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Australia and Vanuatu: Joint action on climate change
During my remarks at our recent commemoration of Australia Day, I reflected on how 2020 was a year that tested the strength of our communities and the resilience of both Australia and Vanuatu. I also highlighted the importance of our joint response to climate change....
Farmers on Mota and Vanua Lava benefit from ‘Farm to Table’ Program
‘Farm to Table’ is a program jointly implemented by the TORBA Vanuatu Skills Partnership (VSP), Department of Cooperatives and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) on the islands of Mota and Vanua Lava since 2018. VSP and DARD commenced...
Aneityum Vanilla For International Market Exports
Aneityum’s economy thrives on tourism, with much of its income generated through cruise ships and other tourism-related activities. Border closures because of COVID-19, and subsequent disruption to the cruise-tourism industry, have seen a significant reduction in...
Progressing TC Harold recovery and supporting vulnerable communities through flexible skills training in rural locations
This week marks a significant milestone in SANMA Province as communities continue on the path of recovery from the devastating impacts of TC Harold. Four semi-permanent houses were officially handed over by the SANMA Provincial Shelter Cluster lead and representatives...
Kamewa Bilingual Centre School to improve students’ health through local kakae
Kamewa Bilingual Centre School in Luganville, Santo is looking to improve the welfare of its students by providing affordable and healthy meals in a new initiative through the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and the Sanma Skills Centre under the Ministry of Education and...
Safe Business Operations Industry Training
As part of the Vanuatu Tourism Crisis Response and Recovery Plan (VTCRRP) relating to Pillar 3 and business readiness, the Department of Tourism (DoT), in partnership with the Department of Public Health, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition, the Vanuatu Chamber...
Strengthening Food Security in TORBA Province
A 15-day Food Security Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) response workshop has been held in two major communities – Diversbay and Lehali, on the remote Ureparapara island in TORBA province. The training focused on enhancing food security and agribusiness opportunities. The...
TORBA MP Supports Local Handicraft Producers
Torba MP Danny Silas is a strong supporter of the local handicraft producers in Torba province. Through his budget allocation, a cash amount of 75,000vt was donated last Friday 25th September for air tickets to enable two Torba handicraft producers travel to Port Vila...
MOA for Safe Business Operations
An important initiative of the Vanuatu Government is the training of business using the ‘Vanuatu Guidelines for Safe Businesses Operations (SBO) in the context of the COVID-19’ to apply the new health and safety procedures. Businesses need to prepare, understand,...
Vanuatu Skills Partnership continues recovery quest on Ambae
Vanuatu Skills Partnership (VSP) continues the recovery quest as it helps the people of Ambae rebuild their lives from the aftermath of the volcanic ash fall. The well-known TVET Program, now VSP is rolling out activities on the island of Ambae focusing on building...