First powdered ginger shipment expected next month
By Vourie Molivakoro. The Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) confirmed that Vanuatu is preparing to export its first shipment of powdered ginger next month, opening a...
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‘Pekoa Airport upgrade still a priority’
By Anita Roberts. Pekoa Airport upgrade remains a government priority and has not being ruled out, despite funds being redirected to other development projects. Prime...
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Daily Post launches new digital job network
The Vanuatu Daily Post is taking its recruitment advertising services to a new level with the launch of the Daily Post Jobs Network, a dedicated digital employment...
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More seats to the islands: New Twin Otter joins a growing network
There are about to be more seats to the islands with the arrival of Air Vanuatu’s newest aircraft, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter named Matagi Endeavour....
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Drivers urged to renew permits before December 31
By Kizzy Kalsakau. Public transport operators have been urged to renew their drivers’ permits before December 31 ahead of the 2027 licensing year, warning that fees...
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DARD Director wants farmers to become millionaires on their own land
By Nicholas Mwai. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Director Antoine Ravo wants to see farmers in Vanuatu become millionaires from their own...
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China brings farming tools and free healthcare to Rentapao
By James Kapen. The Chinese Embassy donated 200 farming tools and a Chinese medical team provided free healthcare to residents of Rentapao on Wednesday, 28 October,...
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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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