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Vanuatu’s Ambrym volcano in minor eruption state
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards department (VMGD) has confirmed that the Ambrym volcano is in the minor eruption state. The volcanic eruption is happening in the caldera area.VMGD Observations...
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Disaster assessment team on its way to Vanuatu’s Ambrym
An assessment team from the Malampa Provincial Government in Malekula has been deployed to Ambrym this morning travelling by boat to commence assessment on the disaster caused by volcanic activities in...
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NZ provides Vanuatu’s Ambae evacuees with rain harvesting systems
New Zealand through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has installed ten rain water harvesting systems and 6000L water tanks for Ambae evacuees who have resettled on Maewo.In addition,...
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Child given world’s first drone-delivered vaccine in Vanuatu
One month old Joy Nowai has become the world’s first child to be given a vaccine delivered commercially by drone in a remote island in the South Pacific country of Vanuatu.The vaccine delivery covered...
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Refurbished Luganville Correctional Centre facilities opens
Newly refurbished facilities have been opened at the Luganville Correctional Centre in Vanuatu.New Zealand High Commissioner Johnathan Schwass joined the Director of Corrections Johnny Marango; Sanma...
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Vanuatu parliament changes rules on extraordinary sessions
Standing Orders have been changed in Vanuatu's Parliament which will require signatures for moves like motions of no confidence to be gathered collectively.A parliamentary motion, moved by Prime...
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Malekula first option for Ambrym volcano evacuation
Disaster authorities in Vanuatu are moving more than 70 families from the south eastern side of Ambrym as their villages continue to be shaken by volcanic eruptions and associated tremors.Pictures...
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Vanuatu DARD undertakes monitoring and evaluation of its key programme
Vanuatu Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is conducting a monitoring and evaluation survey of its priority programmes.The survey targets programmes that have been implemented by...
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Vanuatu, SPC sign first Country Programme
The Government of Vanuatu and the Pacific Community (SPC) signed a new Country Programme Thursday.As an outcome of an extensive consultation process started in 2016, the document will inform and target...
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Vanuatu PM defeats another no confidence motion
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has defeated another motion of no confidence in his leadership.This is the second time this month that PM Salwai has survived a challenge to his leadership.When...
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Vanuatu contemplates legalising marijuana
The Vanuatu government is looking to legalise growing medical marijuana to help boost its agricultural sector.While smoking marijuana will still be illegal in Vanuatu, the new crops would be exported...
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Vanuatu defend Oceania beach volley title
Vanuatu have defended their Oceania Women's Beach Volleyball title, denying Tahiti a clean sweep of the podiums in Papeete.Top seeds Miller Pata and Sherysyn Toko defeated Emere Maau-Boutry and Vaihere...
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Vanuatu reports strong economic growth in 2017
Preliminary estimates released by the Vanuatu National Statistics Office indicate the economy grew by 4.4 per cent in 2017 reflecting a strong performance over the last three years. The strong...
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Minor eruptions continue at Vanuatu’s Ambrym volcano
Eruptive activity at Vanuatu’s Ambrym volcano is continuing in the minor eruption state.According to the latest situational report from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department, the Volcanic...
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Vanuatu mayor arrested for alleged hit-and-run incident
The mayor of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident.Lord Mayor Albert Daniel was detained for driving his official car while drunk as he...
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Medicinal marijuana in Vanuatu could impact food security says farmer
A farmer in Vanuatu says he's concerned about the negative impacts growing medical marijuana could have on the country's agricultural sector.The government is looking to legalise growing medicinal...
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Vanuatu agriculture department offers work attachment for students
Twelve students are currently undertaking working experience with the Vanuatu Department of Agriculture in Port Vila.Some of the students are attending different Universities in the Pacific while...
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Evacuees returning to Ambae against official advice
Hundreds of people who were evacuated from the Vanuatu island of Ambae last year are returning to the island against official advice.The eruption of the volcano at the island's centre forced the...
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Vanuatu primary school gets access to Clean Energy
Students of Port Narvin Primary School on Erromango Island in Vanuatu are now able to attend classes in a new classroom.The classroom was built by funds sourced from the Peace Corps Partnership Program...
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Vanuatu DARD carries out research on sweet potatoes
Vanuatu Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is conducting research on different varieties of sweet potato at the Tagabe farm in Port Vila.Sweet potato is a crop that has a short life...
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