The tobacco manufacturing idea was initiated by the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry, Mr Kalmet said in a statement.
"The Council of Ministers (COM) paper endorsed the initiative after approval given by the Development Committee of Officials (DCO).
"Consequently, the Department of Industry (DoI) issued an industrial permit to Vanuatu Double Pigeon Tobacco Co. Ltd for the establishment of the tobacco manufacturing factory, regulated by the Industrial Development Act No.19 of 2014.
