has announced a commitment to upgrade the Vanuatu Police Force’s (VPF)...
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Market Vendors asks Mayor Jenny for Chairs
By Amona Kellen. Market vendors in the Port Vila Central Market are asking the new Mayor for chairs to sit down while they sell their fruits and veggies. This request...
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Kava Vine featuring Ekur Mao Kava Bar
By Julia Charley. This week, the Kava Vine Team visited a hidden gem outside the city—Ekur Mao Kava Bar, located in the quaint community of Ekur within Pango Village....
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Further training on use of scales to be conducted with market vendors on August
By Sabrina Tabi. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs (PMCA), Lissie Taura states that while in most jurisdiction in the world,...
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Vanuatu Tourism Office presents marketing plans for next five months
Compiled by Nicholas Mwai. The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has hosted an International Market Forum to present market insights and marketing plans for the next five...
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Australian Parliamentarians applaud leadership at Eton Women’s Resilience Market
By Nicholas Mwai. The delegation of Australian parliamentarians who are in Vanuatu to visit various development programs have commended the leadership reflected in...
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Ex-Pilot speaks out following fatal Air Taxi crash
By Doddy Morris. Sebastien Lamoureux, a former Chief Pilot for a prominent airline in Vanuatu, has voiced strong criticism following the recent tragic Air Taxi crash...
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Air connectivity between Port Vila and Santo impacted after Air Taxi crash
By Charles Hakwa. Cindy Oritz -Gaston of the Espiritu Santo Tourism Association (ESTA) says the recent crash involving a Britten Norman Islander aircraft from Air...
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UNELCO’s new smart meters help customers detect early leaks and save water
By Doddy Morris. Juliet Emile, a UNELCO water customer, has shared her positive experience with the newly installed smart water meter that was implemented earlier...
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ESTA upskills local talent and keeps motivation high despite challenges
Over 40 workers from 16 bungalows, hotels, restaurants, and tours in Santo were trained in cookery, food and beverage services, and housekeeping. They worked together...
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Wilco Round Island Relay returns
By Nicholas Mwai. Wilco Round Island Relay, one of Vanuatu’s largest relay events, returns today, after a four-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s...
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VFIPA cancels Financial Dealer Licences for 23 companies
The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) has announced the cancellation of 23 Financial Dealer Licence (FDL) companies in Vanuatu. This action is due...
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Lord Mayor urges businesses to decorate for Independence Day
By Ezra Toara & Julia Charley. All businesses around Port Vila are encouraged to decorate the outside of their offices in preparation for Independence Day. Lord Mayor...
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iCount backs Mele community Independence celebrations
Compiled by Ezra Toara. iCount Limited (Ltd) has continued its tradition of generosity by donating essential stationery supplies in celebration of Children’s Day in...
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Tourism remains a strong growing sector in Vanuatu: Kalotap
Tourism remains a strong, growing sector in Vanuatu, despite the challenges of aviation connectivity and climate change. Mr. Mark Kalotap, Principal Tourism...
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