Port Vila icon re-opens after restoration
March 5, 2026 10:40 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. One of Port Vila’s most recognized tourism landmarks, Grand Hotel & Casino, reopens today after being closed for more […] Read more»
Carnival cruises to cut Vanuatu visits by 15% from 2028
March 2, 2026 9:32 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. A change in deployment by Carnival Cruise Line will result in a reduction in cruise ship visits to Vanuatu […] Read more»
Critical engine part arrives, AV3 ATR nears return
February 18, 2026 10:03 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. A long-awaited engine component for AV3’s ATR 72-600 aircraft arrived in Vanuatu today, bringing the grounded aircraft closer to […] Read more»
AV3 ATR aircraft to fly again by end of February
February 11, 2026 10:17 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. AV3, formerly Air Vanuatu before entering liquidation, expects its ATR 72-600 aircraft to return to service by the end […] Read more»
Fake Shipping Registry Sparks National Investigation Measures
February 9, 2026 10:44 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. The Maritime Administrator of the Republic of Vanuatu has taken swift and decisive action following the discovery of a […] Read more»
Unity Airlines first to test new runway lights at Santa Cruz Airport
February 3, 2026 10:15 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. Unity Airlines became the first airline to test the newly installed runway and apron lighting at Santa Cruz Airport […] Read more»
Bus drivers continue to harass tourists despite increased police presence
January 28, 2026 10:41 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. Despite a strong presence of Municipal and Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) officers, some bus drivers in Port Vila continue to […] Read more»
PLTA calls for incident reports identifying misbehaving drivers
January 21, 2026 10:25 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has requested that incident reports must be submitted to the Authority with the […] Read more»
Small number of bus operators tarnishing Vanuatu tourism
January 19, 2026 10:16 pm | Posted in Business News
By Doddy Morris. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has acknowledged ongoing concerns over harassment and aggressive solicitation faced by cruise ship visitors […] Read more»
Vanuatu-flagged vessel fined for illegal fishing in Argentina’s waters
January 15, 2026 10:04 pm | Posted in Business News
Compiled by Doddy Morris. A Vanuatu-registered fishing vessel, the Bao Feng, has been fined by Argentine authorities after being detected operating illegally […] Read more»
