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NDMO responds to adverse weather conditions in Vanuatu
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is currently responding to reports of water shortages caused by an extended period of dry and drought conditions in some parts of Vanuatu.The affected...
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Vanuatu begins preparations towards hosting of Pacific Islands Forum
Vanuatu has already begun preparations for hosting the 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, which will be held in early August, hard on the heels of this year’s independence anniversary...
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Vanuatu to launch its 40th celebrations today
The people of Vanuatu are being asked to link their activities this year with the nation's 40th independence anniversary.The Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, is today launching the anniversary...
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Effective outbreak response reduces the risk of measles spread in the Pacific
In 2019, the Pacific saw the re-emergence of measles, with outbreaks declared in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and American Samoa, and cases reported in Kiribati.For Samoa, the country experienced a widescale...
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Vanuatu Dept of Livestock to restock chickens on Ambae
The Department of Livestock (DOL) will restock 2,000 chickens, ducks and pigs as part of the recovery initiative for residents of Ambae in Vanuatu.The families have returned to the island after they...
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VANGO to soon have 3Ws Map
The Vanuatu Non-Government Organisation (VANGO), supported by Save the Children, is producing a visual 3Ws map capturing high-level information about VANGO member activities.The map will be used by...
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Doctors must unite and lead health services in Vanuatu
The new Executive Committee of the Vanuatu Medical Doctors Association (VMDA) is calling upon all medical doctors to unite and work together to lead and ensure that the people of Vanuatu get the...
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EU seeks closer ties with Vanuatu, says new ambassador
The European Union's new ambassador for the Pacific has presented his credentials in Vanuatu.Sujiro Seam presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Moses Obed Tallis...
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Vanuatu schools to teach Mandarin Chinese dialect
Mandarin Chinese dialect will be taught in schools in Vanuatu soon. This has been approved by the government and the Council of Ministers and the decision will be implemented this year.The...
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Vanuatu Brenwe hydro contract signed with NZ joint venture
The Government of Vanuatu has signed a contract for the construction of the Brenwe Hydro plant under the Vanuatu Energy Access Project (VEAP) with the New Zealand joint venture, MAPs/Vortex. Following...
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Emergency supplies 'desperately needed' on Vanuatu's Aniwa
Drought on Vanuatu's southern island of Aniwa has created competition for food between villagers and their livestock, a teacher says.The government sent emergency supplies to the island this week,...
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3000-year-old teeth solve Pacific banana mystery
Humans began transporting and growing banana in Vanuatu 3000 years ago, a University of Otago scientist has discovered.The discovery is the earliest evidence of humans taking and cultivating banana in...
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New Vanuatu transport project will improve resilience to disasters, access to...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$35.5 million credit and a US$30.5 million grant in support for a resilient transport project in Vanuatu.The project involves the upgrade...
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Food system training held in Port Vila
About 30 people are attending a weeklong training on food systems in Port Vila, Vanuatu.The participants have been drawn from early-career professionals or post-graduate students studying any aspects...
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Vanuatu’s Tanna roads officially opened
The public can now travel efficiently from Lenakel to Kings Cross Rd and Imafen Rd on Tanna in Vanuatu.The improved roads were opened by caretaker ministers of the government and a representative from...
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Vanuatu company to export Tahitian limes to NZ
Dynamic Supply Vanuatu will export 210 kilogrammes of Tahitian limes to New Zealand.The limes were harvested from a farm at Paonagisu Village in North Efate last weekend and were bought at 200 VT per...
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Virus fears stop two cruise ship visits in New Caledonia
Two cruise ships arriving from Australia and Vanuatu have failed to make scheduled stops in New Caledonia amid fears by locals the Wuhan coronavirus could be introduced.Young people on the island of...
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Destination ‘SANMA’ meeting held in Luganville
The Department of Tourism together and Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) hosted over 60 industry members for the ‘Destination SANMA’ meeting in Luganville.Participants discussed future opportunities and...
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Man found guilty of distributing counterfeit bank notes in Vanuatu
A Chinese national has been found guilty of distributing counterfeit bank notes in Vanuatu.The man is an employee of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, which is currently building...
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Vanuatu's caretaker PM facing perjury charge - report
Vanuatu's caretaker prime minster is reported to be facing a charge of perjury, along with several other high-profile defendants.The Daily Post reports the defendants will appear before court on 25...
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