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Australian-funded Vanuatu roads project rated poor with millions over budget
An Australian government-funded project to build roads in Vanuatu has been “rated poorly against a number of criteria” by an official audit.
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Delivering vital medical supplies, humanitarian air services boosts Covid-19 response efforts in the Pacific
NADI, Fiji – Countries and territories of the Pacific Islands and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reached a milestone today with the launch of the humanitarian air service in the…
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Wokikik.vu is now VanuatuWok.vu
Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) announced that their old Wok I Kik service and www.wokikik.vu website is being rebranded as Vanuatu Wok, from today onwards. This improved online service for employers and job…
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Shareholders appoint new Board of Directors
Air Vanuatu welcomes four new Directors, appointed by the airline’s shareholders on Friday, 8th May 2020. The new Directors all bring a strong background, including a diverse range of disciplines and a…
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The Australian High Commission recognises three outstanding women
The winners of the 2020 Australian High Commission International Women’s Day awards were announced on Wednesday 4 March at an event hosted by the Australian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Sarah de Zoeten.…
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Public urged to respect private property
Workers at The Rainbow City are witnessing a kind of attitude that shows many Ni-Vans have no respect for others as many have been seen climbing 2.5 meters concrete wall to cut…
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THE Rainbow City attracts foreign media
The newly built mini township, THE Rainbow City, in East Efate is about to gain interest of people from other countries including foreign media. On Wednesday 9 October, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)…
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Hilda Lini to be candidate of Leleon Vanua Democratic Party in Port Vila
The two weeks meeting organized for women at Mele Village ended on Friday 31 May with the approval of names to be candidates in the upcoming general elections. As Vila Times does…
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Australia to sign new security agreement with Pacific Island nations in September
Australian and New Zealand officials are set to seal a wide-ranging security agreement with Pacific Island nations that analysts say should be used to limit the military involvement of non-signatories such as…
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Kava exports brought US$9.1 mln to Fiji economy in 2017
Last year kava exports in Fiji contributed around US$9.1 million to the national economy and 70 per cent of rural communities in Fiji rely on kava for employment and consistent source of…