Vanuatu Business Review

UNELCO puts smarter home design in focus at Home Expo July 13, 2026 11:15 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Charles Hakwa. When thousands of families walk onto the Port Vila Seafront from 16–18 July for the Port Vila Home Expo 2026, they will be greeted by the event’s central message: “Home Is More Than A Building.” This leading home and lifestyle event is designed to bring businesses, builders, and families together to explore innovation.

Vanuatu entrepreneurs to compete in global ClimateLaunchpad challenge July 13, 2026 11:12 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Kizzy Kalsakau. Ten Vanuatu businesses will compete in the national finals of the ClimateLaunchpad pitching competition on July 20, as local entrepreneurs showcase innovative solutions addressing climate change and environmental challenges.

Luganville Taxi Drivers Say Beautification Project Slowing Business July 13, 2026 11:13 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Nicholas Mwai. A number of taxi drivers in Luganville are raising concerns that the town’s recent beautification project, while improving the appearance of the central business district, has unintentionally increased traffic congestion and reduced their daily earnings.

Tourism review begins in Santo July 9, 2026 11:25 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now The Department of Tourism (DoT), under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MoTC), has completed a two-day consultation in Luganville, gathering feedback from tourism operators, government agencies and development partners on proposed reforms to Vanuatu’s tourism sector.

3-day independence celebration, all stalls sold out July 9, 2026 11:23 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Anita Roberts. This year’s 46th Independence Celebration in Port Vila will last three days, commencing with a Victory Parade on Tuesday, July 28. Area Councils and provincial centres can choose to celebrate for three days or less. With more than two weeks still to go, all 100 stalls for the main celebration at Independence Park have already been sold out.

Paama farmers push food security through local produce July 9, 2026 11:18 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Hilaire Bule. Four farmers from Paama arrived at Marobe Market at Bladiniere Estate in Port Vila with five large crates of wild yams to showcase the island’s potential to contribute to Vanuatu’s food supply.

Ruatu String Band to launch Volume 8 on July 17 July 7, 2026 11:29 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Len Garae. Ruatu String Band of Taloa Village on Nguna Island is set to launch its Volume 8 album at Independence Garden, opposite Independence Park Stand, on Friday 17 July. The band, which has been in existence since the 1980s, continues to promote string band music and unity across the island.

DARD moves to restore Kava production amid Pentecost concerns July 7, 2026 11:23 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Kizzy Kalsakau. The Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Antoine Ravo, said the department is strengthening efforts to protect and restore Vanuatu’s kava industry under the Island Focus Initiative following concerns from farmers in East Pentecost over declining kava production in PENAMA Province.

Santo businessman jailed for misappropriating VT1.6 million meant for school land lease July 7, 2026 11:21 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now By Terence Malapa. A businessman from Santo has been sentenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment after the Supreme Court found him guilty of misappropriating VT1.6 million entrusted to him to secure land for an educational institution.

UNELCO tests emergency response with full-scale fire drill July 6, 2026 9:46 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now UNELCO ENGIE has reaffirmed its commitment to workplace safety and emergency preparedness after conducting a full-scale fire emergency drill at its Tagabe Power Station.