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Vanuatu PM and govt MPs retain seats after winning court battle
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has ruled that the prime minister and 18 of his government MPs will be allowed to retain their seats.The 19 MPs had had their seats declared vacant by the former speaker...
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Pardon of former Vanuatu Prime Ministers criticised
Vanuatu's former Minister of Finance Willie Jimmy has challenged the President's decision to pardon three former Prime Ministers.President Obed Moses Tallis pardoned the criminal convictions of Charlot...
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89% of Vanuatu’s Port Vila Airport staff vaccinated
Port Vila Airport has reported that 89 percent of its staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19.Airports Vanuatu Ltd CEO, Jason Rakau said 50 percent of airport staff in Santo have also received...
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ADB, Vanuatu sign $5 million grant to boost transport projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Vanuatu signed a US$5 million grant to help fund the preparation of ADB-supported land, maritime, and aviation projects in Vanuatu. Vanuatu’s...
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Port Vila Market to close for minor renovations
Vanuatu’s main Port Vila Market will be undergoing renovations as part of plans to improve its services. The market will be closed for two days from September 27 to 28.Port Vila Market House Manager,...
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Vanuatu’s new juvenile correctional facility to upskill young offenders
The newly-opened juvenile correctional facility on Santo aims to provide education, training, and skills development opportunities for young offenders between the ages of 12 and 18.The purpose-built...
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Vanuatu chiefs welcome presidential pardon
Several chiefs in Vanuatu have welcomed the President’s pardon of the criminal convictions of three former Prime Ministers.The chiefs from Port Olry in Santo, Lounelapen (Tanna) and Melsisi (Pentecost)...
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Over 11,000 people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Vanuatu
The Ministry of Health in Vanuatu has on record, a total of 11, 273 people who are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 since the national vaccination programme rollout several months ago. A total of...
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One-way quarantine-free travel for Samoa, Tonga,Vanuatu RSE workers to start...
The first stage of one-way quarantine-free travel with Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will commence in October, initially for RSE workers from those countries.The change was announced by, New Zealand's...
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway in rural Santo
Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health has begun vaccinating people against COVID-19 in rural Santo following the launch of the programme at Port Olry village.Public Health Director, Len Tarivonda has urged...
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Vanuatu Government Stimulus Package payment rollout
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has paid out the first batch of payments for businesses that have applied for the Small Business Grant (SBG) has been made for the month May,...
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China, Vanuatu to jointly promote Chinese language education in Vanuatu
China and Vanuatu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Port Vila on Friday to jointly promote the Chinese language education in the Pacific nation. According to the MOU, the two countries'...
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Construction of new Port Vila City Complex gets underway
Work is underway at the Port Vila Community City Complex following a groundbreaking ceremony.Port Vila Mayor, Eric Puyo-Festa said, “The sister-city agreement between Port Vila and Foshan City of China...
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Vanuatu releases comic book and videos to communicate COVID-19 messages
The Ministry of Health (MoH), UNICEF and the Wan Smolbag (WSB) Theatre group with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), have launched a comic book and videos on COVID-19.Subsequently,...
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ADF sends ship to rescue HMAS Diamantina stranded in Vanuatu
An Australian warship is stranded in Vanuatu due to mechanical problems, and may have to be towed home. "Defence can confirm that a Huon-Class Minehunter Coastal vessel developed a maintenance issue...
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Vanuatu’s National Forestry Inventory programme set for Northern provinces
Vanuatu’s National Forestry Inventory programme is now moving to the Northern provinces.TAFEA Forestry Officer, Saimon Naupa confirmed the move following the completion of the mission in Tanna.“From...
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Vanuatu schools sign MOU to help children with special needs
Ecole Maternelle Sacre-Couer Annex Anambrou in Port Vila and Pikinini Playtime will work together to provide better education opportunities for children with special needs.The two institutions have...
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Vanuatu scientists develop new super hybrid yam
Agriculture scientists in Vanuatu have developed a new super climate resilient yam that can be harvested all year round and boost food security. Yams have long been part of the traditional diet in...
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Vanuatu Churches unite to put faith in disaster preparation
Across the Pacific, churches reach large sections of the community, but Christian leaders admit that in the past, they have not given disasters enough focus. But a widespread, co-operative effort is...
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China, Vanuatu to jointly promote Chinese language education in Vanuatu
China and Vanuatu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Port Vila to jointly promote the Chinese language education in the Pacific island country.According to the MOU, the two countries'...
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