Farm to School’ Project in Vanualava
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is working in partnership with Sustainable Agriculture Pro (STAP) Vanuatu, Vanuatu Skills for Partnership (VSP) and local farmers to implement...
View ArticleVanuatu SHEFA HTL council welcomes PCV Church Assembly Resolution
The Shefa Community Transformation and Healing of The Land (HTL) Council has welcomed the resolution of the Presbyterian Church (PCV) Assembly for PCV leaders and members to actively support and...
View ArticleVanuatu graduates out of LDC status
Vanuatu is among 46 Least Developed Countries to have graduated from the LDC category as of 4 December 2019.Deputy Prime Minister, Jotham Napat said he would like to see that Vanuatu’s graduation must...
View ArticleRBV conducts scoping mission for proposed automated payment system
The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV), in conjunction with the World Bank and Montran Corporation, conducted a scoping mission for the proposed automated payment system at the RBV Building in Port...
View ArticleKahu selected Vanuatu flag bearer at Tokyo 2020
Vanuatu’s Para-Olympic star, Ken Kahu has been appointed Youths Ambassador and the country’s flag bearer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Minister of Youth and Sports Francois Chani says Kahu has shown a lot...
View ArticleHollywood star Will Smith in Vanuatu
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, Will Smith is in Vanuatu. The father of three was seen getting off a plane at the Tanna Island airstrip and was greeted by fans.Photos on social media also showed the...
View ArticleTraditional Knowledge highlighted at tourism conference in Vanuatu
The Sustainable Islands Tourism Conference held in Santo has profoundly highlighted the theme of ‘Protection of Sustainable Tourism Assets.’The conference, which sheds a light on how the Vanuatu...
View ArticleEarly Action Rainfall Watch training held in Vanuatu
A workshop held recently in Port Vila aims to increase understanding on the Early Action Rainfall Watch (EARWatch) bulletin routinely issued by the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD)...
View ArticleVanuatu fish consumption very low
The people of Vanuatu are not eating enough fish and a senior Government official wants this trend to change for the better.The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock,...
View ArticleNZ partnership promises 'exciting' future for Vanuatu netballers
Vanuatu Netball has signed a deal with Netball New Zealand's Pacific Sporting Partnership, which aims to promote healthier lifestyles for young people.The initiative, which is funded by New Zealand's...
View ArticleVanuatu delegation attends COP25
A Government delegation attended the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid, Spain this week.The delegation comprised of technical officers from various government offices such as...
View ArticleVanuatu participates in Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition
Vanuatu was one of several countries participating in the 12th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign students. The competition attracted 123 contestants and 112 teachers.Europe...
View ArticleVanuatu PSET MIS – Training of Trainers
A training on the new Post-School Education and Training module of OPEN VEMIS was held in Vanuatu recently.The training was organised by the Tertiary Education Directorate (TED) in cooperation with the...
View ArticleVanuatu Government services on Ambae to be restored
The Council of Ministers of Vanuatu has ordered the immediate recommencement of Government programmes and services on Ambae island. The council met on 11 December and also agreed to a continued...
View ArticleVanuatu’s Azure Pure Water business closes down
Azure Pure Water which was recently acknowledged as being Vanuatu’s 5th biggest exporter in 2018 has shut down its operations.Owners Shaun Gilchrist and Yael Sakker announced that the company has...
View ArticleVanuatu govt proposes $US492m 2020 budget
Vanuatu's government is proposing a Budget of $US492 million for the coming year.Finance Minister Gaetan Pikioune said they had allowed for a series of major events in Vanuatu next year, reports The...
View ArticleVanuatu Department of Health refocuses on 2020 plans
Health Managers and coordinators of national health programmes attended a retreat to review the Vanuatu Health Department’s 2020 plans.The participants also reviewed annual reports of health programmes...
View Article9 lives saved - Digicel phone helps track drifting boat in Vanuatu
Nine lives were saved with a well-planned rescue effort after a boat developed engine problems and started drifting in Vanuatu waters.Vanuatu Police and Ports and Harbour staff sought Digicel Vanuatu’s...
View ArticleVanuatu healthcare must be priority - MP
Vanuatu's government needs to place the highest priority on the health of its people, an MP says.Speaking on health issues in Parliament, John Sala said the country needed more qualified doctors and...
View ArticleCruise boom for South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A total of 164 cruise ships are expected to visit the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu in 2020 with 80 cruises scheduled for the capital city of Port Vila.According to Vanuatu’s Daily Post on...
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