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Economy

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...

Gov’t Triples Contract Threshold to VT30 Million Amid Inflation Concerns

The Government of Vanuatu has officially increased the threshold value for government contracts from VT10 million to VT30 million, following an amendment to the...

Food Prices Driving Inflation in Vanuatu, Says Reserve Bank Governor

Reserve Bank Governor August Letlet says food prices remain the main driver of inflation in Vanuatu, despite falling global oil prices. Speaking during a...

VMSA Defends VT23,000 Banana Boat Fee Amid Rescue Cost Concerns

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) has justified the VT23,000 fee charged to banana boat owners, stating it helps cover the high costs of...

Australia Commits VT450 Million in New Aid to Support Vanuatu’s Earthquake Recovery and School Rebuilds

The Government of Australia has pledged VT 450 million (approximately AUD $6 million) in new development assistance to support Vanuatu’s post-earthquake recovery. This...

Boat Owners Call for Fairer Registration Fees

The high cost of boat registration fees is becoming a major issue, as boat owners begin to raise their concerns over the charges set...

URA Launches Customer Survey to Improve Electricity Services in VUI Areas

The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) has officially launched a customer survey targeting electricity users served by Vanuatu Utilities and Infrastructure Limited (VUI Ltd),...

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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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