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Vanuatu waiting for cyclone to clear to assess damage
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office says they are waiting for Cyclone Oma to safely clear the northern provinces so they can get out to assess damage.The government has issued its highest...
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Cyclone Oma pelts Vanuatu for third day
Cyclone Oma is slowing down and gathering strength as it sits off Vanuatu's Santo for a third straight day.The storm, still a category two, is about 295 kilometres west-southwest of the country's...
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Cyclone Oma weakens, drops to a category two
Vanuatu's Meteorology service has downgraded Tropical Cyclone Oma to a category two cyclone.In the past 3 hours, Tropical Cyclone Oma was slow moving west south-westerly at 4 kph and away from...
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Vanuatu’s Emae island to host Mini Agriculture show in June
Hard-working farmers throughout the Shepherds group of islands, will have the opportunity to exhibit their local produce at a Mini Agriculture Show in June.The senior officers of the Extension and...
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Strengthening trade and seasonal work a key for Vanuatu in Australia
Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu has been in Australia to strengthen trade and seasonal work arrangements.He met with his Australian counterpart Marise Payne and the Assistant Minister for...
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Vanuatu, Solomon Islands assess the damage as Oma finally leaves
All cyclone warnings for Vanuatu were cancelled on Monday evening as Cyclone Oma finally moved away from the country after five days.As it left, reports of widespread damage were starting to emerge...
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Vanuatu NDMO gives all clear for Cyclone Oma
The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has advised the all clear for Sanma and Malampa Provinces as Cyclone Oma continues to move southwest.The NDMO confirmed that the National...
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Vanuatu’s Parliamentary Secretary visits New Zealand
The Secretary to Vanuatu Parliament, Johnny Koanapo is currently visiting New Zealand to talk about trade and export opportunities, tourism, and regional economic development.Mr Koanapo met with the...
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Vanuatu DARD to begin Awards Programme in 2019
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) will begin an awards programme this year to acknowledge the best performing officer and best performing province of the year.DARD director,...
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Vanuatu’s Sanma Key Farmers Agriculture Show
Preparations are underway for the Sanma Key Farmers Agriculture Show that will be held around end of May to June this year. Provincial Agriculture Officer for Sanma Province, Joel Kalnpel, said there...
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Expanding opportunities through digital trade
Digital adoption is fuelling Pacific export growth with 79 per cent of exporters using online channels to generate revenue. This was one of the key findings from Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia’s...
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Vanuatu Lands Minister signs agreement with NZ Govt to improve water security
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Alfred Maoh and New Zealand’s High Commission, Jonathan Schwass have signed an agreement that is aimed at improving water security in Vanuatu.New Zealand will...
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Vanuatu to ban disposable diapers in bid to reduce pollution
Vanuatu has announced plans to ban disposable diapers in a move it says will significantly reduce pollution.Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu announced the ban at a conference in Port Vila last week,...
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Vanuatu rugby league and volleyball teams set to miss 2019 Pacific Games over...
Vanuatu will not send either a rugby league or indoor volleyball team to this year’s Pacific Games in Samoa after a mix up over travel arrangements. According to Radio New Zealand (RNZ), the Vanuatu...
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USAID holds Project Preparation training in Vanuatu
US Ambassador Catherine Ebert – Gray launched the first Project Preparation training conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vanuatu.The launch was held at the...
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More opportunities for Vanuatu’s semi-skilled labourers
Vanuatu’s semi-skilled workers will have more opportunities for employment in Australia under the labour mobility programme.The Ministry of Internal Affairs met with their Australian counterparts about...
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Vila Central to trial offering full services throughout the week
Vanuatu's referral hospital, Port Vila Central, will open during the weekend for the first time on a trial basis.The chair of the Public Service Commission, Martin Mahe, said the hospital will open...
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Team Wellington secure home quarter in OFC champs
Reigning champions Team Wellington have secured a home quarterfinal by defeating Erakor Golden Star on the final match day in Group C of the OFC Champions League 2019 in Port Vila to finish on top of...
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Vanuatu’s Pango village participates in tsunami drill
Oxfam in Vanuatu in collaboration with Shefa provincial Government and the Department of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) conducted a tsunami stimulation exercise in Pango village.The...
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Vanuatu’s Torba Handicraft Co-operative releases catalogue
The Skills for Handicraft Programme operational at the Torba Skills Centre in Vanuatu’s Torba Province has a new sales and marketing tool that will help drive the sale of their local handicraft...
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