Pentecost hydropower stations handed over to gov’t
Three Japan-funded pico-hydropower stations at Waterfall, Melsisi and Larimaat villages on Pentecost were officially launched and handed over to the Vanuatu...
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Korman vendors trained to use scale
Twenty market vendors selling produces at the Korman Market have completed a training on how to use a scale, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure fair trading...
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Loh gets weekly flight
By Hilaire Bule. Air Vanuatu is now making regular flights to Loh Airport in Torres islands in TORBA province. Its first flight landed last Friday after more than two...
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A new space for market mums
By Hilaire Bule. A short ceremony took place at Port Vila main market yesterday afternoon for the opening of transit home for the market vendors to breastfeed their...
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Cruise ship reduction just for one ship
The Carnival Corporation has explained that the 15 per cent reduction in cruise visits relates to only one vessel. Carnival has clarified that the reported change...
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ADB, Japan visit VIT to advance VT2.3B skills project
By Nicholas Mwai. A major skills development initiative valued at approximately VT2.3 billion has taken a step forward following a visit from the Asian Development...
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Club de Sanma dispute thrown out byCourt
By Terence Malapa. The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has struck out a civil claim and rejected an urgent application for restraining orders in Malcekan v Chen Jinqiu...
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Young women and girls empowered through skills training
By Doddy Morris. The Rise Again Foundation, a young community-based charitable organisation, is making strides to support young women and girls affected by early...
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Air Vanuatu cancelled Torres flight due to few passengers
By Hilaire Bule. People of Torres in TORBA Province have raised concerns over the service of Air Vanuatu following the cancellation of its flight last Friday....
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NUV and VCCI sign MOU to enhance industry partnerships
The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at...
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Vanuatu-New Caledonia trade vessel start operations next month
The government, through the Ministry of Trades, Industry and Tourism, has announced that the new vessel to link trade between Vanuatu and New Caledonia will commence...
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Port Vila bus fares more than 20 years out of date
By Doddy Morris. Bus fares for adults in Port Vila have remained largely unchanged since the early 1990s, despite more than two decades of rising operational costs in...
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Residents take precaution amid global oil price fears
By Doddy Morris. Some Port Vila residents have been seen preparing containers in anticipation of refilling quantities of fuel, amid growing uncertainty in global oil...
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Vanuatu Beverage Blood Drive collects 10.5 litres
By Nicholas Mwai. Vanuatu Beverage Ltd has collected 10.5 liters of blood during a blood drive organized at its premises over the weekend, contributing to the...
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Vanuatu Beverage helps volcanic-affected communities with water
By Nicholas Mwai. Vanuatu Beverage Limited has stepped forward to support communities affected by volcanic ash on Ambae Island by donating 1,800 litres of clean...
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Gov’t strengthens business transparency with new tax system
The Government of Vanuatu has launched a landmark tax reform called the Vanuatu Sales Monitoring System (VSMS). Released through the Department of Customs and Inland...
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Companies with a heart
As uncertainty grips the world and Vanuatu faces rising challenges, two companies are giving back to the community. Fletcher Construction is fixing the road...
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Htofau Fish Market connects Futuna fishermen to buyers in Tanna
By Sabrina Tabi. Htofau Fish Market at Lenakel on Tanna is helping connect fishermen from Futuna Island with buyers on Tanna, creating new opportunities for local...
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