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Delay in Salwai trial in Vanuatu
The trial of former Vanuatu Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, was adjourned this morning to recommence this afternoon, because defence had not received all the documents needed.The former leader is...
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Investigation underway into Vanuatu boat sinking
The Office of the Vanuatu Maritime Regulator is conducting a preliminary investigation into the sinking of MV Rosalie on Ambae island over the weekend.The newly appointed Regulator, Hickson Siba...
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Govt ministers to take stand in trial of former Vanuatu PM
Six Vanuatu government ministers, including the Prime Minister Bob Loughman, are due to appear as witnesses at the trial of former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai today.The Speaker of Parliament, Gracia...
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Vanuatu to mark new developing status with festivities
The Vanuatu Government is planning celebrations next week for when it moves from Least Developed Country status to Developing status.The Council of Minister has approved $US324,000 for a two day...
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Kalsakau tells Vanuatu Court former PM's statement was wrong
The Vanuatu Supreme Court trial of a former prime minister today heard testimony from the current deputy prime minister.Charlot Salwai is facing charges of corruption, bribery and perjury.It was...
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Vanuatu launches toll-free line to help tackle gender-based violence
A silent march was held in Port Vila today to commemorate the launch of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.Representatives from the Vanuatu Women’s Centre joined it's partners,...
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Vanuatu Court told Parl Secs first appointed 13 years ago
Vanuatu's deputy prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, has told the trial of former prime minister, Charlot Salwai, that parliamentary secretaries were first set up 13 years ago.Mr Salwai is being tried on...
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Vanuatu farmers to export root crops to New Zealand
Over the next six months, more Vanuatu farmers will be receiving payments for root crops that are exported to New Zealand.A farmer from Epule was the first to receive payment for contribution towards...
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Vanuatu’s Covid-19 case unlikely to transmit to anyone
Health authorities in Vanuatu say it is unlikely that the country’s first Covid-19 case has transmitted the infectious disease to anyone.According to a statement, lab evaluations of samples in Vanuatu...
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A former Vanuatu PM testifies in Salwai trial
A former Vanuatu prime minister, Sato Kilman has told the trial of one of his successors that he set up the posts of parliamentary secretaries in 2013.Charlot Salwai is facing trial on perjury, bribery...
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Vanuatu’s WSB SHEFA Basketball league to feature five games today
The WSB SHEFA basketball league tournament will continue today with its third round of games.The Men’s category has 8 teams and are competing in a Double knockout tournament while the women with 5...
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Vanuatu’s Opposition leader joins Pacific leaders to condemn Australia's...
Vanuatu’s Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu is one of 14 Pacific leaders to condemn Australia’s Paris climate target as “one of the weakest”.The leaders including former presidents and prime...
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Vanuatu PM declares Covid contained
Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman says the country has contained its first Covid-19 case.Loughman said losing the country's status as a Covid-19 free country was not important.He said what mattered...
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Vanuatu panel discussions celebrate graduation to Developing Country status
Several panel discussions have been organized to recognize Vanuatu’s graduation from the pool of Least Developed Countries (LDCs).Representatives from the productive sector, social sector and...
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Vanuatu ranked the most hazardous country in the world
Vanuatu is highly exposed to natural hazards with cyclones regularly damaging property and causing long-term cumulative economic harm. This has been confirmed by a report put together by the United...
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Vanuatu establishes Sanma Creative Industries Community Company
The Department of Industry (DoI) has established a first ever community-owned company known as the Sanma Creative Industries Community Company (SCICC) under the Vanuatu Financial Service Commission...
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New roads for Vanuatu’s South Santo
The Vanuatu Government has engaged itself in a new road development project for South Santo in Sanma province.The project design and supervision consultant contract has been finalised and signed by the...
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Vanuatu graduates from least developed country status
For only the sixth time since the UN created the category of the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) in the 1970s, a country has left the ranks of LDC status.Vanuatu, one of the small island...
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UN chief commends Vanuatu for graduating from Least Developed Country
UN Secretary General António Guterres has congratulated the Government and people of Vanuatu for graduating from the official list of Least Developed Countries (LDC),The graduation is “testimony to...
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Australia partners with Vanuatu to upgrade emergency radio network
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Bob Loughman and other government ministers visited VANSEC House this week to experience the new and sustainable capability delivered under the first phase of the Vanuatu...
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