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National tax review planned for Vanuatu
Vanuatu's government has announced plans for a national review of taxes and revenue.According to RNZI, the Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Gaetan Pikioune, says there'll be full...
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Constitutional amendments referred to adhoc committee for further review
Vanuatu Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas has tabled a the Bill for the constitutional amendments at the Special Parliament sitting that was called for the enactment of this single...
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Vanuatu sends fact-finding mission to PNG
Vanuatu Government is sending a fact-finding mission to Papua New Guinea today (Friday) to assess the safety and welfare of Vanuatu students in tertiary institutions there.Minister for Education,...
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Election campaign starts for Malo/Aore by-election
A total of six candidates will contest the Malo/Aore constituency by-election in Vanuatu on 29th June.Eligible candidates announced by the Electoral Commission include 3 independent candidates and one...
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Andrew Leung is Vanuatu's new Consul General to Hong Kong
Vanuatu Government has appointed local businessman, Andrew Leung as Consul General for Vanuatu in Hong Kong. Mr Leung is a key player in the success of the largest chain of supermarkets in Port Vila,...
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Fruits of labour
I's just past 1pm Tuesday, and nearly 20 people pack into a Portacom in Ni Van village, which houses seasonal workers from Vanuatu.Kiwifruit operator Bay Gold offers this makeshift office for Fruit of...
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Conspiracy case against Natuman, Maralau set for 31 Oct
A new date for the conspiracy case against Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman and former acting police commissioner, Aru Maralau, has now been set for 31 October 2016.The new date was set during...
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Vanuatu government moves to tighten land laws concerning non-resident investors
Vanuatu Government has moved to address loopholes in the land legislation to address challenges posed by non-resident investors.Parliament was told last week that there are certain foreign investors...
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Air NZ says Vanuatu airport good for charters only
Air New Zealand is considering charter flights to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila but won't resume scheduled services just yet.According to RNZI, the airline announced it was satisfied temporary repairs to...
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Kava prices in Port Vila increase due to shortage
The current shortage of kava in the Vanuatu capital Port Vila has bumped up prices to VT 800 a kg.The shortage has been linked to the recent severe drought which destroyed many kava plantations.All...
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Digicel Spreads Happiness with Music
Happiness is in the air, as Digicel today announced the launch of the all new, fun and innovative Music Store, an added flavour to Digicel Vanuatu’s recently launched “Happiness Campaign” with an aim...
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Vanuatu launches report on Cyclone Pam response
A new report has spelt out the lessons learnt from Cyclone Pam, urging better warning systems and co-ordination between the Vanuatu government and community groups.Released on Wednesday, the report is...
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Vanuatu joins IATTC, to host meeting in 2017
Vanuatu is now a member of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). This means the IATTC can now facilitate Vanuatu’s flagged fishing vessels in its area.Director of Fisheries, Kalo Pakoa...
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Veteran Vanuatu politician wants bank re-think
A former Vanuatu prime minister, Barak Sope, wants the Vanuatu Agriculture Bank to return to its intended purpose.He says it should help young graduates from the Vanuatu Agriculture College start off...
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Former VMF Commander Vira is new Police Service Commission chairperson
The Vanuatu Police Service Commission has a new chairperson. Former Vanuatu Mobile Force Commander Willie Vira was appointed by the President Baldwin Lonsdale yesterday.Mr Vira succeeds Api Jack...
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National Freshwater Aquaculture Centre re-opens in Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s newly rehabilitated National Freshwater Aquaculture Centre which was severely damaged by Tropical Cyclone Pam last year, has officially re-opened in Port Vila. The ceremony last Friday was...
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How Vanuatu is taking a shot at a healthy future
After Cyclone Pam destroyed the best basketball courts in Vanuatu, a school program is now using basketball to address self esteem, gender equality and health.There are no traffic lights in Vanuatu....
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Vanuatu Police Commissioner’s post to be re-advertised
The post of the Vanuatu Police Commissioner is to be re-advertised and Vanuatu will celebrate 36 years of independence without a Commissioner of Police, according to the Minister for Internal Affairs,...
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Five countries handed Rio 2016 boxing berths by Olympic Tripartite Commission
Five invitational places have been awarded to countries for the boxing competitions at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) have announced. Athletes from Fiji,...
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Constitutional Review Committee to meet on Monday
Vanuatu’s Parliamentary Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is scheduled to meet on Monday 18 July 2016 to discuss government’s proposal constitutional amendments.Notice of the meeting was issued to...
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