VRDB now a commercial bank
By Josepheen Tarianga The Vanuatu Rural Development Bank (VRDB) is reportedly still waiting for the VT1.1 billion that the government has promised to the local...
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Air Vanuatu – Your Safety is Everything to us
Chief Executive Officer of the Chief Executive Officer of the national airline, Mr. Atu Finau, said through a statement that claims that Air Vanuatu is unsafe are not...
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Wantok moves into ‘Wantok Haus’
By Josepheen Tarianga Wantok has moved its office from the Transpacific Haus into the newly named Wantok house at Nambatu, a big move for the growing business. The...
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BROADENING THE TAX BASE BY TAXING DONOR FUNDS
– SHOULD FOREIGN-AID PROJECTS BE ZERO RATED? While the Revenue Task Force have been looking for new revenue streams for the Government, perhaps a closer inspection of...
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V-LAB Profile interview Max Albert
What is your name?My name is Max AlbertIsland of origin?I come from Malekula Island.What is your business idea?My business idea is revolved around women’s health. It...
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V-LAB Profile interview Harriet Manuake
What is your name?My name is Harriet Manuake SamIsland of origin?Originally, I come from Emae Islandand married to MalekulaWhat is your business idea?My business idea...
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Vanuatu and Crypto Currency
The Vanuatu Offshore Finance Centre and the country status as a tax haven, has been in slow decline over the years due to increase international regulations of Anti...
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Telstra’s Pacific adventure: a radical pivot or a deal too good to refuse?
Telstra’s bid for an osbsure telecoms operator in the South Pacific was probably far from Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s mind as he fronted up for a press conference...
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Chiko behind by VT14M on Loan Repayment
By Mavuku Tokona The 40% tariff on imported chicken eggs intended to support local egg producers hasn’t made much of a difference with Chiko Farm, says owner Ken...
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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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