Chamber News

VCCI’S AGM, held at Moorings Hotel in Port Vila last night welcomed 3 new Council members to its dynamic line up: Grace Sese from Majech Construction and Joinery, Max Zacharie from Roawia Turtle and Snorkelling Tours and Nicky Barnes from Pandanus Vanuatu. VCCI also welcomed back Lisa Dinh from Hotel Santo, Alexandre Perret from BRED Bank, Jean Marie Duffau from Au Bonne Marche, Olivier Fernandez from Gaston Chocolat and Teiva Durand from Vanuatu Beverage. VCCI President Antoine Boudier had this to say “I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity of working with this team, who, with their passion and drive to contribute to growing the economy of Vanuatu will help lead VCCI and achieve great things together. Welcome all of you!”. Detailed profiles on…

VCCI attended a meeting this morning at External Trade, where the following opportunities were discussed. Be in touch please as soon as you can if interested! China International Import Expo 2024 Dates: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Sunday, November 10, 2024 Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China The China International Import Expo 2024 organisers are looking for two Vanuatu exporters to feature their products at the event being held in Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center in November this year. They will cover the costs of shipping samples and marketing for the booth. If you are export ready and wanting to engage with a potential market in China please contact Ann via email: reception@vcci.vu to register your interest. A shortlist will be prepared…

VCCI’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 25 April from 4.30 to 6pm at MOORINGS Hotel in Port Vila. If you would like to attend via Zoom please use the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86460949072?pwd=MUhTdFIvaU5nSDJaV2VJVkVFcmp1dz09 Please find received nominations below as of midday Friday 19th April 2024: Sector For holders of a Business License Nominations as of COB 19/04/2024 1 x Tourism D3 or E 1.       Lisa Dinh, Hotel Santo 1 x Finance F1, F2, F3, or F4 1.     Alexandre Perret, BRED Bank 1 x Large Business D1 or D2 with annual turnover greater than VT50,000,000 1.       Jean Marie Duffau, Au Bonne Marche 2 x Small Business D1, D2, D4, D5, G1 or G2 with annual turnover less than VT50,000,000 1.       Olivier Fernandez, Gaston Chocolat…

The recent proposal by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) to introduce a fixed charge for self-generated electricity using solar power systems has sparked an intense debate among Vanuatu’s citizens. The decision, targeting customers of VUI in Santo and outer islands who use the power grid as a backup, has raised numerous concerns that demand attention. It is crucial to recognise that the Minister of Trade and Commerce recently apologised for the lack of consultation when implementing new policies that dramatically affect the economic environment and businesses in Vanuatu. The public outcry in response to the solar charge proposal clearly indicates that the consultation and communication surrounding the changes have been inadequate. Moreover, it is essential to highlight that the chronic underinvestment in the grid has…

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…