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Economy

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...

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...

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Island Fortune Ships Launched for Shepherds Outer Islands

The Shepherds Outer Islands Constituency celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, 26 September 2025, with the launch of Island Fortune 1 and Island Fortune...

Merelava Villagers Turn to Weaving as Copra Shipping Slows

For more than 10 years, people of Merelava’s Aota village have relied on weaving and other local products to make a living, following the...

Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign Expands Across Efate

Awareness on cervical cancer is spreading across Efate as the IK-Kana Cancer Foundation continues its community outreach. Max Albert, President of the foundation, told VBTC...

Malekula’s Lakatoro Market Extension Project Kicks Off

The extension of Lakatoro Market on Malekula officially began this week, with a total project budget of over VT4 million. Of this, VT2 million...

28 Market Vendors Graduate from ANZ Saver Plus Pilot in Vanuatu

ANZ has celebrated the graduation of 28 market vendors in Port Vila from its Saver Plus pilot program— marking a major step toward financial...
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