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NZ's Deputy PM says Air NZ should reassess Vanuatu flights
New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the country's reputation could be tainted by the national flag carrier's refusal to fly into Vanuatu's Bauerfield airport.Air New Zealand pulled...
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Vanuatu says proposed Pentecost port for kava trade
Vanuatu's foreign minister Ralph Reganvanu says Chinese assistance regarding a port on the northeastern island of Pentecost does not mean it is for their use.Vanuatu has signed a deal with China for a...
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Vanuatu says proposed Pentecost port for kava trade
Vanuatu's foreign minister Ralph Reganvanu says Chinese assistance regarding a port on the northeastern island of Pentecost does not mean it is for their use.Vanuatu has signed a deal with China for a...
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Vanuatu police on drivers to be more careful
The Vanuatu Police Force is appealing to motorists in Port Vila to drive with more care.This follows revelations that 125 traffic accidents were recorded in the capital over the last four months.Most...
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Vanuatu minister wants stronger West Papua stance
Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Ralph Reganvanu says the Pacific Islands' Forum needs to be stronger in its stance regarding West Papua.Vanuatu is a strong proponent of West Papuan self-determination from...
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American drug company in Vanuatu facing legal disputes
An American company trialling an experimental cannabis drug in Vanuatu is facing legal proceedings there over money allegedly owed.The dispute adds to mounting opposition to Phoenix Life Sciences...
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PVMC to inspect “standards” in kava bars around Port Vila
Port Vila Municipal Wardens have been urged to inspect the health and safety standards in more than 100 hundred kava bars around Port Vila.The wardens have received instructions to start inspecting all...
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Vanuatu doctors call for stop to cannabis drug trials
Vanuatu doctors call for stop to cannabis drug trials Vanuatu's doctors' association has called on the government to suspend human research into treating diabetes with cannabis.The recommendation adds...
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Vanuatu Agriculture Ministry to continue supporting rice farming
Vanuatu’s Department of Agriculture is currently sourcing rice seeds from regional research institutions to support rice farming in the country.The long-term plan is to create opportunities for Public...
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NZ provides more help for Vanuatu electoral process
New Zealand has given a further $US1.07 million dollars for a combined civil and voter registration exercise in Vanuatu.The exercise, which will start in Luganville and Sanma Province next week, will...
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Vanuatu becoming fond of Sussex chickens
Vanuatu's Small Livestock Department says the Sussex chicken has become a favourite among farmers.Statistics show 10,000 Sussex birds have so far been distributed throughout the country's 83...
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Vanuatu's largest political party endorses candidates for 2020 election
Vanuatu's largest political party has begun preparing for the 2020 elections endorsing 22 candidates at its recent congress on Ambrym.The Vanua'aku Pati, one of the country's oldest, secured the most...
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Vanuatu MP angry French ships stopped by officials
A Vanuatu MP has hit out at foreign affairs officials for turning away a visiting French Navy vessel, saying the incident deprives some outer islands of much needed development.The French navy vessel...
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Crack down on health standards at Vanuatu kava bars
Municipal Wardens in Port Vila are inspecting health and safety standards in more than 100 kava bars around the Vanuatu capital. The Port Vila Municipality recently passed a by-law aimed at ensuring...
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Vanuatu signs 25-year deal with controversial drug company
A controversial drug company in Vanuatu has signed an agreement with the government for a 25-year diabetes management programme.The deal, signed last Tuesday, will also allow Phoenix Life International...
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52 Police Recruits pass out with pride from Police College
Filthy-two Police recruits pass out from the Police College on Thursday last week after completing months of training.The passing out ceremony was held at Independence Park in Port Vila on Thursday...
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Governor Athy’s term as PIRI Chairman draws to an end
The Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) is a regional initiative under the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) network which comprises of Governors and Senior Level Central Bankers around the...
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Vanuatu political rollercoaster continues with cabinet reshuffle
The Vanuatu Prime Minister has reshuffled his cabinet in the wake of yet another failed motion of no confidence brought against him.In the latest developments Charlot Salwai reshuffled his cabinet,...
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Indonesia beat Vanuatu 6-0 in friendly match
Vanuatu suffered a thrashing 6-0 at the hands of a strong Indonesia team in a friendly match, over the weekend.Veteran striker, Beto Goncalves and winger, Andik Vermansyah were the standout performers...
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IMF warns Vanuatu over passport sales, infrastructure loans
The International Monetary Fund is predicting bigger financial deficits in Vanuatu as it takes on more concessional loans for infrastructure projects.The organisation is also forecasting decreased...
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