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Low-Income Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough

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Several workers earning slightly above the minimum wage say their salaries are still insufficient to cover essential expenses, as the cost of living continues to rise. One father, who requested anonymity, told VBTC News that he earns VT30,000 every two weeks. Of that amount, VT15,000 goes towards house rent, VT6,000 is spent on basic food items such as rice and...
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Low-Income Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough

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Low-Income Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough

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Australia Donates Church Noticeboards to Boost Community Communication

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Australia has gifted ten new church noticeboards to communities across Vanuatu, in partnership with the Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC),...
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Low-Income Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough

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Several workers earning slightly above the minimum wage say their salaries are still insufficient to cover essential expenses,...
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Handicraft Vendors Call for Permanent Market Space

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About 30 handicraft vendors in Port Vila are continuing to call for a permanent and suitable space to sell...
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