by Richard Butler | 04 May 2016 | Invest, Live & Work
Post by Richard Butler | 4th May, 2016 |
Not only Expat buildings are being constructed in Vanuatu to exacting cyclone-proof and earthquake-proof standards.
Here is a great story from the southern island of Tanna, Vanuatu, which shows how the locals are also getting safe housing. This means investors in tourism, agriculture and other projects in Vanuatu can rest easy knowing the potential disruption that may be caused by such natural events will be minimised. Most importantly, Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 26 Apr 2016 | Invest, Live & Work, Play
Post by Richard Butler | 26th April 2016 |
An article by Anita Roberts with the above title has appeared in the Vanuatu Daily Post. (See extract below)
This is excellent news for those wanting to move to, invest in, or do business in Vanuatu. It augers well for future development on Tanna Island, and will surely make it more attractive for tourism ventures to set up here. We applaud the government of Vanuatu and the people of Tanna for their forward thinking attitude.
There is always a concern Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 21 Apr 2016 | Invest, News
Post by Richard Butler, Co-Editor | 21 April 2016 |
A representative of the world bank has given the repairs to the Port Vila airport runway the OK for safety. He advises that the $59 million loan will require intense work within a 12 month period to design and put out to tender the further development of the two international airports in Vanuatu.
The concepts are to upgrade the two main established international air access ports that have been receiving international flights for decades, making Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 20 Apr 2016 | Invest, News, Play
Post by Richard Butler, Co-Editor | 20 April 2016
The prestigious online news service "Huffington Post" has come out with an article highlighting the value of a Vanuatu passport.
In an article entitled "Could Vanuatu Be the Best Value Choice For a Second Passport?" Charmaine Belonio sang the praises of making this wise choice.
Here is her article verbatim...
In this ever-changing world we live in, you can’t always be sure about what the future holds for you, your family, business, and Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 19 Apr 2016 | Invest, News, Play
Post by Richard Butler, Co-Editor | 18 April 2016
Vanuatu Tourism Office will be launching a major marketing push in New Zealand and Australia to coincide with today's completion of emergency repairs to the country's international airport.
The $US1.2 million dollar repair work, which began in late February, was carried out after safety concerns raised about the Bauerfield runway in January led to the suspension of Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand flights Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 16 Apr 2016 | Invest, News, Play
By staff writer Adrian Hunter
The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has released a new video that is designed to attract the interest of potential tourist visitors to Vanuatu. It will be used to reawaken the Australian and New Zealand market to the wonders of this 83-island nation on their doorstep.
Although tourist numbers obviously took a hit after Cyclone Pam, the government is working hard - and especially through the VTO headed up by tourism industry veteran Ms Linda Kalpoi - to not only restore Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 11 Apr 2016 | Invest, Play
Travel Weekly, Destinations | April 08 2016
VANUATU’S BAUERFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S REPAIRS ARE 95% COMPLETE, WITH THE FINAL WORKS FOR PHASE ONE SCHEDULED TO BE FINISHED IN THE COMING WEEKS
After slight delays with the shipping of materials from Fiji, the construction in Port Vila is well underway and all parties are working together to fast-track the delivery of materials to ensure it is completed as soon as possible.
Fulton Hogan, the New Zealand company overseeing the repairs, Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 04 Aug 2015 | Invest
Source: Thyblackman
Vanuatu is one of the most popular island destinations for Australians in search of a relaxing holiday. If you’ve already planned your visit, or you’re thinking of heading here at some point, you may be wondering what to see and do during your stay. Here are some of the top attractions, day trips and activities to keep you busy your entire stay.
Yasur Volcano
Want to drive up an active volcano? Well, you can when you visit Vanuatu. The place you want to head to is Read more [...]
by Connie Ng | 04 Aug 2015 | Invest
Source: Radio New Zealand
Japan has committed $36 million dollars for a multi purpose wharf being built in the Vanuatu capital, Port Vila.
This latest funding comes on top of $US54 million already granted for the project.
The Japanese Ambassador, Takuji Hanatani, says Vanuatu will benefit from the construction of a new wharf, a container yard, an administration building and other important facilities.
Mr Hanatani says Vanuatu's current port facilities have limited Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 04 Aug 2015 | Invest
Source:Sydney Morning Herald
Tribal film ... Dain and Wawa in Tanna which depicts a controversial relationship
For seven months last year, Australian filmmaker Bentley Dean and his family lived with one of the South Pacific's last traditional tribes.
With regular fly-in visits from fellow director Martin Butler, they shot a feature film that dramatised the lives of the Yakel tribe in the mountainous areas of a Vanuatu island.
"They still live very traditionally – hunting with bows Read more [...]
