Use of local handicraft products to support business events
Last week the World Bank held the Understanding Risk Finance Pacific forum at Warwick Le Lagon Resort. It was great to see local products being used as gifts for all attendees. There were over 150 international delegates at the event, as well as many attendees from...
International recognized course for skills sector professionals
Vanuatu skills sector professionals have recently completed an International Trainer and Assessor Course (ITAC). This was the second ITAC to be delivered this year between the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and Australia Pacific Training Coalition. The first one was held...
One third of young Vanuatu adults are illiterate
VANUATU has a low rate of adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and it is of serious concern says the Chair of the National Adult LLN working group, Sam Samuels. He said recent research showed that one-third of the post-school youth and adult population are...
Vanuatu Travel Show To Promote Provincial Tourism
The six Provincial tourism offices, travel call centers, and local tour and inbound operators based on Efate, Santo, and outer islands have developed travel packages for the islands which they will be showcasing at the second Vanuatu Travel Show to be held at Warwick...
Improving Tourism Skills in Tafea
32 tour guides and workers from accommodations in Tafea Province have been trained to become professionals and attract more visitors and income in their respective occupations. The Certificate I in Tourism and Certificate I in Tour Guiding were designed by national...
Mystery Island is one of the most beautiful places on earth – the colour of the water is amazing and so relaxing wonderful place to visit
Congratulations Mystery Island (Aneityum) on being named the top cruise destination in the South Pacific category of the Cruise Critic’s 2018 Choice Destination Awards. This award is testament to the hard work of the Vanuatu Government, the private sector and...
Malampa Handicraft Centre Extension complete
The Malampa Handicraft Centre at Lakatoro on Malekula has been extended to ensure it is accessible to rural women and people with disabilities. The centre now has a new toilet and bathroom for women who visit as well as a new office space for computers to send emails...
Negotiations are underway for SHEFA Province to host the next TVET Centre
The Australian Government funded Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Program, now known as Vanuatu Skills Partnership is potentially the most successful Australian aid program in Vanuatu. The partnership is known for its many successful stories about...