
Reminder to share with us your feedback on New Labour (Work Permits) Act List of Reserved Occupations Notice no.67 of 2020
An important step has begun working on a response requested by the Government during this 6 month period finishing in December 2020. VCCI is working with partners on a staged approach to collecting feedback…

SME Grant for business license holders
VCCI is supporting the Department of Finance in rolling out the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Grant program. The grant is a one off payment of 60,000VT, available per business license. Businesses that…

More businesses qualify with relaxed Employment Stabilization Payment conditions
We are delighted to share with you the changes that the Department of Finance have made regarding the ESP. Most notably, the conditions have been relaxed meaning that more businesses will be considered…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council Elections 2020
On Tuesday 30 June 2020 the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its Annual General Meeting. At this meeting there will be a total of eight (8) seats on the Council available for members…

Important Business News Monday 01 June 2020
Join the Council – 8 Positions to fill at June’s Annual General Meeting
Are you asking yourself why you should be interested in this opportunity?
Here are just some of the benefits to you of…

Important Business News Wednesday 27 May 2020
Legal Advice on recent Labour Department directives
Due to the escalating number of enquiries by businesses that are concerned about potential changes to employment conditions and directives given…

Guide to Completion of the Vanuatu Government Employee Stabilization Payment Form
Who can Apply?
To make your claim for the Employee Stabilization Payment, you will need to first check with the Ministry of Finance to see if your business license category is qualified, or not qualified.…

Disaster Response Skills Register
Do you have disaster response skills and are you in Vanuatu now and willing to support post cyclone TC Harold? If yes, please send an email with the subject TC Harold Response to vbrc.executive@gmail.com
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Employment Stabilisation Payment (ESP) form now available
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has provided VCCI with an electronic form (in Microsoft Excel format) for eligible employers to use to access the Employment Stabilisation Payment.
Please…

PWD COVID – 19 Respone Plan – Stimulating Employment and Private Sector
Ministry of Infrastructure & Public Utilities (MIPU) & Public Works Department (PWD) last week released the initial infrastructure project details in Direction. 20 which was signed by the Director…