Due to the deterioration of our aging wooden building and an engineering report indicating it is no longer fit for occupation; VCCI will unfortunately need to relocate. The temporary office we will move to this week is directly behind Port Vila International School. A map to this location can be found here and on our facebook page.
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has provided coaching and skills development to a selected group of labour mobility Team Leaders, so that they are better able to support members of their teams that they are travelling with to develop their goals, both investment and business related, while away in New Zealand and Australia on seasonal work programs. Team Leaders are the unsung heroes of labour mobility, they aren’t often recognised for the additional work they do, and the additional responsibilities they carry by providing pastoral care and support to fellow ni Vanuatu team members who have often never travelled out of Vanuatu before’ says Esther Wenau, Program Lead on the Worker Ready Investment program. ‘They are selected as Team Leaders for showing…
Our Honorable Prime Minister Jotham Napat and his key Ministers met with the business community in Santo on February 25th, 2025. There was an excellent turn out for the meeting and we could not be more pleased with the engagement from this new government since its recent inception. This Santo discussion follows the meeting organized by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday the 17th of February. The fact that a Prime Minister, eight of his Ministers and a large contingent of MPs and government leaders met with the private sector in their first week in office, and listened to our concerns is outstanding. Some of the key points that the Prime Minister stated included the importance of building back the economy, the importance of tourism…
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in partnership with the Department of Labour has conducted an initial assessment on severely impacted businesses following the December 2024 Earthquake. A total of 169 businesses provided information on status on staff employment, relocation activities and recovery phase support needs. The full report is available by clicking here. The initial findings indicate that among surveyed businesses close to 900 employees have lost their jobs, including 45% of the reported full-time employed staff. The most impacted sectors are food and beverage, with surveyed businesses reporting a fall in employment of 71%, followed by retail (48% of jobs lost) and accommodation (30%). 46% of surveyed businesses were operational to some degree, of which only 35% are fully operational, with…
We are seeking a Pavilion Manager and dedicated staff with strong organizational skills, teamwork, communication, and a passion for representing Vanuatu on the world stage at the Osaka 2025, World Expo in Japan! Apply now or share with someone who might be interested. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to Melissa via email at melissa@naoia-adventures.com by 10th February 2025. Click on the following links to get the Terms of Reference: Pavilion Manager – TOR Japan Expo 2025 – Pavilion Manager Pavilion Staff – TOR Japan Expo 2025 – Pavilion Staff
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry is conducting this urgent survey in partnership with the Department of Labour and Employment Services to understand the immediate needs of businesses impacted by the December earthquake. This includes all businesses within the CBD cordon and any businesses outside the CBD that are not fully operational due to earthquake damage. Please do not complete this survey if your business is not in the CBD or otherwise severely affected by the earthquake. Your responses will inform policy recommendations for business support and recovery measures. The survey takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. Only aggregate information will be published. NOTE: If you operate multiple businesses that have been affected, please complete separate surveys for each business. Please click the link…
The Vanuatu government, Immigration services has activated a special visa category called the, “Disaster Recovery Visa” that has been designed to help companies and businesses to bring in foreign nationals to help in the recovery process post the 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake that hit Port Vila on December 17th , 2024.Q1. How do you access the application?The application can be accessed online on the website, here is the link to the site :https://evisa.gov.vu/visasQ2. What are the requirements?The applicant will need to provide personal travel details and a letter of support from the company, bringing them in with details of the job and duration of stay.Q3. What is the Maximum Duration of stay and can extensions be made?The Maximum Duration of stay is one year with multiple…
1. Obtain Passes for the CBD from the Recovery Operations Center: Our office is located under a white tent at the Prime Minister’s Office. Please provide a list of names and IDs of individuals who need access to retrieve personal effects and business files. Please note that the passes are nominative and non-transferable. You would need to visit in person to register and collect the passes.2. Submit an Engineering Assessment: Have your contractor submit an engineering assessment to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy. MIPU is located at their headquarters, opposite the State House.3. Notify Authorities Post-Certificate Issuance: Once the certificate of occupancy is issued, please notify the PVCC, MIPU, and VCCI about your building’s…
January 7th, 2024 marked the first collaboration between insurers, members of the NRC and private sector at in important round table at the Prime Ministers office, chaired by DG Cheryl Ala. The meeting focused on a better understanding of the processes involved with respective insurance companies, time frames for processing claims, buildings assessed and marked for demolition, and ongoing planning around demolition of affected buildings. The Government and the private sector are now working together via open channels of communication and through purpose formed sub committees to iron out any issues that may arise, causing delays in work that needs to be done. DG Cheryl and team acknowledged the important role the private sector has played thus far and its important role in planning and…
Alexandre is BRED Vanuatu Limited’s (BVL) Chief Finance Officer and he also oversees some back office operations. Alexandre initially joined the VCCI in 2021 and is currently serving a second term as Treasurer for the Council, and is very involved in ensuring best financial management practices. When asked about what he wants to achieve as being an important member of the Council, Alexandre indicated that he wanted the best for the Ni Vanuatu people and the country as a whole. He emphasized that Vanuatu has got so much potential and with some good vision, the country could potentially become a strong force in the South Pacific. Alexandre has volunteered his time and service to VCCI because he recognizes that his work experience gives him the opportunity to serve…