[New post] Korman area squatters served eviction notice

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Residents of a squatter settlement recently established in the Korman area of the capital have been given two weeks to move out. Police issued the notice to the people living behind the Pacific Suppliers premises last Friday. Bellevue Estate Ltd is the ho" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Korman area squatters served eviction notice by bobmakin Residents of a squatter settlement recently established in the Korman area of the capital have been given two weeks to move out. Police issued the notice to the people living behind the Read more of this post bobmakin | April 28, 2017 at 3:56 pm | Tags: land, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fe Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2qcSTGV Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Imprisoned ex-politicians to be released this Friday — but must return to Court in four days’ time

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The parole-granted release of ten former MPs on Friday (after the 7 April Appeal Court decision) is overshadowed by the fact that they will be back in court next week to enter their pleas in the retrial of the conspiracy case. Public Prosecutor Naigul" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Imprisoned ex-politicians to be released this Friday — but must return to Court in four days’ time by bobmakin The scene in October 15 after 14 MPs were convicted and taken to prison. Photo: TIV The parole-granted release of ten former MPs on Friday (after the 7 April Appeal Court decision) is overshadowed by the fact that they will be back in court next week to enter their pleas in the retrial of the conspiracy case. Public Prosecutor Naiguleva says Read more of this post bobmakin | April 26, 2017 at 9:52 pm | Tags: infrastructure, labour, politics, roads, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fb Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2pkX19V Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Senior management of VBTC suspended

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " VBTC has suspended its General Manager and its Financial Controller. VBTC Chairman Jonety Jerety suspended GM Fred Vurobaravu and FC Roy Mariasua last Friday. Jerety says financial mismanagement is the main reason for the pair's suspension – VBTC has " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Senior management of VBTC suspended by bobmakin VBTC has suspended its General Manager and its Financial Controller. VBTC Chairman Jonety Jerety suspended GM Fred Vurobaravu and FC Roy Mariasua last Friday. Jerety says financial mismanagement is the main reason for the pair's suspension – VBTC has been operating outside of its budget for some time. Read more of this post bobmakin | April 25, 2017 at 9:23 pm | Tags: maritime border, media, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1EZ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2oG6uEy Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Martin Mahe reappointed as Chairman of Public Service Commission with full backing of Govt

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " It must be encouraging for Vanuatu civil servants to see the Chairman of the Public Service Commission Martin Mahe reappointed by the Head of State with the full support of the Prime Minister. The Daily Post writes that "the creation and changes in ne" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Martin Mahe reappointed as Chairman of Public Service Commission with full backing of Govt by bobmakin Martin Mahe, Chairman of the Vanuatu Public Service Commission. Photo: Supplied It must be encouraging for Vanuatu civil servants to see the Chairman of the Public Service Commission Martin Mahe reappointed by Read more of this post bobmakin | April 24, 2017 at 7:59 pm | Tags: politics, public service, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1EU Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2pWqxDi Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vohor and Kalsakau to be released on parole tomorrow

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Former PM Serge Vohor and former minister Steven Kalsakau will be released from prison on parole tomorrow. Eleven other former politicians are also eligible for release, several from the corrupt former government incarcerated after charges of guilt in" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Vohor and Kalsakau to be released on parole tomorrow by bobmakin Eligible for parole: Serge Vohor, left, and Steven Kalsakau (right). Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Graham Crumb (Vohor), supplied Former PM Serge Vohor and former minister Steven Kalsakau will be released from prison on parole tomorrow. Eleven other former politicians are also eligible for release, several from the corrupt former government incarcerated after charges of guilt in a huge bribery case. The former Prime Minister Moana Carcasses cannot be considered for good behaviour release until at least October. Under the Leadership Code Act, their criminal convictions mean they will not be able to stand again for political office until 2025. Read more of this post bobmakin | April 20, 2017 at 3:28 pm | Tags: education, infrastructure, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1EN Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2phWiqv Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Cyclone Cook at Category 2 and intensifying; currently west of Efate

WordPress.com Vanuatu Digest posted: " As predicted, a tropical cyclone – named Cook — formed overnight and is currently positioned just to the north-west of Efate. It has now intensified to a Category 2 storm, and slowing down, with destructive storm force winds of 95km/h, gusting to 130k" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Cyclone Cook at Category 2 and intensifying; currently west of Efate by Vanuatu Digest As predicted, a tropical cyclone – named Cook — formed overnight and is currently positioned just to the north-west of Efate. It has now intensified to a Category 2 storm, and slowing down, with destructive storm force winds of 95km/h, gusting to 130km/h hitting Efate and islands in the rest of Shefa and Malampa provinces. Gale force winds will continue to affect Sanma, Penama and later on today, Tafea province. Because the cyclone is intensifying and slwoing down, residents are advised to take shelter and stay indoors until further notice, as the wind speed may pick up significantly. Flash flooding has been reported, as have a number of power outages on Efate. Vanuatu Digest | April 9, 2017 at 9:26 am | Tags: cyclone, severe weather, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1EB Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2ok9kTo Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Time to get ready: cyclone headed our way

