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Vanuatu Government workers receive pay rise
More than 6,000 government employees in the Vanuatu public service, teaching service, the police, parliament and those under the Official Salaries Act, will receive a pay rise for the first time in 11...
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Vanuatu, Tuvalu asked to firm Abkhazia ties
Tuvalu and Vanuatu have been asked to join a parliamentary group to lobby on behalf of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.The region's president Raul Khajimba made the suggestion when he met a...
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WorldRemit launches lower-cost digital money transfers to Vanuatu
Leading digital money transfer provider WorldRemit has launched a new remittance service to Vanuatu. The service will provide a lower-cost and more convenient way for the Vanuatuan diaspora to send...
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Vanuatu PM calls for more commitment for people of Penama
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, who is also a member of the Pentecost Parliament, has urged the people of Penama commit to the development of their province. Salwai said that commitment should begin at...
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Vanuatu cricket are heading to Malaysia
Vanuatu are set to play in Malaysia for the first time after rumours were confirmed that Malaysia has been awarded next year’s ICC World Cricket League Division 4 tournament.Vanuatu will enter ICC WCL...
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Just Play Emergency Programme lands in Ambae
The latest Just Play Emergency Programme – developed by the Oceania Football Confederation in partnership with UNICEF and with the support of the UEFA Foundation for Children has been launched on Ambae...
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Vanuatu leads push to make narcotic drink kava a worldwide favourite
Vanuatu is leading a push to standardise production of kava in a bid to increase exports of the narcotic drink and improve the quality for local drinkers. The kava plant – Piper methysticum – only...
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Team Tonga waiting on govt to pay for Mini Games flight
Tonga's Amateur Sports Association is waiting on the government to pay the cost of a proposed charter flight to Vanuatu for the Pacific Mini Games.Team Tonga Chef de Mission 'Amanaki Fakakovikaetau,...
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Pacific Mini Games hold test events
Test events will be held in Port Vila today as part of the final preparations for next month's Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu.Netball, tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, archery, boxing...
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Vanuatu ready to host Pacific Mini Games
Vanuatu is ready to host up to 2,000 athletes and officials for the Pacific Mini Games at Korman Stadium next week.Pacific Games Council CEO Clint Flood says schools have been fitted with 1,600 beds,...
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Vanuatu Government hands over 23 buses for the Pacific Mini Games
The Vanuatu Government through the Public Service Commission has signed a contract with Van2017 to hand over 23 buses to be used for the 10th Pacific Mini Games. In a formal ceremony, Van2017 CEO Clint...
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Papuans gather in Vanuatu for Liberation Movement summit
Members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua are converging on Vanuatu's capital for their first major summit since the body's inception.The Movement is to use the Port Vila summit to...
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Papuans gather in Vanuatu for Liberation Movement summit
Members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua are converging on Vanuatu's capital for their first major summit since the body's inception.The Movement is to use the Port Vila summit to...
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$US45 million for Pacific catastrophe insurance
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company, which was established a year ago, is providing $US45 million dollars in insurance cover for five Pacific Island countries for the coming cyclone...
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Piped water for more than 2000 people on Malo Island
More than 2000 residents of East Malo communities in Vanuatu can now access piped water that will be more reliable during the dry season.The country’s largest water system spanning 44km was launched on...
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Beach volleyball gets locals excited ahead of Van2017
The Korman Beach Volleyball court was half packed with locals – a mix of spectators and volunteers – as the players put on some exciting performances. The matches played at the Van2017 Test Event day...
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Estonia downs Vanuatu in International Friendly
In a first International friendly between Vanuatu and a Baltic State played in Port Vila Stadium, the host country fell to Estonia by a 1-0, thanks to 30 minute strike by Henri Anier. In front of over...
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16 Days Activism launched at Van2017 Festival Village
Vanuatu celebrated the 16 Days of Activism over the weekend in a festival atmosphere, with colourful hand-painting, speeches and music.This important occasion was marked at the Festival Village, which...
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Vanuatu opposition leader urges caution over reforms for greylist
Vanuatu's opposition leader says the government has conceded the country's interests too readily to satisfy international requirements over its tax haven status.Parliament has passed various bills as...
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Vanuatu table tennis aims for 7 gold medals
The Vanuatu table tennis team is prepared to meet with other competing countries that will be participating in the Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila from next week.The Table Tennis Interim-President,...
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