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Economy

Luganville Council Owed VT68 Million in Property Tax

The Luganville Municipal Counci is currently owed over VT68 million in unpaid property tax, according to Property Tax Officer Fred Manses. During a public awareness...

Government Invests VT18 Billion to Upgrade Santo’s Pekoa Airport

Vanuatu Government has committed VT18 billion for a major upgrade and expansion of Pekoa International Airport in Luganville, Santo — a key step in...

Reserve Bank Delivers Record VT700 Million Dividend to Government

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) has handed over a record VT700 million dividend to the Government — more than double its usual VT300...

Food, Cigarettes and Mobile Costs Rise in March Quarter — Luganville Sees Biggest Price Jump

Prices for key goods and services including food, mobile phones, and cigarettes increased during the March quarter of 2025, according to the latest Consumer...

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...

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Torba Gains Greater Control Over Disaster Response

Torba Province will now have a greater role in leading disaster response. Its Provincial Disaster and Climate Change Committee (PDCCC) was formally established in Torba...

Indonesia Says Papua Discussion Must Reflect Full Picture

Indonesian diplomat Nona Gae Luna says any discussion about the human rights situation in Papua should reflect what Indonesia describes as the full picture,...

Digital Farmer Registry to Improve Farmer Data Management

The Digital Farmer Registry is expected to improve how the Government records and manages information about farmers across Vanuatu. The Food and Agriculture Organization of...

Pacific Students to Build Climate Solutions Ahead of COP31

Hundreds of university and TAFE students from the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and the European Union will take part in a 60-hour online hackathon...

VT 1.49 billion ADB Grant to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Port Vila 

People living in Port Vila will benefit from improved disaster preparedness and safer community facilities following the approval of a VT1.49 billion grant by...
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