Emma Mana
My name is Emma and originally from Papua New Guinea But moved to Vanuatu in 2012 after marrying a Ni-Vanuatu man. My husband is a teacher at Malapoa College and...
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Felix Tinning
My name is Felix Tinning. I operate a barber shop and am also passionate about Farming, Fishing and joinery work. After undertaking two years of seasonal work from...
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Marjellah LingTamat V-lab Alumni Profile
My name is Marjellah Lingamat. I am a full-time mum, originally from Papua New Guinea(PNG) but married to a Ni-Van and have lived in Vanuatu for the past 11 years....
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KavanuaShowcasesUnique PacificSkincare Line atthe 2024 BeautySalon in London,Funded by UKTPand ITC.
Port Vila, Vanuatu — 29 October 2024 – Kavanua, an emerging skincare brand from Vanuatu, celebrated a successful debut at the prestigious 2024 Beauty Salon in London,...
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GROW 2023 Seamstress & Baker BUSINESS, IDEA & ORGANIZATION INCUBATOR
Program: GROW 2023 Seamstress & BakerBUSINESS, IDEA & ORGANIZATION INCUBATORV-LABV-LAB ALUMNI PROFILE. My name is Annette Abel and I am a mother of 5 children. I have...
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Changing the Narrative: How V-Lab and Youth Challenge are shaping new futures for school dropouts.
Written by: Emma Hivo, Communications & Project Officer @ V-LAB In a world where education is often seen as the key to success, what happens to those who fall through...
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Male seamstress in the middle of mamas
By Len Garae. As long as he has the design and materials for the ‘aelan deres’ or man’s shirt, David Yamaimai, 20, switches on his electric sewing machine and...
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WHAT CAN VANUATU LEARN FORM NEW-CALEDONIA WHEN IT COMES TO INNOVATION ?
By Marc Gerad, President, IDEA Association Marc-Antoine Morel, President, V-Lab Association Howard Aru, General Manager, Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry On...
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MILROY CAINTOIN:From Software Engineer toEntrepreneur Extraordinaire
Academic Background and Professional Journey Milroy Caintoin, a seasoned software engineer graduate, has traversed the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...
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Salome Benjamin, a 37-year-old native of the island of Tanna and married to Malekula, embodies thespirit of entrepreneurship amidst the responsibilities of...
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Alumni Interaction Soars at V-Lab’sFirst Social Event of the Year
V-Lab, an innovative organization, kicked off its inaugural Wednesday Social Networking event for 2024 on February 28th. The main objective behind organizing this...
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Adam Lopez:A Journey of Entrepreneurship and Wisdom
Becoming an entrepreneur is a journey that starts early in life. Adam Lopez, a seasoned entrepreneur, emphasizes the importance of laying the foundation for...
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Seeds of Change: The Impactful Journeyof Borish Namen and Patricia Hivo
Participants of V-Lab’s GROW program. GROW – IMPACT STORY Meet Patricia and Borish, the dynamic duo behind “End blo Road Farm.” Participants inV-Labs GROW Program,...
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Edgell’s smile that growshersales at Mahitahi
By Len Garae. Qwenneth Edgell, 49, is a constant flame that burns through all six Provinces with hope for mothers inparticular, who put food on the table for their...
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Hackathon Champions Support Mamma’s LaefVanuatu to Enhance Women’s Health Access
Team PVIS, winners of the V-Lab Hackathon competition held on April 19th, displayed extraordinary generosity by donating a portion of their cash prize to Mamma’s Laef...
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V-Lab closes ‘YumiGrowem Vanuatu-2 witha business showcase
Written by: Emma Hivo – Communications Specialist. The Yumi Growem Vanuatu (YGV) Cohort 2 program has recently concluded, marking a significantmilestone in the...
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Team PVIS – Hackathon Champions
Written By: Glenda Willie Team Port Vila International School (PVIS), the youngest team which participated in the event was declared the Hackathon Champions and...
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Breaking Barriers: V-Lab HostsVanuatu’s First Ever Hackathon toPromote Gender Equality Technology
Written By: Emma Hivo – Communications Specialist at V-Lab The V-Lab hackathon event that was recently held in Vanuatu was a momentous occasion that celebratedthe...
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