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Private sector call to operate under strict protocol | VBTC News
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- Private sector call to operate under strict protocol | VBTC News
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Private Sector ask Government to allow businesses to operate under strict protocol.
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce Chairman, mr. Antoine Boudier said this in a recent statement.
"I don't see any reason why Government should stop operation of firms in our two towns. As long as client wear a mask, washing hands and do social distancing, kept a record of people entering the firm, that should be fine." Mr, Antoine said.
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- EU Officially Suspended Vanuatu Visa Waiver Agreement | VBTC News
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The European Union(EU) had officially suspended Visa Waiver Agreement with Vanuatu.
It was not that Vanuatu doesn't meet any criteria but war between Russia and Ukraine contribute most to this suspension by EU.
Director General at the Prime Minister's office, Dr. Gregoire Nimptik told VBTC News that Government had appointed a new taskforce committee to look into this issue and to find a solution as soon as possible.
VFSC Commissioner, Branan GARAE said they didn't take any decision yet to the business of Russia in the country after Vanuatu supports Ukraine.
On the other hand, the Director of VFIU said Government will have a meeting with EU in May 2022 and he sure that the citizenship program will be rescued.
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- Pregnant women advice to get covid-19 vaccine | VBTC News
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In the case of Pregnant women, now changed. They are also on the category of people with underlying conditions or had certain health problem.
Acting Director - Curative services Dr. Sereana Natuman advice that all pregnant women must get vaccinate to protect them from delivery, protect thei baby and their own health as well.
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- Children Clinic operate as normal - Vila Central Hospital | VBTC News
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Despite the current outbreak of covid-19 in the country, Ministry of Health is strongly advising parents to take their children to Vila Central Hospital if necessary.
The Ministry of Health advice parents to take children to hospital if they had any illness. Children Clinic in VCH is still operate despite the restrictions to the hospital.
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- Vanuatu Pavilion Expo - Dubai | VBTC News
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Popular World Expo in Dubai will end in March 31 2022. Held for six months.
Vanuatu delegation where also part to this Big World Expo to promote Vanuatu and its unique culture and Tradition.
Joe Pakoa Liu who lead the Vanuatu Delegation to Dubai told VBTC News that Some investors in Middle East show big interest to invest in Vanuatu.
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- Ifira island Lockdown Drill | VBTC News
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In response to the preparedness of covid-19 transmission, Ifira island had been through a Drill lockdown.
The Drill was supported by Ifira Jif and some of their local authorities.
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- Vanuatu withdraws from the FIFA World Cup ™ Oceania Qualifiers | VBTC News
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Vanuatu Football Federation had a meeting this morning 19-03-2022 for an emergency meeting to respond to FIFA and OFC whether to continue the game or to withdraw.
"Due to covid protocol in Qatar, our team will not participate. Some of the players had dreamed to play in new stadium in their career but it is not possible." Maltock said.
VFF president Lambert Maltock also told VBTC News that the executive had take the decision to withdraw Vanuatu team in Qatar as advice by OFC Competition Department for some valid reasons.
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- Health Minister update on Covid-19 situation | VBTC News
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- 8:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Hon. Bruno Leingkone Minister of Health had made an update today on covid-19 situation in the country.
The Ministry of Health had recorded 119 case in the last 24 hours and no new case in Santo or Sanma.
Minister Bruno thank the Sanma authorities, Chief and people for abiding and respect the health measures. No new case at all in the last 24 hours.
Total case since the outbreak is 594 cases which means an increase in 121 cases in the last 24 hours.
Mr. Bruno said that increase of cases in Port Vila is the result of people not respecting health measures or protocols that Ministry of Health is promoting.
Some strong measures will be imposed soon. He added.
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- Government is considering more strict measures in Port Vila - Efate | VBTC News
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The decision of full lockdown is not yet implemented but Government is closely monitoring the situation of covid-19 cases in the country.
Health Minister Hon. Bruno Leingkone responded in a media statement that if the rate of covid cases continue to increase, there will be possibility of a full lockdown.
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- Labour mobility to continue | VBTC News
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In a recent media statement, Deputy Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau said Labour mobility must continue to contribute to the economy of the country.
