The Road to re-open our borders
They say a journey begins with a single step. But as any marathon runner will tell you – it is not the first steps that are the hardest – it is the last steps as they...
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JANESSA AMOS
Janessa Amos is a creator of baked goodies, alongside her fulltime job she juggles her business and is hoping to make baking her full time gig. The Baker is a 27 year...
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Current Business Outlook
and the impacts of COVID 19
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has published a research report on the impacts of COVID-19 on business. This research report was a follow up on...
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IMPORT DUTIES BILL CHANGE ADVANCES FIGHT AGAINST NCDS
By Glenda Willie The government’s position on its fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is evident as the Members of Parliament (MPs) debated and passed the...
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Conference focuses on Pacific geospatial science and remote sensing
University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor Professor Pal Aluwhalia opened the two-day Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing (PGRSC) virtual conference hosted by the...
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Pacific Forum on Business and Human Rights
By Len Garae Director and Spokesperson for Women Against Crime and Corruption (WACC) and Member of Diplomacy Training Programme (DTP) Alumni Network in the Pacific,...
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ADB provides immunization vehicles
By Anita Roberts The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday received 10 vehicles from an Asian Development Bank (ADB) Project supporting immunization in Vanuatu. Two of...
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Inflated cement prices triggered by freight charges
By Germain Sam Inflation is here and the recent increase of the price of cement is a precursor of what is to follow. A bag of cement use to cost VT980, now with the...
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Air Vanuatu finalising purchase of 2 new Twin Otter aircraft
By Josepheen Tarianga Vanuatu’s national flag carrier plans on expanding and enhancing its abilities to better serve the domestic market. Chief Executive Officer...
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China donates 40 computers to Vila Central School
By Hilaire Bule Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu, Zhou Haicheng, donated 40 computers to Vila Central School in Port Vila this week. This followed the request of the...
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Digicel launches ‘Let’s Reconnect this Christmas’ campaign
Digicel Vanuatu, the country’s Digital Operator today launched its Christmas campaign, themed ‘Let’s Reconnect this Christmas.’ This year’s campaign theme reflects...
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Wilco rakes in VT135M revenue in 1-day cement sale
By Hilaire Bule With the shortage of cement in Vanuatu, Wilco Hardware has successfully raked in over VT135 million revenue in just one day from its cement sale....
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VT1.2 BILLION AIR VANUATU REVENUE
Air Vanuatu has generated a revenue of VT1.2 billion from January to September this year. Finance Minister Johnny Koanapo revealed this in Parliament this week....
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Local bakers finding alternative ways to make money
By Francoise Nausien The shortage of wheat flour has prompted local bread-makers, gâteau huit and doughnut makers to find other ways to earn an income. A senior elder...
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9 benefit from joint AUF, VCCI Small Business Management Training
By Josepheen Tarianga The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) has partnered with the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to run a successful...
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FLOUR SHORTAGE
By Josepheen Tarianga Port Vila is no stranger to shortages since the pandemic hit, presently the capital is facing a shortage in flour, forcing some bakeries to...
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Vanuatu Beverage Donates to VCH
By Josepheen Tarianga Vanuatu Beverage Limited (VBL) has donated 200 Vanuatu water bottles to the Vila Central Hospital (VCH), as spacer bottles are being encouraged...
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Vanua Soap prioritizing Hygiene
By Josepheen Tarianga While Port Vila is in level 1, the public is encouraged to observe hygiene precautions. Vanua Soap has taken an initiative to encourage this...
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