[New post] Illegal gratuities to bribery MPs, municipality under investigation; no Zika cases in Vanuatu

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Salwai Government is investigating the legality of the gratuity payments made to the 14 MPs in gaol. It is one of the activities of the 100 Day Plan. The Ministries of Finance and Justice are making the inquiries. Judge Chetwynd has already ruled " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Illegal gratuities to bribery MPs, municipality under investigation; no Zika cases in Vanuatu by bobmakin Also: Vanuatu to host first-ever Pacific Week of Agriculture, says DG of Min. Agriculture, Howard Aru. Photo: CTA ACP-EU Read more of this post bobmakin | March 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm | Tags: agriculture, bribery, FAO, NISCOL, Port Vila Municipal Council, Vanuatu, Zika v | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-WK Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1TjjNZ9 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Our art is valuable because it carries tradition, says Vanuatu artist

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " By Simix Simeon My name is Simix Simeon and I was born on the small island of Mataso in Vanuatu. I am the leader of an art collective from the Mataso community who live on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu. We are called Awis Arti" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Our art is valuable because it carries tradition, says Vanuatu artist by dailyvanuatu Artist Simix Simeon at work in the studio: Photo: Awis Artists Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | March 1, 2016 at 11:37 am | Tags: art, artists, kastom, Ohlen Mataso, Pacific art, Vanuatu | Categories: Art, Opinion | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Wj Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Uv9HDp Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Govt’s 100 Day Plan is here! Ship capsizes off Erromango with 13 on board; 30% of children under 5 stunted, survey finds

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The ship LC Mahalia capsized north of Erromango en route Tanna this morning Radio Vanuatu News has just announced. It seems the vessel's 13 personnel are safely in a life-boat and their rescue is being arranged. Mahalia was carrying materials for road" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Govt’s 100 Day Plan is here! Ship capsizes off Erromango with 13 on board; 30% of children under 5 stunted, survey finds by bobmakin Last known position of life raft from LC Mahalia. Photo: MRCC Nouméa / lnc.nc Read more of this post bobmakin | February 29, 2016 at 2:45 pm | Tags: currency, government, health, politics, shipping, transport, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-W9 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1TJmKAv Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Fiji Cyclone Winston fundraising appeal planned for March 5 in Port Vila

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "  " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Fiji Cyclone Winston fundraising appeal planned for March 5 in Port Vila by dailyvanuatu   dailyvanuatu | February 29, 2016 at 11:02 am | Tags: Cyclone Winston, Fiji, Vanuatu | Categories: Community Service | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-W5 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RdHb3V Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu’s surfers – making dreams come true

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "The Vanuatu Surfing Association's girls' team competed this week in the Surfest Schools' Challenge in Newcastle, NSW, Australia (click image to play video):   Meanwhile, Pango surfer Feanser Kalmet gets philosophical on the waves: https:" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu’s surfers – making dreams come true by dailyvanuatu The Vanuatu Surfing Association's girls' team competed this week in the Surfest Schools' Challenge in Newcastle, NSW, Australia (click image to play video):   Meanwhile, Pango surfer Feanser Kalmet gets philosophical on the waves: dailyvanuatu | February 28, 2016 at 3:30 pm | Tags: surfing, Vanuatu, Vanuatu Surfing Association | Categories: sport, Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-VH Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1LmHSeA Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Govt’s 100 Day Plan; Bribery MPs appeals quashed by Parole Board; tourists threatened

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " There is quite a lot in this weekend's reading. The Government has launched its 100 Days Plan: 30 pages outlining priorities [Editor's note: this is not currently publicly available (!) – but we will post a copy when available] Before the details beca" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Govt’s 100 Day Plan; Bribery MPs appeals quashed by Parole Board; tourists threatened by bobmakin Port Vila's roads – planned upgrade receives a downgrade, unfortunately There is quite a lot in this weekend's reading. The Government has launched its 100 Days Plan: 30 pages outlining priorities [Editor's note: this is not currently publicly available (!) – but we will post a copy when available] Before the details became available, PM Salwai drew attention to an objective to better control expenditure and review the government revenue base. He will be immediately transferring the Police Force back to Internal Affairs. Land law reform is another priority to assist ni-Vanuatu to actively participate in economic development. A water strategy is being prepared. Newly introduced parliamentary secretaries will assist the machinery of government to work better. The review of government in order to make it work more effectively underscores the whole Plan. More of the 100 Days Plan is expected to emerge in the coming days. (Daily Post). The upgrade of Port Vila's road network has been set back owing to governmental delays and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. More of the CBD roads will not be fully rehabilitated in the first instance. RMS Engineering, undertaking the work, estimates the CBD roads will last for 5-6 years rather than the originally planned Read more of this post bobmakin | February 28, 2016 at 11:41 am | Tags: politics, Port Vila, tourism, transport, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-VB Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1S93Sev Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] New York scientists receive a botany lesson from Tannese schoolkids

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "By Stevenson Swanson Of all the far-flung places that scientists from The New York Botanical Garden explore, one of the farthest in terms of distance and culture is Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific with a population of about 225,000 pe" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest New York scientists receive a botany lesson from Tannese schoolkids by dailyvanuatu By Stevenson Swanson Of all the far-flung places that scientists from The New York Botanical Garden explore, one of the farthest in terms of distance and culture is Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific with a population of about 225,000 people spread over 65 islands and speaking more than 113 indigenous languages. With its remote location, Vanuatu is home to many plant species that are found only there, making it a treasure trove of biodiversity and an important source of materials for biologists to study. The residents rely on native plants for food, fuel, medicine, and more, but unlike some better-known Pacific islands, Vanuatu’s plant life and the traditional knowledge about how to use those plants have not been Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | February 27, 2016 at 4:57 pm | Tags: biodiversity, botany, ethnobotany, Vanuatu | Categories: Science | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-VC Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1T2yYp3 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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