Labour Commissioner Murielle Meltenoven said workers in the mobility program must patient in times like this because life of people in Vanuatu is very important. She said this after some concerns by some workers overseas who wants to come back to Vanuatu.
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- Concern raise on movement of people in Port Vila | VBTC News
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Some people raise concern on how most people in Port Vila are moving arpound on day times and buisness houses that are not essential services but are operating.
"This is a big issue and worry because people are disrespectful to rules and health protocol." He said that Council of Ministers are looking on this matter and will come up on measures on how to deal with this issue.
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- Agriculture market open | VBTC News
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Vanuatu Department of Agriculture had started its 2022 work plan.
The ministry open the market on Takabe Agriculture station and all farmers are welcome to bring their products to sale. This will help the huge population in Port Vila now as Covid situation is affecting the Country.
"Most people in Efate have money but the access to buy local products is not easy. Each Departments and Ministries must address this to ensure that people stay home but have access to healthy food at all times." Director General of Agriculture mr. Antoine Ravo told VBTC News.
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- Renovation needed - Northern Provincial Hospital | VBTC News
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- As Covid-19 cases slowly increasing in Santo, The Northern Hospital is seeking extra support to renovate the Hospital. Most damages to the building are cause by Tropical Cyclone Harold.
" Not only the renovation of the building but Medical Equipments, human resource, truck and food is needed as well." Medsup mr. Andy Ilo said.
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- 2 billion vatu to respond to Covid situation - Ministry of Agriculture | VBTC News
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Covid-19 affect the Country since 2020 and the Ministry of Agriculture said there is enough and 2 billion budget is reserved to respond to the Situation of covid-19.
Agriculture said they're conducting a survey or assessment to monitor any situation expected to arise.
"The Ministry of Agriculture will work closely with the Covid-19 taskforce committee in all Communities utilise current budget to all Communities." DG Antoine Ravo said.
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- Landslide in North West Santo | VBTC News
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- NorthWest Santo area council with the help of Chief and people are helping people affected by landslide. Most of the Coconut plantation, huge water Taro gardens are buried by the soil cause by landslide.
It is a huge disaster to people especially in Molpoi Community. People had to move out 2km to settle. People just live in temporary shelters near the sea.
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- Aneityum prepare for any possible covid transmission | VBTC News
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Aneityum island in Vanuatu is the first island in Vanuatu that experience lockdown two years ago because of a possible outbreak of Covid-19. It is a lesson learn to people in Aneityum. This week, they started activating health protocols.
One fear of the health cluster is that most people in Aneityum hasn't got their vaccine shots yet. They're working on it to ensure people get vaccine as soon as possible.
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- 2 Months to contain Covid-19 transmission is still the target - Health | VBTC News
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Ministry of Health is still had high hope that Form March to April, the Covid situation in Country should go down.
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- Vaccination card required - Luganville santo | VBTC News
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- As Covid-19 community transmission slowly increasing in Efate and Santo, most shops and firms in Luganville santo are requiring people to present vaccination card before shopping or buying any items.
These rules where put in place since Luganville is also experiencing slide increase in covid cases.
Most people in luganville town in Santo had raised disappointment in the current rules. Despite disappointments, no choice for people but to get vaccinated and present vaccination cards when shopping.
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- Tanna island enforce health protocol | VBTC News
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Lenakel warf in Tanna island had been restricted to people after LC touraken 3 arrive to unload 200,00o litre of fuel(gas). This means the ship will stay for three days.
Local authorities had ordered the Captain and crew not to leave the ship for at least three days.
Tafea Taskforce committee told VBTC News that they are the body that can allow any ship or plane to Tanna. This is to control the transmission of virus to Tafea nad especially in Tanna island.
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- Vanuatu win 'Al Owaina FC' (6-1) - Friendly match Qatar | VBTC News
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Vanuatu team made a win against Al Owaina FC on 13 March 2022 frienldy match in Qatar.
Andre Batick 3 goals
Mitch Cooper 2 goals
Jacky Ruben 1 goal
Vanuatu team Head coach Etienne Mermer told VFF president that they already get a clear picture already on the first 11 who will play on the first match against Tahiti.
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- Vaccination and testing sites in Efate expanded | VBTC News
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Vanuatu Ministry of Health had expand the Vaccination and testing sites to more areas in Efate.
