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Economy

Majority of Government Spending in March Quarter Goes to Salaries

The Vanuatu Government has allocated 69 percent of its total expenditure for the March 2025 quarter to employee payments, according to the latest financial...

Vanuatu’s Outer Islands See Tourism Boost as Cruise Ships Shift Routes

Tourism across Vanuatu is showing signs of diversification, with cruise ships increasingly stopping at outer island destinations such as Santo, Tanna, and Mystery Island—rather...

Civil Society Urges Government for Greater Transparency in Use of Public Funds

Civil society organisations across Vanuatu have formally called on the Government to improve transparency in how Members of Parliament are spending public funds. The Vanuatu...

Reserve Bank to Open First Branch in Santo, Marking Big Step for Vanuatu

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) will open its first-ever branch in the northern part of the country, with a groundbreaking ceremony set for...

Vanuatu and EU Launch Vt2.5 Billion Rural Agriculture Program to Boost Economic Growth

Government of Vanuatu and the European Union have officially launched the Vanuatu Value Chain and Climate Resilient Rural Development Programme – VaVaC II,...

Consultation Held to Strengthen Vanuatu’s Consumer Protection and Support Local Industries

A national consultation on price monitoring and consumer affairs was held this week, aiming to explore the development of new legislation to better protect...

VNPF Spending Over VT1.2 Million Monthly on Rent After Earthquake Damage

Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) is spending around VT1.2 million a month on temporary office space following extensive damage to its headquarters from...

Over VT1.1 Billion Spent on Earthquake Recovery Support

More than 1.1 billion vatu has been spent under the government’s national recovery program to help businesses and workers get back on their feet...

Vanuatu Moves to Secure Stable Export Market for Beef, Cocoa and Fresh Produce

The Vanuatu Government is stepping up efforts to expand its export market for local beef, cocoa, and selected fresh produce. The Ministry of Trade...

Government Awards VT38 Million to 20 Local Manufacturers Under Industry Support Fund 2024

Vanuatu Government has awarded VT38 million to 20 local manufacturing businesses through the Industry Support Fund 2024. Betsy Charlie, Manager of Value Chain Research and...

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PHAMA Plus Ends After 15 Years Supporting Farmers

The PHAMA Plus Program is set to conclude in 2026 after 15 years of supporting Vanuatu’s agriculture sector, particularly in the kava and cocoa...

Interested Buyers Eye Historic L’Houstalet

Interest is growing in the purchase of L'Houstalet Restaurant, one of Port Vila’s most historic restaurants and the site linked to the signing celebrations...

VT6 Billion TamTam Cable Project Agreement Signed

An agreement worth VT6 billion was signed yesterday for Vanuatu’s second submarine cable, known as the TamTam Submarine Cable Project. The project is financed by...

PRV Targets 150,000 Coconut Trees by 2030

PRV Company in Malekula is set to roll out its first-ever five-year development plan in March 2026, beginning with a major coconut replanting program at...

Whooping Cough Cases Reach 795 as Health Ministry Confirms Seven Deaths

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has confirmed a total of 795 whooping cough (pertussis) cases and seven deaths since the outbreak began last year...
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