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Vanuatu appeal in kidnap and assault case
Four bus and taxi drivers found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Vanuatu have appealed against their sentences.RNZ reports the men assaulted Florence Lengkon after she posted criticism of...
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Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Management
Vanuatu’s Disability Promotion and Advocacy Associations’ Communications Officer, Bani Alfred has returned from a successful stint in the CBM Australia and Oxfam supported Leadership Fellowship with...
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Melanesian states urged to move towards 'blue economy'
Governments of Melanesia are being urged to move towards a "blue economy" approach on protecting their marine assets.A new report by the World Wildlife Fund and partners, Reviving Melanesia's Ocean...
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Opportunities for Vanuatu as China businesses go global
It’s a beautiful tropical paradise that remains unknown to most Chinese.But the time is fast approaching when adventurous Chinese travellers will seek out Vanuatu’s tourism treasures and the massive...
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Vanuatu on radar for China tourists
THE time is fast approaching when adventurous Chinese travellers will seek out Vanuatu’s tourism treasures and the massive Chinese economy will help unlock opportunities to invest in and grow the young...
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Vanuatu could have fish plant with American company
There are reports from Vanuatu the government is discussing setting up a fish cannery with American multi-national Bumble Bee.Last last week, for the first time, frozen albacore tuna was off-loaded at...
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Vanuatu puts focus on traditional knowledge at COP 22
Vanuatu has raised the issue of traditional knowledge, and has advocated greater access to funding for it, at the UN Climate Change meeting, COP 22, in Marrakech in Morocco.RNZ reports the Vanuatu...
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Vanuatu Agritourism festival starts today
Vanuatu is holding its first ever national Agritourism Festival from today until Friday. The theme for this exciting event is presented through the important message of a Healthy and Wealthy...
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French businessman made Vanuatu chief
In Vanuatu a French businessman, Thiery Bourgeois, has been made a custom chief on Pele Island, a small island off the coast of Efate.Paramount chief Maserei, the tribal chief, who initiated Mr...
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Vanuatu steps up to the plate to offer overseas workers
The government of Vanuatu has stepped in to offer agricultural workers to Tasmania as the uncertainty of the backpacker tax continues.A delegation from Vanuatu has arrived in Tasmania to hold talks...
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Shefa team gets timely boost from Digicel
Digicel has joined efforts by sponsoring prizes for the lottery to support 192 athletes of the Shefa team participating at the National Games in Luganville later this month.The games will be held from...
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Vanuatu mini-census a tech first for Pacific
A mini-census underway in Vanuatu is a technological milestone for the Pacific according to a spokesperson for the Pacific Community.According to RNZ, the SPC's Phil Bright said Vanuatu is the first...
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Jailed Vanuatu MPs fail in attempt to get convictions quashed
Vanuatu's Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by 14 jailed former members of parliament to quash their convictions.RNZ reports the 14 men, including a former prime minister, were jailed last year...
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PVFA confirms fixtures for this week
Port Vila Football Association has confirmed fixtures for Premier League 2016 for this week.PVFA also confirms that some of clubs now have only two or three matches to play before the end of the...
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Lambs and kids fundraise money for Vanuatu water pump supply
What can three schoolgirls and two lambs be doing in the middle of Queenstown? Raising money to provide water pumps for Vanuatu, of course.Three Alexandra students thought bringing two cute lambs to...
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Vanuatu's push for more commercial crops
In Vanuatu there are signs that encouraging people to eat locally produced foods are working.RNZ reports the government wants people to grow and eat locally produced food to help reduce...
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Digicel DJ Festival creates enthusiasm in Vanuatu
Digicel is proud to be supporting local and international music artists at the 5th DJ festival.The initiative was warmly acknowledged by organizers with the festival becoming successful and popular...
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Water project for Taloa community completed
Residents of Taloa Community in Nguna in Vanuatu now have a proper water supply.The community has completed a water project funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme.The water system was successfully...
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Digicel supports Naio Live Concert
Digicel sponsored a Live Concert by the band, Naio at the Port Vila Stadium on Saturday 12th November in an effort to raise funds to support prevention of Non Communicable Diseases. Digicel joined the...
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National Games to begin in Vanuatu next Friday
Vanuatu is getting ready to stage its National Games from November 25 to December 4 as it prepares to host the 2017 Pacific Mini Games.Samuel Taffo of VBTC Sports says, hosting of the National Games...
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