Chamber News

Please read the notice below from DoE and URA about a consultation being held this week Friday 5th April in Port Vila on Solar – please note this is your opportunity to come and ask questions and give your opinion about solar tariffs and future plans for taxes and changes to legislation. The Department of Energy (DoE) through the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) is the leading Government agency responsible for the development of energy policies, legislations and regulations to guide the development of energy services in Vanuatu and improve service delivery. Its principal policy, the National Energy Road Map (NERM) 2016-2030 stipulates that by 2030, Vanuatu should move out from traditional energies and transition to more renewable and sustainable energies. Similarly, Pillar 2 of…

VCCI is starting the year off with expanding its team. We are looking for a new and dynamic Communications and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and a new Project Support Officer.  The Communications and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer role: With many workshops, events and business development initiatives happening this year across the provinces, VCCI needs a dynamic self starter to join the team in the role of Communications and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer. We need to better capture our stories, and share our news with our donors, business members and stakeholders like the Government so that they have visibility on all the great work that we do. Click here to download the Job Description and how to apply Applications close Sunday 11th February, 2024 The Project Support…

Port Vila, Vanuatu, 23rd November 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), celebrated the graduation of its 2023 cohort of the Pacific Greenpreneurs incubator and accelerator program. The Guest of Honor at the official ceremony was Mr. Sylvio Moli, the Vice President of Sanma Province. The Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator and Accelerator programs are initiatives of the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN), a program implemented by GGGI and funded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This initiative is dedicated to fostering green, sustainable, and innovative business solutions in the Pacific region. In 2023, through the VCCI, the Vanuatu program was based in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s second-largest economic hub. Expressing his appreciation for the…

Dear business member, As we gear up for the upcoming cyclone season, your business is not just a commercial entity; it can be a stronghold of resilience in our community. VCCI and the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council are updating our database of local suppliers, so in times of response, donor partners, government departments, and humanitarian responders can utilize your offerings before considering overseas options during a cyclone response. Update your details or register with us by clicking on the link below: https://actemp.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRMvWKb8gE79dZA We are wanting to promote a more sustainable and self-reliant Vanuatu, where local resources are mobilised to the fullest extent in times of crisis. Please share this link to other businesses in your industry sector. With thanks, VCCI and the Vanuatu Business Resilience…

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