This decision had been made to reduce over crowd of people in a particular vaccination and testing site in Port Vila which also break the health protocol. Health also said in a media statement that they will start using a mobile vaccination team soon.
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- World Cup half pipe skier to represent Vanuatu | VBTC News
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Jean Messi is a professional Half Pipe Skier World Cup qualifier. On one of her recent post, she said she wants to represent Vanuatu i 2026 Winter Olympic game. She said she will represent Vanuatu in tourism perspective.
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- People must move forward to get covid-19 vaccine | VBTC News
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Health Promotion Manger Mr Jean Jacques Rory said it is a must for everyone in Vanuatu to get the vaccine.
"Vaccine can help build antibodies. whenever you got covid, your body already recognise it because of the vaccine and you are immune to the virus. Everyone must take the vaccine.Mr Rory explained.
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- Efate' Epi and Shepherd islands vaccination | VBTC News
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Shefa Public Health Manager Obed MANWO said that Shepherds and Epi Vaccination budget is over 3million vatu.
"Shepherds and Epi vaccination should rollout this March 2022 and We'll confirm date and time of the logistics." Obed Manwo said.
There will be a mobile vaccination team who will be going to some of the villages in Efate to vaccinate people.
He asked the Community leader in Efate to help the mobile vaccination team when they arrive in Communities.
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- Frontline workers are my superhero, Ryan said with a smile | VBTC News
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Ryan Chrisuel and his sister Jyote Jemaima shared beautiful messages on social media to say thank you to the hard working front-liners saying they are heroes.
Ryan Chrisuel expressed great gratitude saying he is still free of the COVID virus.
In respond, the Vanuatu Police Force Crime Prevention Coordinator Samson Garae say thank you to the two children and their parents for kind words towards the front-liners.
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- Vanuatu has reached 53 percent full vaccination | VBTC News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Recent health statistics have shown that Vanuatu reached 53 percent full vaccination and 73 percent of the population had at least 1 dose.
Vanuatu is aiming to reach 90 percent of vaccination for all people aged 18 and over.
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- Minister of health call for nationwide prayer and fasting | VBTC News
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In his recent address the minister, Hon. Bruno Leingkon, called to all church leaders to pray and fast due to the current Community transmission COVID-19 in the country.
On Friday 13th Vanuatu recorded a total of 46 new cases in the last 24 hour bringing the total records to 207 active cases.
Vanuatu Christian Council SG Ps. Shem Temar support the Minister to call on all churches and individuals around whole Vanuatu to Pray for the Current Situation.
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- Whole Vanuatu on 14 Day Curfew - Minister Order | VBTC News
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- 8:04
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Health Minister Hon Bruno Leingkone made this announcemnt on Saturday 12 March 2022. Mr Leinkone said Vanuatu is stil on the Alert LEVEL 3 and this is another new order signed for another 14 day Curfew.
"This National Curfew will start from 6pm to 6am in Whole Vanuatu." Minister Leingkone said.
Special gatherings like Sports, nightclubs, Church Services, Schools, Funerals and other related activities must not proceed. Health Minister Mr Leingkone ask people of Vanuatu to respect this order to help slow down and stop further transmission of the virus.
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- Two months to stop Covid Transmission - Health DG | VBTC News
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- 13:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Newly re-appointed Health Director General Mr Russel Tamata made a call to work together to stop Covid-19 spread to other islands of Vanuatu.
DG Tamata urge Community leaders, Jifs, church leader and all households to work together with Ministry of Health to help make sure this no further transmission to other islands.
"Firstly we'll contain spread of Covid on Efate and Santo island." Mr Tamata said.
"The whole Country is at Alert LEVEL 3 and i'd like to say that the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely especially the data collected and is possible that the Ministry with enforce new orders." DG Tamata added.
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- PENAMA Emergency Operation Centre enforced Health protocol | VBTC News
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Th PENAMA Emergency Operation Centre had made some decision that all flights to any island in PENAMA province should be cancelled. Any movement of domestic ship to the province is also cancelled. Any allowed travelling should be of cargos or fuel and medical purposes.
The PENAMA EOC also urge the area administrators to prepare and locate Quarantine areas ready.
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- Informal Businesses affected by Pandemic | VBTC News
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- As covid cases slowly increasing in Efate and Luganville. Most informal businesses are also slowly becoming affected.
