Strict access rules in place for Port Vila’s CBD
The Recovery Operation Centre (ROC) has issued a warning to the public in Port Vila and on Efate regarding restricted access to the Central Business District (CBD)....
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Australia supports Vanuatu Daily Post with new recording devices
On the request of the Vanuatu Daily Post (VDP), the Australian High Commission (AHC) has funded three sets of high-quality recording devices to boost news reporting...
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Barriers to business: Roadblocks obstructing recovery in Port Vila
By Peter Stadly. The recent earthquake has left a lasting impact on Port Vila, bringing challenges not only to public safety but also to the economic recovery of the...
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Vunty String Band raising funds to build a dispensary
By Charles Hakwa. Vunty String Band has released their 12-track debut album called Sanma Arise and Shine. The string band hails from Alkoru village in the Big Bay...
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Punjas Vanuatu steps up with food donations for earthquake victims
Punjas Vanuatu Ltd donated basic food items to the Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster...
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Business relocations in Port Vila post-quake: See where services are now operating
By Diana Boar. Following the recent earthquake, various business establishments have relocated due to the closure of primary buildings in the Central Business...
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ADB provides VT616M grant for Vanuatu earthquake relief
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided US$5 million (approximately VT616,750,000) in contingent disaster financing to support emergency relief efforts in...
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Women vendors relocate to VFF Freswota Stadium
By Vourie Molivakoro. At least 10 women vendors, who used to sell handmade dresses and other items at the Downtown Centre-Point Market, have temporarily set up at the...
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Banking issues affect Christmas festivities for families of Vanuatu Abattoir staff
By Clifton Kissel. A total of 10 Vanuatu Abattoirs Limited (VAL) staff reportedly didn’t receive their wages on time prior to Christmas due to issues with the Bank of...
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Port Vila chiefs criticise tourism messaging amid national mourning following earthquake, VTO defends resilience messaging
By Ezra Toara. Vanuatu is a nation well-acquainted with adversity. Known for its resilience in the face of natural disasters, the people of Vanuatu have weathered...
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Memorial Service for victims of Billabong Building collapse
By Doddy Morris. A memorial service was held at the Billabong building site in Port Vila on December 31, 2024, to honour those who lost their lives when the building...
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Marjellah LingTamat V-lab Alumni Profile
My name is Marjellah Lingamat. I am a full-time mum, originally from Papua New Guinea(PNG) but married to a Ni-Van and have lived in Vanuatu for the past 11 years....
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High-Speed BusinessPlans for Low Earth Orbit(LEO) Satellite Internet
Dear Vanuatu Businesses, Since 2018, Pacific Link has proudly provided satellite connectivity throughout the islands. We’re excited to introduce Low Earth Orbit (LEO)...
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Jetstar to Launch DirectFlights to Port Vila: A New Era for Vanuatu’s Tourism and Aviation
On December 12, 2024, Jetstar, a subsidiary of Qantas Australia, will commence direct flights from Sydney to Port Vila, Vanuatu. Four flights a week are scheduled,...
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Resorts and bars experience high demand from customers
By Diana Boar. Retreat Seaside Resort, Bar, and Restaurant has resumed normal operations following the recent 7.3 earthquake, with high demand of customers. The...
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Titan FX’s Quintet of Interns: Learning useful skills for the knowledge economy
Vanuatu’s fintech leader and leading employer, Titan FX, continuously seeks out the best and brightest from the fresh ranks of Ni-Vanuatu graduates to equip them with...
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Clipper City Barbershop robbed of goods worth VT500,000 after earthquake
By Doddy Morris. Clipper City Barbershop, located inside the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD), was robbed after the recent magnitude 7.3 earthquake, with...
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Search and Rescue ends, focus shifts to recovery
By Nicholas Mwai. The aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake in Vanuatu has left parts of the Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas in ruins....
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