Vanuatu fall short in Olympic beach volleyball bid
Vanuatu's Olympic beach volleyball dream is over for another three years after an opening round defeat at the Asian Continental Cup Final in Thailand.The top pairing of Miller Pata and Sherysyn Toko...
View ArticleTwo months severance pay for Vanuatu teachers
Teachers in Vanuatu are now entitled to severance pay at a rate of two months salary This has been effective since June 3 this year, following approval from the Teaching Service Commission (TSC).It...
View ArticleMalekula seed bank launched on Vanuatu’s Lakataro Island
A vegetable seed bank aimed at making seeds readily available through Lakataro island in Vanuatu is now operational.The ‘Malekula seeds’, vegetable seed bank, the first of its kind for Malekula was...
View ArticlePacific Island Food Revolution TV show increases people’s uptake of healthy...
The Pacific Island Food Revolution TV show is increasing people's uptake of healthy food, a new impact assessment report has found. The programme commissioned the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics...
View ArticleVanuatu to participate at 2021 World Expo in Dubai
Six local businesses in Vanuatu will be sending their products to the World Expo in Dubai.ACTIV, EAU DES ÎLES, Tanna Coffee, Fine Foods and Vanuatu Bijouterie and Vanuatu Handikraft have loaded up...
View ArticleVanuatu Government caucus claims PM Loughman has support
Vanuatu’s Government caucus met at Erakor island camp site today as Prime Minister Bob Loughman Weibur faces a motion of no confidence in Parliament.The Government’s Public Relations Officer Fred...
View ArticleVanuatu’s National Housing and Population Preliminary results to be released...
The official declaration of the 2020 National Housing and Population Preliminary results is expected to be released today. The rollout was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.However, the Vanuatu...
View ArticleVanuatu's Wanfuteng Bank celebrates third anniversary
Wanfuteng Bank has reached an exciting milestone as it celebrates 3 years of delivering customer-first banking solutions to Vanuatu residents.The bank is the second Vanuatu owned bank operating in the...
View ArticleVanuatu Agriculture Ministry establishes second food bank
Communities will benefit from a food bank set up by the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries Forestry & Biosecurity (MALFFB) at Navoda Farm in South Santo.Navoda Farm is run by the...
View ArticleVanuatu’s Aelan Chocolate receives international recognition
Award-winning Vanuatu company Aelan Chocolate, has received international recognition, after it was ranked for the quality of its chocolates at the first 'Chocolates elaborated at Origin International...
View ArticleVanuatu to roll out Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccination programme on Fridays
The Vanuatu Ministry of Health will be administering the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine on Fridays beginning next week on 9 July at the National Convention Centre in Port Vila.The centre will be open from...
View ArticleVanuatu’s Tahitian lime farmers study about export procedures
Tahitian lime farmers from Efate in Vanuatu have undergone training on export procedures for the produce.The processes are outlined in a new Export Procedures Manual.This is a first ever drafted...
View ArticleSailors quarantined after forced diversion to Vanuatu
Two Belgian sailors have been allowed to dock at Port Vila Harbour under strict conditions, but have been given three days to fix their vessel, resupply and leave Vanuatu.The two sailors were sailing...
View ArticleVanuatu TRBR signs MOU with Customs
The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue (DCIR).The MOU will...
View ArticleScam investigation underway in Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Financial Services Commission has ordered a newly formed company to stop accepting new customers, pending checks on its compliance.The company, Blessed to be Blessed, has been given to the...
View ArticleVanuatu’s V-Lab offers new learning programme for young entrepreneurs
Vanuatu’s V-Lab has launched a new programme with tailored trainings and learning opportunities that targets young business operators. V-LAB President, Marc Antoine, Bisnis Nakamal said, “The Bisnis...
View ArticleTelco companies participate in Vanuatu Government’s Universal Access Policy...
Digicel Vanuatu Ltd, Vodafone Vanuatu Ltd and WanTok Network Ltd have signed agreement with the Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) to participate in the...
View ArticleVanuatu Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine roll out on Fridays
The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine will be administered every Friday in Vanuatu. The Ministry of Health will be starting on 9 July at the National Convention Centre in Port Vila.At the official ceremony...
View ArticleVanuatu to hold first ever e-commerce symposium tomorrow
Interchange Limited and Vanuatu Post Limited have signed an agreement that will support Vanuatu’s first ever e-commerce symposium.The e-commerce symposium is an awareness event that gives the public an...
View ArticleOver 700 people receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in North Efate
Over 700 people from north Efate have been give their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.The vaccination was held at the Saupia Health Centre in Paunangisu village.The Ministry of Health...
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