M-Vatu transaction for VNPF launched
by Anita Roberts Members of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), particularly those in the informal sector can now make their contributions directly into their...
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Vt130 million for repair to Lenakel and Litzlitz wharves
Repair works at the Lenakel Wharf on Tanna and Litzlitz Wharf on Malekula will soon begin by the Fletcher Organisation (Vanuatu) Ltd at a cost of Vt130 million. The...
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Finance Minister endorses first social media platform
Hello Vanuatu, a high end tech company, has released a home grown product that targets supporting every Ni-Vanuatu. Hello Social is a social media platform that will...
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VNPF to turn former Club Vanuatu into Shopping Mall
By Anita Roberts The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) is looking at demolishing the former Club Vanuatu building in town and turning it into a shopping mall....
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South Sea Cargo welcomes new addition to fleet
South Sea Cargo (SSC), with its commitment to supporting Inter Island Logistics, has welcomed a new addition to its fleet. “South Sea Cargo began operations about 18...
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Embrace e-commerce: Faivre
By Charles Hakwa Vanuatu Post Ltd (VPL) Board chairman, Daniel Faivre is encouraging everyone to share their ideas and help change e-commerce. Hailing the change in...
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GPS platform to enhance safety of vessels at sea
By Anita Roberts A total of 22 domestic ships in Port Vila and Luganville will soon be installed with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking platform to enhance...
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RBV launches National Payment System, pays VT299M dividend
By Josepheen Tarianga The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV)’s launching of the National Payment system (NPS) on Thursday coincided with its payment of a VT299,405,991...
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‘Bless to be Blessed’ ordered to refund clients
The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) has given the ‘Bless to be Blessed’ scheme in Port Vila 7 days to refund all monies collected from the public. The ultimatum was...
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JICA signs new tenancy agreement with VNPF
By Anita Roberts A new agreement has been signed for the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) to remain as a tenant of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund...
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Shop owner fined over Vt123,000 for slapping boy
The Magistrate Court has ordered a Chinese national to pay more than Vt123,000 damage for slapping a 14-year-old boy who went to his shop to buy biscuits. A default...
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APTC hands over bursaries to VIT
By Josepheen Tarianga The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has handed over VT40,000 bursaries to six of the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) students...
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Limited fund hindering water concession expansion
By Anita Roberts Having adequate funding to implement the Port Vila Water Supply concession expansion to populated surrounding areas of Port Vila by 2023 is a...
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FIU DECLINES REGISTRATION OF ENTITY
The Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has concluded, after an onsite visit, that the ‘Bless To Be Blessed’ entity was deficient in having the proper...
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WANTOK to expand services
By Josepheen Tarianga By Kizzy Kalsakau Wantok recently signed an undertaking agreement with the Telecommunications Radio-communications and Broadcasting Regulator...
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NBV marks 10 years as VNPF tenant
By Anita Roberts The National Bank of Vanuatu (NBV) celebrated 10 years as a tenant of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) yesterday. Located next to the...
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Interchange signs sponsorship for e-commerce symposium
By Josepheen Tarianga Interchange Limited has signed an agreement with Vanuatu Post Limited to be a sponsor of the first ever e-commerce symposium in the country....
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Company Directed To Suspend New Customer Intake
The Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has reached a consensus with the owner of ‘Bless To Be Blessed’ company to suspend the process of getting new customers...
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