by Richard Butler | 08 Nov 2013 | Invest
Alcatel-Lucent helps change Vanuatu forever
Caption: The Ile de Ré in Suva Harbour.
Alcatel-Lucent’s French-flagged Ile de Ré cable ship has started to roll out the new Interchange submarine cable system that will link Port Vila, Vanuatu to Suva, Fiji.
According to Simon Fletcher, CEO of Interchange Limited, this 1239km cable is intended to help increase Vanuatu’s broadband internet access and affordability, as well as to give them access to the Southern Cross Cable, the Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 02 Nov 2013 | Invest
New State-owned Enterprise Policy for Vanuatu
Press Release – Asian Development Bank
PORT VILA, VANUATU The Asian Development Bank (ADB) welcomes the approval of the state owned enterprises (SOE) policy by the Vanuatu Council of Ministers. ADB supported drafting of the policy, which was prepared following extensive government …
A New State-owned Enterprise Policy for Vanuatu
PORT VILA, VANUATU – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) welcomes the approval of the state owned Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 02 Nov 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu Football Academy
OFC: Nov. 1, 2013 - Teouma Academy is going from strength to strength as they build on the core objectives of combining elite football with education.
The Vanuatu Football Federation Academy is managed by Peter Takaro who says the staff are working hard to highlight the importance of both to all of the attendees.
“They must go to school first, and after their studies comes football,” Takaro says.
“So far so good, and the boys are really embracing the program Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 12 Oct 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu new convention 16 million US dollars center needed for large meetings
Posted at 01:45 on 11 October, 2013 UTC
Vanuatu’s foreign minister says the new National Convention Center is needed to host large, international meetings.
Construction of the controversial facility has begun next to parliament, with more than 16 million US dollars worth of funding from China.
The project has faced much criticism, with some describing it as a waste of space and money.
But Edward Natapei Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 06 Oct 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu’s Tourism is more important in the economy than in any other Pacific Island Country
Posted on Vanuatu daily post September 9, 2013
Minister for Tourism, Commerce and Industry Toara Daniel launched the Vanuatu Strategic Tourism Stakeholders’ Forum to hatch the Strategic Action Plan at the Holiday Inn yesterday.
New Zealand High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Bill Dobbie, said the New Zealand Government is pleased to support Vanuatu in developing this Strategic Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 26 Aug 2013 | Invest
Read the letter received from Vanuatu Prime Minister,
Hon. Moana KATOKAI CARCASSES
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Richard Butler, Project Manager
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by Richard Butler | 23 Aug 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu Investment
Guest this week is Wayne Harrison from Brisbane Queensland, an expert and now on our panel of experts to advise migration and relocation to Australia. Wayne will today inform on the requirements to visit Australia as a tourist and as a business visitor and a business investor.
Richard this week will provide a snapshot on the 3 areas of Sydney City Australia where real estate is into a 5 week recovery boom mode.
Also an update on Vanuatu infrastructure Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 19 Aug 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu to receive new aid commitments
The Vanuatu Tourism Office says operators and locals have been waiting a long time for funding for a new seawall in Port Vila, and are happy New Zealand has committed to help.
The General Manager Linda Kalpoi says it has long been a dream to have the jetty at Port Vila upgraded so that businesses can flourish and cruise tourists are encouraged to come on shore.
The engineering consultants say the seawall is deteriorated and has been a turnoff for Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 19 Aug 2013 | Invest
New Zealand Investing in Vanuatu
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand is contributing $17 million toward improving shipping services and port facilities in Vanuatu. Such endeavor will provide both nations further opportunities to increase trade between the two nations. Vanuatu serves as a hub to the rest of Asia with it's position in the South Pacific. Such investment will prove worthwhile to New Zealand by increasing trade efforts to greater parts of Asia Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 14 Aug 2013 | Invest
Fresh Water Project for Vanuatu’s Remote Area
20,000 liters of water per day to heights of over 100 meters
NZ company goes global
Contributor: Fuseworks Media
Tuesday, 13 August, 2013 – 16:46
Water is arguably the single most important factor facing the world today and making it more readily available has been a significant motivation behind the recent success of EB Engineering Solutions, a small South Island based business with global aspirations.
The Hydrobine self-powered Read more [...]
