Bills aimed at credible financial rules
By Terence Malapa. Parliament has passed a series of finance-related bills tabled by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance Minister, Johnny Koanapo, during the...
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Fruit Fest – laden with potential
By Terence Malapa. The second edition of Fruit Fest 2026 is set to expand its focus on local fruit farmers, value-added businesses and agricultural entrepreneurship....
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Intraco security workers issue 30-day strike notice
By Vourie Molivakoro. Twelve security workers employed by Intraco Pacific Trading Company Limited in Port Vila have issued a 30-day strike notice over alleged unpaid...
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Chinese experts train farmers in vegetable production
By Nicholas Mwai. More than 60 farmers have received practical training in vegetable production at Vanuatu Efate International School. A team of three Chinese...
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Vanuatu included in ADB’s new five-year Pacific development strategy
Vanuatu is among 12 Pacific island countries covered by a new five-year Asian Development Bank (ADB) strategy aimed at strengthening economic resilience, expanding...
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Southern Pentecost subdivision advances as Gov’t plans economic hub
By Vourie Molivakoro. Sanleng, the proposed government subdivision in southern Pentecost, is moving closer to development, with detailed survey work and subdivision...
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Island Sky expedition delivers economic benefits to communities
Vanuatu’s latest expedition cruise visit has delivered economic opportunities to communities in the Banks Islands, Efate and Tanna, with tourists taking part in...
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New law to establish information and communications regulator
By Ezra Toara. The existing Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRBR) and Telecommunications Acts are scheduled for repeal during the upcoming...
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Pekoa landowner wants land returned if airport upgrade stalls
By Hilaire Bule. Chief Jerome Natu, a SANMA Provincial Government Council councillor and landowner at Pekoa International Airport in Santo, says he wants his land...
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Vanuatu’s share of VT1.5B Pacific business initiative yet to be decided
By Nicholas Mwai. Vanuatu’s share of a new VT1.52 billion Pacific business development initiative has yet to be determined, although the country will continue...
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Island Sky expedition delivers economic benefits to communities
Vanuatu’s latest expedition cruise visit has delivered economic opportunities to communities in the Banks Islands, Efate and Tanna, with tourists taking part in...
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Minister Iavro steps up scrutiny of VT180M fund
Minister for Trade and Commerce Robson Iavro has stepped up scrutiny of the VT180 million Value Addition Investment Capital Fund (VAICF), directing senior Ministry...
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Tafea Handicraft Products Reach Overseas Markets, Supporting Women Producers
By Ezra Toara. Handicrafts made by women in TAFEA are reaching overseas markets, including the Auckland Museum in New Zealand, creating income opportunities for...
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Free digital coaching opens for 20 Vanuatu businesses
A new programme offering free digital coaching to small businesses in Vanuatu was officially launched on Friday, offering 20 Ni-Vanuatu businesses the opportunity to...
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Vanuatu’s Titan FX Dream beyond borders shortlisted in ICMA awards
By Vourie Molivakoro. Elizabeth Mokoroe’s remarkable journey from Ambrym to Japan has taken Vanuatu onto the global stage, with a video telling her story shortlisted...
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Ni-Vanuatu urged to utilise marine resource potential
By Ezra Toara. Vanuatu has yet to fully utilise the economic potential of its vast marine resources, with the Department of Industry (DOI) encouraging businesses and...
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Agriculture Ministry expands provincial presence to support farmers
By Ezra Toara. The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB), Timothy Tumukon, says the Ministry is expanding...
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Tanna traditional Kitkit baskets featured in Vanuatu Made Trade Show
By Vourie Molivakoro. Traditional handicrafts from TAFEA Province were showcased at the two-day Vanuatu Made Trade Show in Port Vila this week, including Tanna’s...
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