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Norsup Airport to accommodate ATR 72-600
UK boosts diplomatic ties in Australia and Pacific as Minister Amanda Milling begins visit to region
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM REVENUE SOARS
Brenwe Hydro Tender awarded to NZ joint venture company
Connecting our Wings
Royal Caribbean to create ‘Perfect Day’ attraction on private island in Vanuatu
Air Vanuatu Plans Major Domestic And International Expansion
In this comprehensive interview, Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice discusses the small flag carrier’s recent A220 order, plans for expanding the turboprop fleet, expected improvements in connectivity, the anticipated growth of tourism in Vanuatu and the airline’s corresponding projected growth…
New casino could be on the cards for Vanuatu
iProsperity Group buys Vanuatu’s casino-hotel resort Iririki Island
Onesua first to launch Biogas System Project
I made a $1.5 billion mistake in quoting infrastructure development in the South Pacific (Full Article)
Richard Butler | 19th December 2018... I incorrectly reported last week the Australian Government announced at APEC Papau New Guinea was going to provide $1.5 billion for infrastructure into the South Pacific. It is now $3 billion between the Islands of the South...
Chinese travel brands soaring to new heights
Richard Butler | Orange business | 10 Sept 2018 The rise of Chinese travel, both domestic and outbound, has been facilitated in large part by the large number of Chinese airlines. Naturally, the value and reach of these airline brands is growing, at least according...
Vanuatu Total visitor arrivals rose by 23 percent over the previous month and 35 percent over the year
Richard Butler | Reserve Bank Of Vanuatu | April 6th 2018 Real sector developments Vanuatu received 54,549 total visitors in January 2017. Total visitor arrivals rose by 23 percent over the previous month and 35 percent over the year. Of the total, 10,130 visitors...
Chinese tourism key to unlocking growth potential of Pacific nations: World Bank
Richard Butler | China Daily | Sept 5th 2017 SYDNEY -- Often overlooked in terms of the broader world view, the nations of the South Pacific are primed with tremendous growth opportunities over the next few decades, with tourism from China pegged as one of the most...
Vanuatu & China Celebrate 35 years of friendship
Post by Richard Butler | 19 March 2017 | 35 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Vanuatu and China, were celebrated at the new national convention centre with the Prime Minister and the Chinese Vanuatu Embassy Ambassador Liu Quan. The Ambassador in...
25% of Americans Threaten To Leave If Trump Is Elected: Where Will They Go?
Post by Richard Butler | 2 November 2016 | Record numbers of Americans are renouncing citizenship. Four times a year the Treasury Department names individuals ho renounced -- publicly. The numbers are HUGE. One poll, reported in The Hill, shows 25% of Americans will...
Fast-track immigration to Vanuatu in under a month
Post by Adrian Bishop | 12 October 2016 | A fast-track immigration scheme provides citizenship in the Pacific islands nation of Vanuatu in as little as under a month. The government Capital Investment Immigration Plan costs $260,000 per applicant, inclusive of spouse...
Good news for locals, investors, retirees and relocators
By Adrian Hunter | 18th May 2016 | The new Government within these short 3 months of their taking power has been able to put forward a new vision for the Pacific Islands of Vanuatu. The island nation has already made a remarkable appearance under the world's...
Convention Centre to bring profits to Tourism operators
Post By Richard Butler | 14th May 2016 | With the new National Convention Centre now built in the Capital of Port Vila and handed over to Vanuatuan control, the small Pacific nation of Vanuatu has been provided with a venue that will attract many inbound travellers....
Disaster-resistant housing good for investment
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...
Land of 1000 Dancers
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...
