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Tenders for Vanuatu international ship registry open in 2018
The Vanuatu government says tender notices for the administration of its international flagship registry are to be issued early next year.The Vanuatu Daily Post reported the signing follows two months...
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VASANOC praise outstanding success of Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu
Vanuatu Association of Sports And National Olympic Committee (VASANOC) chief executive Henry Tavoa has hailed the success of the recent Pacific Mini Games in the country.Tavoa, Chef de Mission for the...
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Vanuatu Government implements new 15% VAT rate
A new rate of 15% Value Added Tax is now effective in Vanuatu.The rate was increased from 12.5% from Monday, 1 January 2018.The change is the result of the recent amendment to the Value Added Tax...
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Compo call for Vanuatu helpers
The Vanuatu government is being challenged to compensate those who helped accommodate the people forced off Ambae island by last year's volcanic eruption.A retired policeman from Ambae Wilson Garae...
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Vanuatu to open diplomatic mission in NZ
Vanuatu has appointed the country's first ever High Commissioner to New Zealand.The Daily Post reports that Johnson Naviti, who is a former director-general in the Prime Minister's Office, has been...
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Vanuatu to ban non-biodegradable plastics
The government of Vanuatu has announced a ban on the importation and local manufacturing of non-biodegradable plastics from the end of the month.The Council of Ministers decided on the ban at its...
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Vanuatu govt says plastic bag ban achievable
The head of Maritime and Ocean Affairs in Vanuatu says the time frame for a ban on plastic bags is do-able.Vanuatu is bringing in a ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags and and polystyrene takeaway...
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Vanuatu plastic ban to extend further
Vanuatu is planning to ban more plastic packaging like plastic bottles in future.The government has announced, as a start, non-biodegradable plastic bags and polystyrene takeaway boxes are to be banned...
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Food security concerns remain for Vanuatu's Ambae islanders after volcano
It's been two months since residents of Vanuatu's Ambae island returned home after the mass evacuation -- which was prompted by predictions the island's volcano would erupt with devastating...
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New city to be built in Vanuatu this year
A private company in Vanuatu is embarking on an ambitious venture to build a new modern city on Efate this year.The Vanuatu Daily Post reported the project, dubbed "Rainbow International City" or...
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Vanuatu and Australia reaffirm strong relationship
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the two countries development cooperation contributes effectively and efficiently to sustained and inclusive economic...
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Vanuatu minister bans staff from taking govt cars to bars
Vanuatu's minister of agriculture has banned staff from taking government registered vehicles to kava bars.Matai Seremaiah has also discouraged workers from drunk driving, saying he expected all...
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Steep hike for Vanuatu MPs' travel allowances
The travel or touring allowances for Vanuatu MPs have been increased by more than 91 percent this year.The Vanuatu Daily Post reported the parliamentary secretariat confirmed the new annual rate, which...
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Pinata Farms welcomes 4th intake of Vanuatu seasonal workers
A Far North Queensland pineapple farm is boosting on-farm production while providing life-changing opportunities for those living in the Pacific Islands, welcoming its fourth intake of seasonal workers...
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Oxfam warns Vanuatu communities of donation scam
Oxfam in Vanuatu is warning communities on Efate to be aware of scammers seeking donations while posing as Oxfam employees.Vanuatu Yumi Tok Tok Stret reported the international aid agency issued the...
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Vanuatu chiefs call for reinstatement of suspended doctor
Chiefs in Vanuatu are calling for the reinstatement of a Ni-Vanuatu doctor suspended in October last year after he criticised the government in a social media post.The Maewo Council of Chiefs asked the...
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Vanuatu teachers' union threatens to sue govt
The Vanuatu Teachers Union is threatening to sue the government for cutting teachers' allowances without any consultation.According to the Vanuatu Daily Post newspaper, both teachers' housing and...
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SPVLA executive warned to stop interfering
The Chairman of the Shefa Port Vila Land Transport Association, Donald Massing has been warned “to stop interfering with traffic management on the Port Vila Tourism Wharf” or face arrest.The warning is...
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Vanuatu police urge parents to keep eye on children's online activities
Vanuatu's Cyber Safety Police Officer has appealed to parents to supervise their children's online activities.Jeff Natapei said while electronics technology has made many activities easier and faster,...
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Vanuatu govt orders suspension of senior police officer
Vanuatu's internal affairs minister has suspended a senior police inspector who was allegedly involved in an assault.Andrew Napuat has named the officer as Ephraim Kalorib, who is alleged to have...
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