Vanuatu

 The agreement has been signed by Vanuatu's Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and the Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu, Mr. Liu Quan.

The agreement also allows for Chinese professional athletic coaches to do the final training in Vanuatu just before the Games, which are scheduled to take place in December 2017.

The agreement is part of the overall Games project which is being funded and built by China.

Photo: RNZI Hilaire Bule

Called “Vanuatu 2030: The People’s Plan”, the Vanuatu National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) serves as the country’s highest level policy framework, and provides an inclusive, holistic and comprehensive vision of a stable, sustainable and prosperous Vanuatu.

The NSDP was developed using consultative approach that was comprehensive and open ended, a forward thinking change from the usual methods of planning and policy development. 

RNZ reports the Director General of Justice, Joe Ligo, said he wouldn't be re-employed when his contract expires this month and he was moving to the private sector.

According to the Daily Post, Mr Ligo, who is a lawyer, called on all public servants to respect their jobs, work hard and put the interest of the nation first at all times.

The government is looking into whether to continue to employ its Director Generals.

The roles were created and people hired as part of the Comprehensive Reform Programme of 1997 to rescue the country from bankruptcy.

Andrew Solomon Napuat is the MP for Tanna one of the islands most affected by cyclone Pam in 2015.

He said the initial response after the cyclone had been slow and hampered by bureaucracy but a recovery committee established by the new government in January has been making good progress.

"The government decided to establish what we call the recovery committee and so far I would say we have implemented more than 50 percent of the projects and things are happening now," he said.

The regional media body based in Fiji congratulated Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and his cabinet for their determination to bring this important legislation to the House of Parliament.

“PINA hopes the Bill will have unanimous support of members of Vanuatu’s Parliament, said PINA President, Mr Moses Stevens.

Disfala Bill bae hem wan long ol Bill wea palamen blong Vanuatu bae  toktok long hem taem hem sidaon stat long naba 21 long November. 

Wanfala sinia memba blong Media Association Blong Vanuatu an President tu blong Pacific Islands Media Association, Moses Steven hem se disfala Bill bae sapotim gut tingting blong gud pasin blong gavman long saet long transparency and accountability. 

Moses hem se disfala loa bae hem givim rait long olketa nius pipol na olketa long pablik tu fo gavman hem givim aot infomesen olketa i askem, anles infomesen hem state secret. 

The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) has approved Lykke Vanuatu as a Dealer in Securities.

Lykke Vanuatu will provide access to Lykke Exchange for residents in Asian and African countries in compliance with local regulations. Internet users in these countries can download the Lykke Wallet application to participate.

Samuel Taffo of VBTC Sports says, hosting of the National Games has been delayed and the number of sports reduced to 8 due to financial issues.

He says some of the more than 200 athletes to be sent to China to train for the Pacific Mini Games will be selected from the National Games.

Photo: Luganville is the venue for the National Games 

Digicel joined the effort by sponsoring prizes and promoting the concert, an initiative happily acknowledged by the organizers. Felix Stephen, a member of the committee commented, “We would like to say thank you and show our appreciation to Digicel Vanuatu for its support”.

Naio band performed all their hit songs at the Port-Vila Stadium and the event brought music enthusiasts together, reggae fans of all ages. The 4 hour concert pleased   its audience with its Pacific music, a way to cheer up the community.

The community has completed a water project funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme.

The water system was successfully tested on the weekend and an official launch is planned for next month. 

In 2016 alone, New Zealand has funded over 20 community-led water projects to support the response to the El Nino drought.