VBTC reporter Brenda Daniel had spoke with few mothers on phone about how this pandemic affect their business. Many express their emotion and on how they're going to help their small business running. Most of them question on how Government can help.
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- Vanuatu Nation Team Travel to Qatar | VBTC News
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Though Vanuatu is experiencing a Covid-19 community outbreak at the moment, this doesn't stop the Vanuatu National Football team to travel to Qatar.
No family or friends where there in the airpot to wish the Vanuatu team Luck since the whole country is also in a lockdown.
The team transited through Brisbane before a 14-hour flight to Doha.
Three of Vanuatu national players Mitch Cooper and Jared Clark and Brian Kaltack had join the National team in Australia with a technical coach to the team, Joshua Smith. Mr.Joshua will assist Coach Etienne Mermer in Qatar.
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- Vanuatu to 48 Hour Curfew - Government Order | VBTC News
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- 9:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Full Vanuatu is now on 48 hour Curfew announced by Government, starting on 6pm 9 March 2022 to 11 March 2022 on 6am. Curfew expands from Efate to all other Vanuatu islands.
Health Minister Hon. Bruno LEINGKONE said this Curfew is to allow the Ministry of Health to do conduct tracing and testings on close conduct Covid hotspot areas.
Hon. Prime Minister Bob Loughman WEIBUR also said that this Curfew is not to punish people but to help everyone in this current situation of Covid-19 community outbreak.
On the other hand, Hon Deputy Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau thank people of Vanuatu for respecting rules in place and ask people to work together with the Ministry of Health.
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- Most Communities create road blocks to stop COVID transmission | VBTC News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Road administrator Nathan Tabi had instruct Police and Vanuatu mobile force to remove some object and road shields that most communities use to block the main roads especially in Efate island.
Mr Nathan Tabi said this is unlawful according to the public roads Act.
On the other hand, Port Vila police commander Mr. Glen Mahina praise communities to act responsibly to help stop the spread of Covid transmission. Mr. Glen said Communities must allow essential services to any areas in Efate or any other islands in Vanuatu.
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- Community Cases increase in Efate (Alert Level 3) | VBTC News
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- 6:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Today Vanuatu has now recorded 58 cases.
Alert Level 3 of COVID-19 is now activated in Efate and offshore island and currently Efate and offshore island are in a 72 hour lock down, expected to end today 8 march 2022 at lunch time.
Restrictions include no domestic travelling, all inbound international flights are cancelled, people are to remain at home and all social gatherings stop.
The Minister health is expected to provide new lock down orders today the 8th of March.
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- Vanuatu's New Health Minister Hon. Bruno Leingkone | VBTC News
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Hon. Prime Minister Bob Loughman WEIBUR had made this reshuffle on 6 March 2022 after the announcement of Covid-19 community outbreak in Efate.
Hon. Sailas Bule who is the Minister for Health is now the new Climate change Minister and Climate Change Minister Hon Bruno LEINGKONE is now the new Health Minister.
Prime Minister WEIBUR said this change is to strengthen leadership in the Ministry of Health as the Country is in a critical situation of Covid-19 outbreak.
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- 72 hour lockdown on Efate after first COVID-19 outbreak | VBTC News
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- 17:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Efate island and offshore island are in 72 hour lockdown starting from March to 7 march 2022. This announcement was made by Health Minister Hon. Sailas BULE after announcing the first Community outbreak of Covid-19 case on 5 March.
Domestic flights and Ships are ban form traveling out of Efate and offshore island. International travelings in to the country are on hold. Only out travelling is allowed.
With the first Covid-19 outbreak, Efate and offshore islands are now move to Alert LEVEL 2 which means risk is high and and prenet in the Community. Other island in Vanuatu are still on the Alert LEVEL 0.
Minister Sailas BULE said Vila Central Hospital is still operating with all its service but with strong measure from now on.
All non-essential service are to be closed and only essential services are to be operating with strict measures. Minister BULE urge people to get vaccinated as soon as possible and practice health hygienes at all ...
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- Tongariki and Buniga Vaccination | VBTC News
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- 2:24
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- 5 years ago
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- Togariki Buniga area Administrator mr. Donald Firiam had told VBTC News that they really need Covid-19 Vaccine before any possible outbreak. He question the Ministry of Health on when they should get the vaccine.
