Growing opportunities for Vanuatu’s Azure Pure Water
Crystal Cruises cruise line will be carrying bottled Azure Pure Water of Vanuatu on its cruise ships.In November, the Vanuatu company successfully exported 1200 cartons of bottled water to Australian...
View ArticleCalls to probe abuse of power in Vanuatu
A regional leader in Vanuatu, John Olo Aru, has called on the prime minister to probe what he claims to be an abuse of power by government ministers.Mr Aru, the Sanma provincial president, said some...
View ArticleVanuatu opposition lodges no confidence motion
The opposition in Vanuatu's parliament has lodged a motion of no confidence in the prime minister Charlot Salwai.The opposition has listed six reasons for the motion, including concerns over...
View ArticleVanuatu Opposition’s motion of no confidence ready for Tuesday
The Office of Speaker of Parliament has confirmed that 9 Members of Parliament from the Opposition deposited a motion of no confidence against Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai yesterday afternoon....
View ArticleIn perfect snyc for gold
The Men’s 100 metre Ambulant race was undeniably a highlight on Tuesday afternoon as Para-Athletics took centre stage at the 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu.In the heart of Korman complex, flags...
View ArticleFiji’s Winston Hill too powerful for Vanuatu’s Naiu Martin
Fiji boxer Winston Hill was too powerful for his Vanuatu opponent Naiu Martin beating him on points in their 69kg division fight in Port Vila, Vanuatu last night. Hill's crafty footwork helped him win...
View ArticleTiny Tokelau makes a big mark at Mini Games
Tokelau is one of the smallest delegations at this month's Pacific Mini Games, with only three athletes, but is hopeful this is just the start of an increased presence at future events.The New Zealand...
View ArticleBeing dual nationals an honour for female athletes
Netball has been the centre of attention during the second week of the Pacific Mini Games because it is a discipline that celebrates the strength and athleticism of women in sport.This year, netball...
View ArticleVanuatu’s Yoshua Shing wins Outstanding Male Award at Mini Games
Vanuatu’s Yoshua Shing (table tennis) and Sharon Firisua of the Solomon Islands (athletics) have won the Outstanding Male and Female Awards at the 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu.The...
View ArticleMini Games leaves Vanuatu with 'can do attitude'
Organisers of the 2017 Pacific Mini Games believe the event has proven the doubters wrong and left Vanuatu with the legacy of a "can-do attitude".The Games came to a close in Port Vila on Friday after...
View ArticleVanuatu Govt restricts liquor access during festive season
The Vanuatu government is limiting the sale of liquor from many places during the festive season.Sales will be banned from some sites from midday this Friday until midnight on Tuesday 26 December.The...
View ArticleVanuatu looks to host the 2027 Pacific Games
Vanuatu is looking to host the 2027 Pacific Games.After successfully hosting the 2017 Pacific Mini Games, Pacific Games Council CEO Andrew Minogue says Vanuatu has already expressed their interest in...
View ArticleVanuatu Cabinet portfolios reshuffle
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has reshuffled Cabinet portfolios, giving Ground and Justice Party's (GJP) members three key Cabinet positions. GJP president, Ralph Regenvanu takes up Foreign...
View ArticleVanuatu MP issued with restraining order over land dispute
A member of parliament in Vanuatu has been issued with a restraining order for his involvement in a land dispute.Sanma MP Uri Warawara was issued the warrant by the Supreme Court for his alleged...
View ArticleVanuatu Police seek help for recapture of prison escapee
Vanuatu Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance to recapture prison escapee, Paul Hendry Mofet.Mofet, who has been described as ‘high risk escapee’, escaped from lawful custody at the...
View ArticleVanuatu's Nalkutan FC racing to be ready for OFC Champs League debut
Vanuatu football champions Nalkutan FC are in a race to be match-ready less than two months out from their OFC Champions League debut.The Southern club, based on the island of Tanna, won the Vanuatu...
View ArticleSeasonal work for Ambae residents gets endorsement
The President of Vanuatu's Penama Province, Alban Garaevui says his council has endorsed seasonal work for people from Ambae Island after their crops were destroyed by ash fall and acid rain from the...
View ArticleHead of Vanuatu Anglican Church dies
The head of Vanuatu's Anglican Church, Bishop James Ligo, has died in Luganville.RNZI reports Bishop Ligo's body was flown to the capital, Port Vila where the Prime Minister, his Cabinet and members of...
View ArticleWarning not to take kava into Poland
Poland has made it clear that its ban on kava still stands, warning travellers not to bring the mild sedative into the country as they will be automatically jailed.A promoter of Vanuatu and Vanuatu...
View ArticleVila Central Hospital receives Mini Games dividends
Vanuatu’s Vila Central Hospital has received a container load of dried goods and frozen meats from the organisers of the Pacific Mini Games, Van2017.“It was great for the hospital to benefit from the...
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