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Economy

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),...

More Business, More Jobs: Local Man Shares His Idea to Fight Unemployment

Unemployment in Vanuatu is going up, and local business owner Adam Lopez says starting more kinds of businesses can help fix the problem. “When we...

Vanuatu Government Seeks New Leadership for Air Vanuatu and Airports Vanuatu Limited

The Government of Vanuatu is looking to appoint new leadership for Air Vanuatu Operations Limited and Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL) In a statement from the...

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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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