by Richard Butler | 19 Mar 2019 | News
Vanuatu is scheduled to graduate from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on 4 December 2020. It will then be considered a developing country. This is a remarkable achievement for development as only five countries have... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 14 Mar 2019 | News
A dynamic team headed up by VTO General Manager, Mrs Adela Aru, has revealed very good signs that 2018 will have a big impact on Vanuatu’s tourism industry. "We are excited to announce that we will be launching a major..." Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 13 Mar 2019 | News
Students at Vanuatu's planned new national university will need to be competent in both French and English. Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 07 Mar 2019 | News
Munster took the Vanuatu job soon after resigning as head coach and technical director of Indian top-flight club Minerva Punjab FC, where he won two trophies during seven months in charge. He has wasted little time in getting to work on researching players and is very clear about the key targets in his new role."I see this as a three-year project with the biggest aim being... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 06 Mar 2019 | News
The handing over of the Malekula Road project on Saturday, March 2 completes Phase I of the roadworks on Malekula. CCECC Managing Director said the handing over also coincides with the launching of the Malekula Phase II works.”Now, Phase II of the project on both islands will soon get underway and..." Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 27 Feb 2019 | News
Richard Butler | RNZ | Feb 27, 2019
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is leading a New Zealand government delegation on a Pacific regional visit this week.
The New Zealand delegation is travelling to Fiji, Tuvalu, and Kiribati.
“This visit is a further reflection of New Zealand’s energized approach to the region as part of our Pacific Reset policy. New Zealand is committed to building deeper partnerships with our Pacific neighbors,” says Peters.
“In each country we Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 26 Feb 2019 | News
January 2019 once more broke records for the number of passengers processed in a year, with 515,451 people flying to or from Bauerfield Port Vila.
According to a statement released by the Airports Vanuatu Limited, January through put was stronger in... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 25 Feb 2019 | News
PORT VILA, Vanuatu ― At the bustling open-air market, women in bold-patterned dresses sit behind tables laden with a dozen different types of bananas, chips made from purple taro root and mounds of dangerously red chilis. Pomelos the size of small boulders sit next to scores of emerald avocados. But there are no flimsy plastic shopping bags ― not here or anywhere else on this island nation... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 22 Feb 2019 | News
Vanuatu's Bauerfield International Airport is on target for completion of a US$47.7 million rehabilitation and upgrade completion by late June 2019.The bulk of the work will be completed by... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 21 Feb 2019 | News
A hardworking 22-year-old ni-Vanuatu woman in a rural community has shared her beliefs on being independent and her dreams.
“Father Lini and our forefathers fought hard for us to be independent,” said Sandrina from Avunatari community, west Malo. “It is our duty to be glad for our independence and be independent. My dream is to be able to... Read more [...]
