[New post] Missing in action – public consultation on proposed income tax

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " We know there is a Ministerial Budget Committee meeting soon to put various other consultation topics on the backburner. But the one which will need a lot of explaining away is the lack of consultation with the general public on taxation before the PM" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Missing in action – public consultation on proposed income tax by bobmakin Most countries in the world tax individual income – and there is no reason why Vanuatu shouldn't have an income tax. Graphic: Wikimedia Commons/Heitordp We know there is a Ministerial Budget Committee meeting soon to put various other consultation topics on the backburner. But the one which will need a lot of explaining away is the lack of consultation with the general public on taxation before the PM's revelation of an income taxation likelihood on incomes above Vt 500,000. Read more of this post bobmakin | September 1, 2016 at 4:41 pm | Tags: politics, taxation, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1ie 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/2bDAZsZ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Council of Trade Unions wants national living wage, not minimum wage

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Vanuatu Council of Trade Unions together with the International Labour Organization has been running a workshop to train young activist union members in Port Vila. Teachers' Union and VNWU workers are involved. Labour laws as well as the parti" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Council of Trade Unions wants national living wage, not minimum wage by bobmakin Attendees at the VCTU/ILO training session earlier this week. Photo: Joe Harry Karu/Facebook Read more of this post bobmakin | August 31, 2016 at 4:43 pm | Tags: New Zealand, politics, Science, sea cucumber, seasonal workers, tourism, Vanuatu, Vanuatu Council of Churches, Vanuatu Council of Trade Unions, workers compensation | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1i6 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/2bAMK3m Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Govt’s National Kava Strategy sets standards, prioritises kava as export crop

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Government is making kava become a priority so that Vanuatu can benefit better financially from its endemic euphoric. This was clearly stated by Agriculture Minister Matai Seremiah at the launching of the National Kava Strategy last Friday. The Minist" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Govt’s National Kava Strategy sets standards, prioritises kava as export crop by bobmakin Government is making kava become a priority so that Vanuatu can benefit better financially from its endemic euphoric. This was clearly stated by Read more of this post bobmakin | August 30, 2016 at 3:48 pm | Tags: agriculture, Codex Alimentarius, export, FAO, land, politics, trade, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1i1 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/2bxZCr2 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] PACER Plus negotiations not ‘final’: Vanuatu undecided, wants more for workers

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " PACER Plus, the proposed trade agreement between Pacific Islands Forum island countries and Australia and New Zealand will need to have its final terms established in October, the ministers and officials attending the 'final' meeting last week in Chri" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest PACER Plus negotiations not ‘final’: Vanuatu undecided, wants more for workers by bobmakin Unconvinced: market vendors in Port Vila see no benefit for Vanuatu from PACER Plus. Photo: PANG PACER Plus, the proposed trade agreement between Pacific Islands Forum island countries and Australia and New Zealand will need to have its final terms established in October, the ministers and officials attending the 'final' meeting last week in Christchurch were told by Australia and NZ. Raising standards of living, creating jobs and encouraging sustainable development within our region are aspects of the plan which were made better known to trade officials last week. A package worth over Vt 600 million is involved. The agreement is described as a 'landmark' trade and development deal. New Zealand Trade Minister McClay said in a statement that all negotiations must be completed in October and the agreement signed in December. (Radio Vanuatu News) Pacerplus Philosophy: "Pick our fruits so we can pick your your natural resources, jobs, businesses and own your economy!" — Gary Juffa (@hunjara) August 26, 2016 Read more of this post bobmakin | August 29, 2016 at 9:05 pm | Tags: Australia, kava, New Zealand, PACER Plus, PIFS, politics, trade, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1hV 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/2bU5pXf Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Hearings into Vanuatu National Provident Fund investments to be open to the public

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The VNPF Investment Inquiry is to conduct its hearings publicly, Justice Minister Warsal has declared. Technicians and accredited journalists will be permitted to attend hearings in the VNPF Conference Room. The government system, the internet, an" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Hearings into Vanuatu National Provident Fund investments to be open to the public by bobmakin VNPF Building , Port Vila. Photo: Jean Van Jean Read more of this post bobmakin | August 26, 2016 at 4:36 pm | Tags: Academy Awards, Australia, cinema, Dumbéa, film, health, New Caledonia, Nouvelle-Calédonie, politics, Tanna movie, Vanuatu, VNPF | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1hQ 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/2bBX0ra Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Govt considers income tax above Vt500,000; Noble kava varieties boosted by national campaign

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Prime Minister confirmed that an income tax is being seriously considered by the Government. He told those at the Santo Lycée celebrations. It would apply to those persons earning more than Vt 500,000 per year. While not many details are yet k" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Govt considers income tax above Vt500,000; Noble kava varieties boosted by national campaign by bobmakin Read more of this post bobmakin | August 25, 2016 at 4:26 pm | Tags: Australia, education, exports, health, kava, politics, Promedical, taxation, tourism, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1hM 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/2bhZBmO Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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