SHEFA Public Health manager Obed MANWO said that Vaccination delay in shepherd islands is due to lack of funding.
In a recent statement, Ministry of Health confirm that Shepards Covid-19 vaccination funding which is around 2 Million vatu should start rollout on March 2022.
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- 27 New COVID-19 border case confirm | VBTC News
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- 10:57
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- 5 years ago
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- Vanuatu Ministry of Health had confirm 27 new border case of Covid-19 on 4 March 2022.
Samples were send to Australia and the results were confirm to be Omicron variant.
Health Minister Hon. Sailas BULE said 19 cases were from a fight from New Zealand, one from a flight from New Caledonia and 7 of the cases were frontline workers.
Minister Sailas Bule had strongly urge people to take booster shot after the 5 months of their second shot and always practice good health hygiene at all time.
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- Port Vila Municipality to start imposing dog tax | VBTC News
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- 2:00
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- 5 years ago
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- A survey is under way to identify people who own dogs in the municipal area.
These people could be fined for not paying their dog tax.
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- Family of SWP worker charged with murder in Australia speaks out | VBTC News
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- 4:20
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- 5 years ago
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- John Ialu's family were sadden by the news of him involing in murder and could not accept that it was true.
His partner back in their home Island in Tanna spoke to VBTC saying they depend a lot on John to provide for the family of 4 children.
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- Vanuatu Statistics office to conduct Business and Agriculture census | VBTC News
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- 3:00
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- 5 years ago
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- The business Census is said to be the first of its kind in Vanuatu and the Agriculture census is the second after 15 years.
Finance Minister Hon. Johnny Koanapo said it is very important to contact Census like this for decision makings.
On the other hand, Census coordinator Mr. Jimmy Tamkela said one of the main cause of long time gab for conducting census is because of funding.
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- Health to Improve its internal communication | VBTC News
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- 3:15
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- 5 years ago
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- Health Officials says they will work to improve internal communication after a notice was put up by a doctor in Vila Central Hospital saying there is a suspected COVID-19 case.
After investigation by health officials specialized in COVID-19 they confirmed that there is no suspect and the notice should never have been put up.
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- Vanuatu Weightlifter to compete against Pacific Weightlifters | VBTC News
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- 2:02
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- 5 years ago
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- Two Vanuatu weightlifters will participate in a New Zealand weightlifting competition.
The two are Ajah Pritchard Lolo as a woman competitor and Thomas Wilbur in the men's category.
This competition will be a preparation for the commonwealth games in Birmingham, England.
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- Prime Minister confirms another new border case | VBTC News
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- 6:15
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- 5 years ago
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- Prime Minister Hon. Bob Loughman Weibur had announced one more border case in quarantine. The number of border case has now increased to 12. Efate and offshore islands and Epi are still on the alert - LEVEL 1
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- Saving Erakor Lagoon | VBTC Current Affairs
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- 17:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The people of Erakor village, one of the biggest village close to the capital city Port Vila are fighting to restore their lagoon for future generations. Chiefs have banned human activity in the Erakor lagoon after water tests showed high percentage of contamination.
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- Three new COVID-19 cases | VBTC News
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- 7:40
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Vanuatu government announces three new COVID-19 border cases, bringing the case to 11. These three are front line workers and the health authorities are continuing their investigation on the people still in quarantine.
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- Government seeking support to build Vanuatu's first slipway | VBTC News
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- 3:22
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- 5 years ago
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- The Vanuatu Government is negotiating with partners to help build a slipway to service domestic vessels.
This project will answer the need of many ship owners who have to travel overseas to access such service.
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- Motor rider celebrates the arrival of the Queen Baton in Port Vila | VBTC News
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- A group of motor riders and quad highlighted the Queens Baton Relay festival in Efate this week.
They are called the Mamere Riders.
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- Frontline worker to be investigated | VBTC News
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The National Taskforce on Covid 19 is waiting to interview a frontline worker who is amongst 4 new positive case currently in quarantine isolation.
Acting Director of Public Health, Dr. Jenny Stevens told VBTC the worker will be interviewed to find out how she was exposed to the virus.
She says Covid 19 protocal will be reviewed and strengthened if necessary.
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