Court dismisses suspended DG Rantes’ claim
By Terence Malapa. The Supreme Court has dismissed a Judicial Review (JR) application filed by Mr. Jimmy Rantes, the suspended Director General (DG) of the Ministry...
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Vanuatu’s Tourism operators thrilled by Expo success
Compiled by Ezra Toara. Hundreds of customers left the NBV Mi Tumoro Vanuatu (MTV) Travel Expo last week with smiles, travel packages, and heavily discounted deals,...
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Visit Mamas’ flower sales near ‘Vanuatu Made’ event
By Len Garae. Members of the public visiting Independence Park to explore the ‘Vanuatu Made’ tents at Independence Field proper also have the opportunity to check out...
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From family formula to business success
By Ezra Toara. What began as a simple family formula has grown into a thriving small business, thanks to the determination and vision of Rosemary Kalokis of Erakor...
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Shortage hits kava sales, farmers lose millions
By Hilaire Bule. The owner of the Jamblon Kava Market in Anamburu, Port Vila, Chief Theodore Samana, says the capital is currently facing a continuous shortage of...
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Bad weather impacts Maskelynes’ fresh fish supply in Port Vila
By Hilaire Bule. Port Vila is currently facing a shortage of fresh fish in its markets. Yesterday, only four vendors were operating at Manples Fish Market, the main...
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Commercial commodity forums to drive change
By Anita Roberts. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB) will host commodity forums focused on driving change in the production and...
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VNPF to advance Members Social Benefit program
By Anita Roberts. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) will be advancing its Members Social Benefit program, starting with the Special Death Benefit, and...
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Department of Tourism celebrates Vanuatu Made Week with milestone – Positive feedback for 14 products sold on Royal Caribbean vessels
The Department of Tourism (DoT) joins the nation this week in celebrating Vanuatu Made Week 2025, highlighting the creativity, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit...
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7th Vanuatu Made Trade Show showcases drive for local business growth
By Ezra Toara. The 7th edition of the Vanuatu Made Trade Show commenced yesterday under the theme “Promoting Business and Innovation for Vanuatu Made and a...
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VNPF consults on contribution rate increase proposal
By Anita Roberts. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) is consulting the public on a proposal to increase the employer and employee contribution rates....
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VNPF declares 2.5% interest rate for members
By Anita Roberts. The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) will be paying an interest of 2.5% for the 2024 financial year with VT583 million to be credited to its...
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Urata Shipping boss – ‘All vessels unknowingly traffic marijuana in Vanuatu’
By Mavuku Tokona. Owner of Urata Shipping John Amos recently addressed how domestic vessels are being used to transport marijuana around Vanuatu. The Member of...
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Holiday Inn bids farewell to iconic Overwater Villas, demolition ongoing
By Ezra Toara. In the interest of guest safety and future innovation, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu has announced the careful removal of its 10 iconic overwater villas,...
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Look for smarter, fairer ways to grow revenue — Opposition
By Terence Malapa. The Opposition has declared it will oppose any government initiative to introduce income tax, saying, “Fix the system first, before asking our...
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New eBusiness link aims to cut red tape for investors
By Nicholas Mwai. Vanuatu has taken a major step toward streamlining business and investment processes with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop...
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Bladiniere chicken thief caught on CCTV, Chinese store robbed five times
By Hilaire Bule. A mother and landlord at Bladiniere has called on the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to continue patrolling the streets in an effort to reduce stealing...
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China funds VT54.9B road project in Ambae and Tanna
By Nicholas Mwai. A major infrastructure development is underway for Ambae and Tanna, with China financing a 39.5-kilometre road project valued at approximately...
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