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Fishing gear to help Vanuatu villagers affected by TC Harold
A range of fishing equipment is being sent to islands in Vanuatu's north affected by Cyclone Harold.The director of coastal fisheries, Sompert Gereva, said the gear will allow villagers to fish for...
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Mobile Markets a new way to sell local produce in Vanuatu
Tanna market vendors have been engaging in the mobile market activity since the COVID- 19 State of Emergency (SOE) was declared in Vanuatu.Mobile market is an initiative introduced by the Department of...
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Vanuatu Bureau of Standards establishes laboratory in Luganville
Local producers and agencies have welcomed the establishment of a Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) laboratory in Luganville.Until April 28 2020, all quality tests undertaken for food, drinks and other...
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MTTCNVB supports increased content of local agricultural produce in TC Harold...
The Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business (MTTCNVB) has entered into a contract agreement with a local agro-based processor and exporter, People Infrastructure and Export Vanuatu...
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Qualification for Vanuatu employment stabilization payment COVID-19
The Vanuatu Government has now established its policy directions in light of the COVID -19 pandemic to confirm which business sectors are eligible to benefit directly from the Economic Stimulus package...
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Vanuatu and France eye closer cooperation
The French Ambassador to Vanuatu Pierre Fournier has reiterated his country's commitment to continue building the human resources of Vanuatu and the connectivity in the islands with the secondary...
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China reaffirms continued commitment to the development of Vanuatu and her...
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Vanuatu Zhou Haicheng has stated today when meeting Prime Minister Bob Loughman that the bilateral relationship between the two countries has...
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Vanuatu Head of State declares extension of State of Emergency
The Head of State President Tallis Obed Moses, has declared an extension of the State of Emergency (SoE) effective as of Tuesday 12 May, 2020 for 30 daysThe declaration was issued on the advice of the...
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Two confirmed dengue cases in Vanuatu
Two confirmed dengue cases have been reported at the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) and two others at the Northern Provincial Hospital (NPH) in Santo.In a statement to update the public on the current...
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People on Vanuatu's Tanna continue to need food aid
A former MP from the Vanuatu island of Tanna says his people continue to need food aid.Parts of the island have been blanketed in ash from Mt Yasur, which has killed crops and contaminated water...
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Australia pledges more to help to Vanuatu for twin crises
Australia has pledged around 15 million US dollars (Vt1.7 billion) for Vanuatu towards preparedness for covid-19 and recovery from the impact of Cyclone Harold.Vanuatu's Prime Minister Bob Loughman...
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Vanuatu Supreme Court adjourns Stay Application hearing of former Prime Minister
The Stay Application regarding the case of former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai that was scheduled to be heard today is now adjourned to June 4, 2020.The case would proceed via the AVL video...
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Testing for covid-19 to start in Vanuatu
Vanuatu can now carry out testing for Covid-19 after the arrival of hundreds of test kits in the country.The Director of Public Health, Doctor Len Tarivonda, said that until now Vanuatu had been...
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Climate change is still the Pacific’s greatest threat – Regenvanu
Tropical Cyclone Harold showed us that Climate Change is still the Pacific's biggest existential threat, according to Vanuatu's opposition leader.Ralph Regenvanu had been speaking at an Asia Society...
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New stock of Sunwhite Calrose rice expected in Vanuatu’s Supermarket this month
Au Bon Marche Supermarkets all across Vanuatu are expected to re-stock 25 kilogrammes of Sunwhite Calrose Rice by mid-May.Notices have been posted on all ABM outlets to inform the public, since they...
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Housing scheme trialled for Vanuatu cyclone victims
A housing scheme is to be trialled as part of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund's latest offer of assistance to its members on Santo Island.In early April, Tropical Cyclone Harold devastated...
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SPC provides vegetable seeds to Vanuatu’s FSAC
The Pacific Community (SPC) through the Pacific Seed for Life project has been working with agriculture authorities in Vanuatu to strengthen their seeds system. The Food Security and Agriculture...
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National Fitness and Evacuation Centre opens in Port Vila
Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman Weibor officially opened the newly built and refurbished National Fitness and Evacuation Centre (former Ex-FOL) in Port Vila Friday.The opening ceremony was attended...
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Vanuatu Government responds to concerns about COVID-19 Employment...
The Government through the Ministry responsible for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 Employment Stabilisation Payment is still mandatory.The ministry...
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Australia flies in Covid-19 test cartridges to Vanuatu
Vanuatu's ability to test for Covid-19 will not need to rely on sending samples to Australia or New Caledonia for the time being.Hundreds more test cartridges have arrived in Vanuatu, courtesy of an...
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