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State of Emergency now in effect in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has announced several restrictions under the State of Emergency now in effect all over the country to prevent and contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.All businesses have been ordered to...
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Vanuatu Price Control Bureau calls for fair-trading practices
The Price Control Bureau is cautioning all business vendors across Vanuatu, particularly those in the retail, local produce and transport sectors to practice fair-trading during the COVID-19...
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Vanuatu six COVID-19 test results return negative
Six samples sent from Vanuatu to New Caledonia for testing of coronavirus COVID19 have come back negative.In its latest advisory issued today (Monday), the Ministry of Health said the samples were sent...
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Work as usual for public servants during Vanuatu State of Emergency
All public servants have been instructed to attend work and during perform their duties as normal during the State of Emergency (SOE) period in Vanuatu.The second last paragraph of the statement of the...
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Vanuatu’s Fresh Water Bilingual School students to receive Home Schooling...
A total of 1,650 students of Fresh Water Bilingual School will receive their ‘Home Schooling Packages’ today (Tuesday). The ‘Home Schooling Package’ is for every student from Kindergarten through...
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Vanuatu’s Fresh Water Bilingual School students to receive Home Schooling...
A total of 1,650 students of Fresh Water Bilingual School will receive their ‘Home Schooling Packages’ today (Tuesday). The ‘Home Schooling Package’ is for every student from Kindergarten through...
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Nakamals in Vanuatu allowed to offer takeaway kava
A decision to close all kava bars in Vanuatu has been amended to allow nakamals to operate as takeaway only.The national disaster management office is asking people to take their own bottles where they...
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Vanuatu's Salwai announces 'Covid-19' stimulus package
Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister has announced a $US32 million Stimulus Package to support the country's economy during the Covid-19 global pandemic.In a national address, Charlot Salwai said the...
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Vanuatu Government announces major economic stimulus package
The Vanuatu Government has committed itself to supporting the country’s economy during the COVID-19 crisis, with an objective to keep people safe, employed and keep businesses open.Caretaker Prime...
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No COVID-19 cases in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has reported its sixth consecutive day of no coronavirus COVID-19 cases since a State of Emergency was declared on 26 March 2020.The latest situation report released today (Wednesday) has also...
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Vanuatu implements curfew during State of Emergency
Caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas has ordered the implementation of a curfew throughout Vanuatu.The curfew will be in force from 9pm until 4am throughout the period of the State of...
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Vanuatu mourns artist Francis Rurunavira
Vanuatu is mourning the loss of the artist and para-athlete Francis Rurunavira, who died on Sunday.The Daily Post reports Mr Rurunavira was a member of the Wan Smolbag theatre company since 1994 and a...
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Luganville Mayor warns shops against price-gouging
The mayor of Vanuatu's Luganville says he will shut down any shops that increase their prices during the current State of Emergency.Last week the government declared a State of Emergency to help keep...
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Bad weather in Vanuatu could develop into a Tropical Cyclone
A tropical low hovering near Vanuatu could possibly develop into a Tropical Cyclone.The New Zealand Meteorology Service said the low is expected to deepen further while moving close to Vanuatu this...
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Vanuatu implements Food Security Response Plan COVID-19
The Vanuatu Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is currently implementing COVID- 19 Food Security Response Plan endorsed by the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC).The...
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Coronavirus community awareness campaigns underway in Vanuatu
Intensive community awareness campaigns on coronavirus have been conducted throughout Port Vila since 21 March, with 9,325 people reached in the 5-wards by 30 March. There have no been confirmed nor...
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One suspected COVID-19 case in isolation in Vanuatu
There is currently one suspected coronavirus COVID-19 case in Vanuatu and the person concerned is in isolation.The latest situation report released today (Friday) has also confirmed that there are no...
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TC Harold could further intensify and move towards Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department says the potential for Tropical Cyclone Harold to intensify further and moves towards Vanuatu in the next 24 to 48 hours is high.At 11am local time,...
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Vanuatu on alert for TC Harold
The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) advises that Yellow Alert is now in effect for TORBA and SANMA province.Yellow alert forecasts a Cyclone within 12 hours and people need to get...
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In-country COVID-19 testing for 17 Pacific Island countries expected soon
Regional and global partners are collaborating to ensure the availability of in-county testing abilities for the coronavirus COVID-19 in seventeen Pacific Island Countries.According to the Director of...
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