Chamber News

Review of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry Act

We have a contract opportunity for a talented consultant to help the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry reshape the current CCIV Act. Apply By: 6 June 2021 Period of Contract: 50 days over June to November 2021 The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is Vanuatu’s National Private Sector organisation. It is a statutory body with a 16-member Council that represents Vanuatu’s private sector. All businesses with a valid Vanuatu business license are automatically VCCI members. VCCI’s aims to be an organisation that makes a unique and significant contribution to the future of the country by representing the private sector in dialogue with Government and others, and by providing effective business development services across the country. The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of…

Tourism seat on the VCCI Council

Are you a member of the Tourism sector, looking for a great opportunity? A position on the VCCI Council has become available due the resignation of Elizabeth Pechan, who will be greatly missed by staff and fellow councilors alike of VCCI. We are interested in receiving expressions of interest from tourism business representatives, who would like to bring their passion, experience and sector network to the Tourism seat. We are looking for a cover letter, explaining why you are interested in the position on the Council, and what you would bring if you were appointed to the Council, which will be discussed and decided upon at the next Council meeting on 10 June 2021. Expressions of Interest can be emailed directly to Astrid Boulekone, General…

Second Stimulus Package

It was with great pleasure that I listened to the announcement from the Prime Minister on Friday with regards to a second stimulus package. This scheme provides hope to businesses that they will get through this crisis. If we are able to keep the majority of businesses open and people in jobs then this will reduce both the short-term humanitarian impact of COVID-19, and make our recovery more likely in the future. The Wage Subsidy Scheme is targeting businesses who have been most impacted, and directly contributes to the salaries of their workers. By protecting these businesses and jobs, the Government is sending a clear message of determination and hope out into the community. The SME Support Scheme provides direct support to many of our…

April workshops coming up!

April’s workshop schedule is hotting up! More information below, register to book your seats now: How to Register Business START SMART- 06th April Would you like to start your own business? Here’s where to start by joining our facilitator Lopez Adams for a half day workshop on how to START SMART. Lopez will take you through the steps you need to take to start a business, including taking your idea and looking at it first from all angles. This workshop is great for anyone who wants to take the first step into running their own business. Don’t forget to START SMART! Business Basics – 09th April This full day workshop, facilitated by ANZ banks Turoa Vatoko, provides you with a greater understanding on how you…

Assessment of blockchain technology opportunities to support business resilience

The Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) with the support of the Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) are exploring options to use blockchain technology to support businesses and improve trade between urban and rural areas of Vanuatu, and linking with overseas markets. Vanuatu is pioneering blockchain technology use in the field with its “unblocked cash transfer” program, which is currently being implemented by Oxfam in partnership with the VBRC, and was tasked for the distribution of aid funds in response to the category five Tropical Cyclone Harold which struck Vanuatu April 2020. After the successful trial of cash distribution, the VBRC wants to leverage on the lessons learned and extend the benefits of blockchain technology to facilitate the movement of goods, funds and services from and towards…

Free Financial Literacy for Businesses

It is estimated that small private businesses provide up to 75% of the employment in Vanuatu and often the struggle to maintain and grow these businesses is real. However, with all of the additional support now on offer from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) that is changing – and fast. Their new suite of business support services includes entry level financial literacy workshops that are the result of a partnership between VCCI and ANZ Vanuatu. These workshops were piloted in 2020 and are on offer to business license holders each quarter during 2021, and they are free to all business owners. The pilot workshops were held in Port Vila town as well as Mele Village. The follow up which was conducted to observe…

Want staff who are more appropriately skilled to work in your industry?

Cut down your time training new staff by strengthening the skills they are learning at our national training institutes. VQA needs your industry knowledge. The Vanuatu Qualifications Authority is working with VCCI to find the best private sector individuals to review subjects and skills taught in our national training and vocational education centres so that the quality of the training improves and the graduates are better able to hit the ground running in the workplaces. The way that it currently works is that when a higher education facility or training institution wishes to teach any course that provides a qualification, the modules taught need to be approved by the Vanuatu Qualifications Board. The first step is for every unit of competency that makes up this…

Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for HACCP Certification support for Shefa based businesses

Following the completion of HACCP training in Efate and Santo for potential exporters of food & beverage products, the VCCI Business Support Centre is now offering the necessary consulting support to achieve HACCP certification / Folem HACCP trening long Efate mo Santo blong potensel expot blong ol prodak blong kakai mo drink, VCCI bisnis sapot centa hemi stap ofarem consalting sapot blong achivim HACCP setifiket. This includes the services of Dion Palu, an ISO/HACCP/Organic Auditor, for up to a period of 6 months, to prepare, establish and implement a customised HACCP plan. This opportunity will be offered to 6 businesses initially to reach the “audit ready” stage. One-on-one consulting involves; A gap analysis of your business against the HACCP standard Creating an action plan with…

Launch of the Green Climate Fund Private Sector Strengthening Readiness Project

The Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC), a standing committee of VCCI, is pleased to announce the engagement of two new local consultants to begin the implementation of a new Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded project in Vanuatu, ‘The GCF Readiness Project – mobilizing the Vanuatu Private Sector towards climate change action’. Mr William Nasak will be the Project Coordinator, and Mrs. Terekea Kaltabang as Project Administrator. Both bring a wealth of knowledge to their roles. What is the GCF Readiness Project? The private sector’s significant involvement in CCDRR development initiatives and humanitarian response show the commitment of local businesses in supporting the country’s resilience building efforts. Following Tropical Cyclone Pam in March 2015, the private sector were the first responders, working in close collaboration with…

An introduction to VCCI’s new Council for 2019

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10 May. With over 100 business people in attendance the following members were elected for a two year term: Mr Loic Bernier, Caillard KaddourMr Antoine Boudier, Vate Electrics Mr Jack Loughman, Vanuatu Co-operative Business NetworkMr Tangavel Barlen Lutchmoodoo, TVLMr John Tonner, South Sea Shipping Mrs Joanne Wade, Friendly Bungalows, Tanna Mrs Sandrine Wallez, ACTIV Mr John Warmington, The Bottom Line Mr Laurence Cameron, Pacific Customs & Freight Agencies They join our existing sitting Council members: Mr Shaun Gilchrist, Azure Pure WaterMr Toara Karie, Belair AirwaysMr Donald Massing, Port Vila Efaté Land Transport AssociationMr James Roy Matariki, Ni-Vanuatu Builders AssociationMr David Russet, Bellevue Property Management In addition, on Thursday 16 May, VCCI…

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