by Richard Butler | 13 Aug 2013 | Invest
From EMBASSY OF VANUATU
RUSSELS, Belgium — The Government of Vanuatu has once again, with the support and endorsement of the Pacific ACP Ambassadors in Brussels been nominated to represent the Pacific region in the newly established Board of the Centre for the Development of Entreprises in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium.
The Centre for the Development of Enterprises (CDE) is one of the 2 ACP /EU Joint Institutions under the Cotonou Partnership Agreement and is established principally to Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 01 Aug 2013 | Invest
Vanuatu Investment
Richard Butlers lifestyle & real estate opportunity from the South Pacific, this week Richard informs about Vanuatu‘s new international 350 million dollar airport ,Tim Ritchie from Espititu Santo island who will inform about his life style change & following his passion scuba diving and what the future holds in tourism for his Island paradise , and lastly Ian Adams specialist Town Planner from Brisbane Queensland Australia will talk about the Gold coast infrastructure Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 31 Jul 2013 | Invest
$350 million Australian Investment in Vanuatu future
Work on Vanuatu’s new $350 million (about 33 billion vatu) International Airport, along with remedial work on Baurfield Airport, and upgrading of Pekoa Aiport on Santo, plus improvement works on Norsup and Whitegrass airports, are set to begin following a signing agreement ceremony between the Vanuatu government and the Singapore group known as Vanuatu Trade Development Private Limited.
The cost is twice the annual budget of Vanuatu.
Signing Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 27 May 2013 | Invest
Moana Carcasses Kalosil the new prime minister of Vanuatu spelled out a 68-point plan for his first 100 days in the office.Though Vanuatu is well known for political instabilities, he is confident of fulfilling his plans with the support of Vanua’aku Pati as well as UMP.
What are some of this plans that would be of advantage to new investors?
Vanuatu's new government is a "Government of action"
Satisfying the people first is important to Moana Carcasses Kalosil, the new prime minister Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 12 Jan 2013 | Invest
Recent postings from SMSF (self managed super funds) forum in and by Australian Linkedin members I thought would be of interest as the Australian property Ripple effect does also run east from the seaboard states of Queensland and New South Wales into the Pacific Island Nations ,
Local Vanuatu investment real estate agents will tell you when Australia and New Zealand wakes up the money starts flowing into the Pacific
Ultan Mooney • There wont be any return to “boom” Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 23 Dec 2012 | Invest
Vanuatu Property Investment
I Received this from international living and thought it suited Vanuatu
Would I move somewhere else? Sure I would! I would move anywhere…but only if you can find me a place that has…
Good weather, the kind that doesn't require a furnace or A/C to cope—just a T-shirt and a sweatshirt.
Beautiful scenery…because life’s too short to live someplace ugly.
Access to plenty of clean water all year round for cooking, cleaning, and drinking Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 17 Dec 2012 | Invest
Economic Growth Report of Vanuatu
Small Pacific Island countries like Vanuatu. With it's annual growth at 5, 6, 7% per annum, Vanuatu is no different than it's pacific island neighbors but it has the potential to further increase economic growth by building better relationships with Asia and the North Pacific and expanding it's job sectors by encouraging information technology throughout the nation.
Geography no longer an obstacle on economic growth: ADB
In a special Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 08 Dec 2012 | Invest
Vanuatu Internet Connection
Submarine Internet Cable is coming soon
Prime Minister Sato Kilman has sat down with Vanuatu’s International Development
Partners to source funding for the realization of what is likely the most important infrastructure investment Vanuatu will see in the foreseeable future, the Submarine Cable.
The magnitude of the implications of the Submarine Cable’s contribution to Vanuatu’s economic and social development “cannot be underestimated”.
Because, Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 29 Nov 2012 | Invest
Vanuatu Investment and Economy
It has taken 16 years, but Vanuatu is finally a member of the WTO (World Trade
Organization). This means that Vanuatu has taken a seat at the table of what is in effect the world’s economic parliament.
They are staking a claim as a member of the world economy, giving them the ability to have a voice in decisions affecting itself and the rest of the world. This decision has not come without controversy. It can be seen as surrender to the global elites, on Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 22 Oct 2012 | Invest
Vanuatu Investment for 2013
Vanuatu is a beautiful, Y-shaped archipelago that consists of 83 islands and covers more than 12,000 square kilometers. Located approximately 1,700 kilometers east of the Australian coastline.
Vanuatu in 2006 was voted "The Happiest Place on Earth".
Because of its amazing white sandy beaches, beautiful active volcanoes, untouched lagoons and rain forests, consistent sunny weather, and a large abundance of various indigenous cultures, making it one of the most culturally Read more [...]