WANTOK NETWORK ACQUIRES TELSAT BROADBAND
WanTok Network has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Telsat Broadband. Operating across Vanuatu, Telsat Broadband opened for business in 2009,...
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NBV and Digicel major sponsors for 40th Independence Anniversary
By Anita Roberts The National Bank of Vanuatu (NBV) and Digicel are the main sponsors and partners for Vanuatu’s 40th independence anniversary celebration. Both NBV...
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Digicel ceases all paid advertising on Facebook platforms in anti-hate speech stand.
Digicel will cease all paid advertising activities on Facebook platforms globally for the month of July, it was announced on Tuesday, as the company takes a stand...
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VCCI requests ESP extension
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has requested that an extension of a minimum of three months be made to the Employment Stabilization Payment (ESP)...
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VNPF SPONSORED STUDENTS DEMAND ACCOMMODATION ALLOWANCE
Godwin Ligo Students who are studying at Emalus Campus under the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) education scheme, are calling on the Vanuatu Government and...
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Innovation, social entrepreneurship in Vanuatu
By Godwin Ligo The V-LAB is a charitable Association created to support innovation and social entrepreneurship in Vanuatu. Working hand in hand with Yumiwork, Port...
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Shanghai Trades Commissioner donates medical kits to MOH
By Jason Abel The Trade Commissioner to Shanghai in China, has donated 10,000 face masks and 300 COVID-19 test kits to the Ministry of Health this week. Director of...
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Leading The Way Globally — Vanuatu Business Resilience Council Partners With Oxfam to Implement Unblocked Cash Response in Vanuatu
The compounding impacts of COVID-19 restrictions and Tropical Cyclone Harold in Vanuatu, spanning from March until today has resulted in a significant reduction in...
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EU and Vanuatu sign EUR 6 million agreement to support food security of vulnerable populations
A new agreement, worth EUR 6 million (around Vt700 million), was signed today between the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu to improve...
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No funds will be lost in Vt800 million loan guarantee: VNPF GM
By Kizzy Kalsakau & Anita Roberts The current board and management of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) will not allow the fund to lose any money for being...
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Oxfam Wins C1m Global Award for Revolutionising Blockchain for Social Good ina The Pacific Jul 4, 2020
Oxfam in Vanuatu has been awarded 1 million euros from the European Commission’s Horizon2020 prize. Oxfam in Vanuatu’s Cash Transfer Program (or CTP, as it is...
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SOE Regulations Breached
By Anita Roberts Vanuatu Cargo has been instructed to leave Vanuatu waters immediately after arriving in Port Vila from abroad without authorization. As of yesterday,...
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The application submitted by the General Manager of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), Mr. Parmod Achary, to permanently stay his criminal prosecution has...
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Wanfuteng Bank Turns 2
by Adorina Massing Wanfuteng Bank is celebrating its 2-year anniversary today after beginning its operations in July 2018. Led by Chief Executive Officer, Ms...
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Port Vila Chinese Club donates ventilation machines to Ministry of Health
By Jason Abel The Port Vila Chinese Club has donated two ventilation machines worth over VT6 million to the Ministry of Health. President of the Port Vila Chinese...
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Prime Minister and Australian High Commissioner launch Tafea Cooperative Guest House
Prime Minister Bob Loughman and Australia’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Sarah deZoeten, launched the Tafea Cooperative Guest House on Tanna, Tuesday this week. “I...
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DOI Conducts Vanuatu Agro-Business and Manufacturing Council Consultation Meeting
Jason Abel The Department of Industry (DOI) last week conducted a Vanuatu Agro Business and Manufacturing Council consultation meeting at the Grand Hotel. In order to...
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VBL Donates Medical Supplies to VCH
By Adorina Massing The Vanuatu Brewing Limited (VBL) has donated a range of medical supplies to the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) last week to ensure there are proper...
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