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Vanuatu Meteorological Services has issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning for a tropical low currently sitting in between Pentecost, Malakula and Ambrym. The system is not yet a named tropical cyclone, but is expected to form within the next 8 hours (by 2" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Time to get ready: cyclone headed our way by bobmakin Vanuatu Meteorological Services has issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning for a tropical low currently sitting in between Pentecost, Malakula and Ambrym. The system is not yet a named tropical cyclone, but is expected to form within the next 8 hours (by 2am Sunday 9/4) as it travels south south-west, according to VMS's latest warning #3. Gale force wind warnings are in effect for the Banks group, and Malampa, Penama, and Sanma provinces. Gale force winds are predicted for Shefa province within the next 24 hours. The expected cyclone may reach Category 2 strength offshore from the west of Efate by 2pm tomorrow (Sunday 9/4) before moving towards New Caledonia. Vanuatu Meteorological Services advises residents to listen to the radio or go to their website for updates. We will actively update this page as news breaks.  In other news: Read more of this post bobmakin | April 8, 2017 at 5:42 pm | Tags: cyclone warning, elections, politics, Vanuatu, Weather | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Es Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2nUSGGM Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Settlements receive sanitation upgrade from Port Vila Urban Development Project

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Port Vila Urban Development Project (PVUDP) is improving the hygiene and sanitation of urban settlements. Settlements include the Seaside communities — Futuna, Paama and Tongoa, Tokyo Buninga plus peri-urban Ohlen Nabanga, Mele Waisisi and Blacksa" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Settlements receive sanitation upgrade from Port Vila Urban Development Project by bobmakin The Port Vila Urban Development Project (PVUDP) is improving the hygiene and sanitation of urban settlements. Settlements include the Seaside communities — Futuna, Paama and Tongoa, Tokyo Buninga plus peri-urban Ohlen Nabanga, Mele Waisisi and Blacksands Tongariki. The Vanuatu and Australian governments, the ADB are assisting, as are the people of the areas concerned who have done a lot to remove unwanted refuse and materials. Thirty-three junk collection trips have been made to the Bouffa waste site. It appears there have been moves to unseat the CEO of the VAN2017 regional Mini Games, Clint Flood. Flood had his Read more of this post bobmakin | April 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | Tags: Australia, diplomacy, France, infrastructure, radio, sanitation, Vanuatu, WASH | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Ej Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2oGvbFz Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu launches 2017 as ‘Year of Agritourism’

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Welcome to Vanuatu's Year of Agritourism which launched yesterday at the Agriculture Station at Tagabe. "We must get more tourism income for farmers," Agriculture Minister Matai Seremaiah stressed. "Others have been supporting us for a long time, star" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Vanuatu launches 2017 as ‘Year of Agritourism’ by bobmakin Welcome to Vanuatu's Year of Agritourism which launched yesterday at the Agriculture Station at Tagabe. "We must get more tourism income for farmers," Agriculture Minister Matai Seremaiah stressed. "Others have Read more of this post bobmakin | April 5, 2017 at 3:45 pm | Tags: agriculture, agritourism, tourism, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Ei Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2nCzvjO Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Tourism to Tanna up by 38%, Santo up by 28% on last year

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " With renewal and renovation and upgrading being key to just about every business activity since Cyclone Pam, it was good to learn today that cyclone-hit Tanna bungalows are beginning their operations again this week. There is another heartening el" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Tourism to Tanna up by 38%, Santo up by 28% on last year by bobmakin A must-see on any tourist's itinerary on Tanna – a visit to Yasur volcano. Photo: Vanuatu Tourism With renewal and renovation and upgrading being key to just about every business activity since Cyclone Pam, it was good to learn today that cyclone-hit Tanna bungalows are Read more of this post bobmakin | April 4, 2017 at 12:00 pm | Tags: food security, tourism, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Ec Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2ovtN8x Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Chinese bidder CCECC awarded Bauerfield International airport upgrade contract

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Bauerfield runway upgrades go to CCECC: it's official. There had been disagreements between the World Bank and Government, but the World Bank is happy the processes have now followed the appropriate procurement procedures. It adds "the good news n" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Chinese bidder CCECC awarded Bauerfield International airport upgrade contract by bobmakin An architectural rendering of the proposed new terminal building for Bauerfield International Airport. The Bauerfield runway upgrades go to CCECC: it's official. There had been disagreements between the World Bank and Government, but the World Bank is happy the processes have now followed the appropriate procurement procedures. It adds "the good news now is that all bidders have been formally notified of the completion of the evaluation process, with contract negotiations to be scheduled by the government in thew coming days." CCECC is well-known in Vanuatu for a number of big projects, from roads to the new Korman sports facilities being constructed for the Mini Games. (Daily Post) The Bauerfield runway repair delay is holding up the codesharing agreement with Qantas, it seems. Air Vanuatu CEO Joseph Laloyer says the codesharing Read more of this post bobmakin | April 2, 2017 at 10:34 am | Tags: aviation, election, environment, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1E8 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2ooh6w1 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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