Vanuatu and PNG boost friendship with new agreement
The governments of Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have taken a pivotal step in advancing their bilateral relations and regional collaboration with the signing of...
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VBRC showcases Vanuatu’s private sector leadership in climate resilience
The Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) has participated at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 (APMCDRR2024) in Manila,...
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Operation to collect outstanding property taxes
By Doddy Morris. The SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) will begin an operation to collect outstanding property taxes from its eight Area Councils on Monday...
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Air Taxi resumes operation after crash
By Doddy Morris. Passenger charter operator, Air Taxi, has resumed operations this week after having its operating certificate and license suspended following a crash...
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ATR to go on maintenance check during holiday season
Compiled by Doddy Morris. Santo business leaders are concerned that the timing of the ATR aircraft’s major inspection will cause financial losses to the island. Last...
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New Module Cuts Vanuatu Customs Processing Time to Minutes
By Ezra Toara. For the first time, airlines arriving and departing from Vanuatu can now submit aircraft notifications online through a new module designed by the...
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Vanuatu exports first commercial container of PET Bottles for recycling
Vanuatu Beverage Limited, Coca Cola Europacific Partners, and RecycleCorp hosted government representatives, members of the Diplomatic Corps, the Mayor, public...
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Vanuatu joins Japan-Pacific Investment Forum for post-COVID growth
The Department of Tourism (DoT) recently attended the Japan-Pacific Islands Regional Investment Seminar, supported by the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat,...
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Digicel Vanuatu launches new store on Tanna
Digicel Vanuatu is excited to open the doors of its first new store in Tanna. Located at Lenakel and boasting a modern design, the store offers an enhanced experience...
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Private Sector strengthens disaster readiness for cyclone season
The Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) visited The Philippines to participate in the inaugural Business-led Emergency Operations Centre (BEOC) Course...
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VT59.4 million for Pekoa Airport extension land acquisition
By Terence Malapa. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Rick Tchamako Mahe, who was acting as Prime Minister last week during the PM’s absence, signed the deed of...
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Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Illegal Fishing by VanFish Company
By Doddy Morris. The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries, and Biosecurity, Xavier Emanuel Harry, issued a directive on Monday, October 28, 2024,...
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UNELCO hosts safety workshop for over 50 subcontractors and partners
By Doddy Morris. UNELCO Engie held its third safety training event, titled “Partnership Engaged for Our Priority Safety” (PEPS), on Thursday, 24 October 2024, drawing...
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The future of land management in Vanuatu
By Anna Naupa and Mike Waiwai. The book My Land, My Life: Dispossession at the Frontier of Desire by the Australian National University’s Associate Professor Siobhan...
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PM Salwai strengthens Vanuatu-Indonesia relations at Presidential Inauguration
By Ezra Toara. Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, accompanied by Mrs. Marie Salwai, conducted an official visit to Indonesia from 19 to 21 October 2024 to attend the...
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Eratap Resort reduces plastic waste with reusable bottles
By providing all guests with reusable drinking bottles, Eratap Resort has demonstrated a serious commitment to reducing single-use plastics and waste in Vanuatu’s...
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Chinese Warships’ stopover in Port Vila amid growing regional influence
By Doddy Morris. Two Chinese vessels, Xianyang (108) and Nanning (162), spent three nights this week at Port Vila’s main wharf, departing on Wednesday morning....
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German Aviation Company Panaf conducts due diligence on Air Vanuatu
A delegation from the German aviation investment company Panaf is in Vanuatu to conduct physical due diligence on Air Vanuatu (AV3). Acting Prime Minister (PM) and...
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