VCCI, New Caledonia Businesses Address Trade Barriers
By Ezra Toara. Representatives from a New Caledonian trade delegation met this week with the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to strengthen business...
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VT20M sandalwood investment to boost local processing
Compiled by Nicholas Mwai. A new sandalwood oil processing facility planned for Port Vila is set to inject an estimated VT20–21 million (AUD 250,000) into Vanuatu’s...
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Trade Talks Focus on Agriculture, Infrastructure, Investment
By Ezra Toara. The New Caledonia Trade and Investment Mission is taking place this week in Vanuatu under the theme “V.O.I.C.E 2030: Vanuatu Opportunities for...
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Raise Wages, Not Prices: Women’s Advocate Calls for Smarter Minimum Wage Reform
By Nicholas Mwai. A leading women’s advocate has backed a rise in Vanuatu’s minimum wage but cautions that increasing pay alone will not improve the lives of...
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More than VT500M in members’ contributions last month
By Anita Roberts. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) has collected more than VT500 million in members’ contributions last month. This was conveyed by the...
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Vanuatu Losing Out on Tuna Wealth, Says Prime Minister
By Doddy Morris. Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has warned that Vanuatu is failing to fully benefit from its tuna resources, saying the country is losing...
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Union calls for action after worker injury
By Antoine Malsungai. A construction worker employed by a Chinese company in Port Vila has suffered a serious workplace accident, raising concerns about occupational...
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Hangavulu Dairy Farm leads Santo’s fresh milk production
By Bruce Tamata. A young dairy farmer from Santo is turning his vision into daily production, with fresh milk now reaching local consumers. Greg Tavoasese of...
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USA Bridge in South Santo remains closed after quake damage
By Bruce Tamata. The newly constructed USA Bridge in South Santo has been closed after sustaining structural damage from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on 30 March....
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Bus operators stand firm on VT50 increase today
By Doddy Morris. Bus drivers under the Port Vila and SHEFA Land Transport Association say they will go ahead with a VT50 increase in bus fares starting today, despite...
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Drivers say VT15,000 fuel subsidy not enough
By Doddy Morris. A dispute has emerged between bus operators and the Government over the adequacy of the current VT15,000 fuel subsidy over two months, with drivers...
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PLTA to submit eligible transport operators for fuel subsidy this week
By Doddy Morris. The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has confirmed it will submit the names of eligible transport operators to the Department of Finance this...
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Koanapo pushes for policy to protect suburbs for local businesses
By Anita Roberts. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, has stressed the need for Ni-Vanuatu to take ownership of their economy as...
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No approval for bus and taxi fare increase in Santo, PLTA warns operators
By Nicholas Mwai. The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has confirmed that no increase in bus or taxi fares has been approved in SANMA Province, despite claims...
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A journey that began at sea ends with Unity Store farewell
By Doddy Morris. A business journey that began on the waters of Vanuatu is now coming to an end on land, as Unity Store in Luganville prepares to close after more...
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Egypt eyes stronger trade and tourism links with Vanuatu
By Ezra Toara. The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Vanuatu, Hani Mohamed Nagi Abdelhamid, formally presented his Letters of Credence to President Moli...
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Santo taro farmers first export to Australia
By Hilaire Bule. Santo farmers made history last Friday with the first export of a container of water taro to the Melbourne market in Australia. The Ministry of Trade...
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VNPF to roll out enhanced Special Death Benefit soon
By Anita Roberts. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) will soon roll out the enhanced Special Death Benefit (SDB) for its members following its launch next...
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