Export Permit Programme to formalise agriculture: Minister
Compiled by Anita Roberts. The Commercial Agriculture and Export Permit Programme launched yesterday in Luganville, Santo, will transform agriculture by shifting it...
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Tove Foods sues Gov’t, VCBN and former GM for VT190M
By Doddy Morris. Tove Eats Limited, operating under the name Tove Foods, has filed a lawsuit totalling VT190 million against the Vanuatu Government, the Vanuatu...
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Morgan Driving School to launch operations in Santo, creating local job opportunities
By Nicholas Mwai. Morgan Driving School is set to begin offering driving lessons in Santo by mid-July, marking a major milestone in its expansion outside of Port...
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Launch of Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business and Export Permits today
Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business Permit and Agriculture Export Permit will be officially launched this morning in Luganville, Santo. The Minister...
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VT1 billion Value Addition Fund in place, but production gaps persist
By Bruce Tamata. As the government moves forward with its VT1 billion Value Addition Fund, attention is shifting from policy launch to implementation — particularly...
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Forney denies link to chemical death rumours, confirms theft incident involving staff
By Doddy Morris. The Managing Director of Forney Enterprises, Joshua Fordham, has rejected recent speculation on social media linking the company to the death of two...
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Port Vila flower sellers brighten up MSG Secretariat
By Len Garae. In the true Melanesian spirit of partnership, the Mamas’ Flower Sellers of Port Vila donated pots of flowers to the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)...
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Women build livelihoods through VANGO sewing project
Compiled by Doddy Morris. The Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO) has donated five sewing machines and two overlock machines to Foundation 1...
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Nagriamel calls for inquiry into casino allegations
By Nicholas Mwai. The Nagriamel Movement is calling on the Government of Vanuatu to launch an immediate inquiry into allegations of violence and exploitation of...
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Vanuatu, ADB discuss new disaster financing tool
By Hilaire Bule. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its long-term partnership with Vanuatu and pledged expanded support for disaster recovery during a...
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Government’s VT200M pack house investment targets trade and local producers
By Bruce Tamata. The recent official groundbreaking of the Santo Pack House, declared by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat, is expected to support value-added...
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RBV pays record VT700M dividend to Government
By Ezra Toara and Hilaire Bule. The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) is currently hosting its third Economic Symposium from 2–3 July 2025 at Unity Park in Luganville,...
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Gov’t allocates VT260M for RBV branch in Santo
By Ezra Toara. Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has announced a government allocation of VT260 million for the construction of a new Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV)...
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Minister welcomes Reserve Bank Branch boost to Santo’s growth
By Hilaire Bule. Minister of Lands and Member of Parliament (MP) for Santo Rural Rick Tchamako Mahe, has welcomed the groundbreaking of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu’s...
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Business students rally behind classmate representing Vanuatu at Palau Mini Games
By Vourie Molivakoro. In a heart-warming gesture of unity and support, students from the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) have come together to support one of...
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VT2.5 billion EU programme to back climate-smart agriculture
By Ezra Toara. The Government of Vanuatu and the European Union (EU) have officially launched the Vanuatu Sustainable and Inclusive Rural Development Programme (VaVaC...
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GX Foundation plans university exchange programme for Vanuatu students
By Nicholas Mwai. The GX Foundation is preparing the groundwork for a possible university exchange programme that would allow Vanuatu students to travel abroad,...
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New CBD plan focuses on shared spaces, local businesses
By Adorina Massing. The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (DUAP) has shared details about the future of Port Vila’s Central Business District (CBD), which is...
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