The Vanuatu National Flag
The Pig's tusk and the Namele leaf represent Prosperity and Peace respectively. Yellow is a bright colour that is full of light, and it symbolises the light of Christ which shines over the whole of the Republic of Vanuatu, the letter "Y".
Designer of the National Flag of the Republic of Vanuatu - Malon Kalontas
At school Malon had learned that Vanuatu was shaped as a "Y" and I wondered what colours might have a symbolic significance for his compatriots, as citizens of a newly independent country. So Malon drew a "Y" and played around with different colours. He selected the following colours as having a special meaning for Vanuatu:
Black: for Melanesia and the Melanesian race
Red: for unity through blood
Green: for agriculture, the basis of Vanuatu's economy
Yellow: for Christianity
The Coat Of Arms
The Coat of Arms has incorporated the Vanuatu Emblem, which is the pig's tusk and leaf namele in the background.
Hon. Walter Hayde Lini (is the statue) who fought for the country to become Independent and was the first Prime Minister. He declared on Independence Day to all the people that "Long God Yumi Stanap" (In God we Stand) to be Vanuatu's motto &endash; meaning from 30th July 1980 (the Country's Independence Day) We must all stand together as a nation.
The Vanuatu Emblem
The Pig's tusk and the Namele leaf represent Prosperity and Peace respectively
Requesting any further detailed information from Government Departments should be directed to: |
|
Department |
Address |
Tel |
Fax |
Employment |
Commissioner of Labor |
PMB 022, Port Vila |
678-22610 |
678-26544 |
Land |
Ministry of Lands |
PMB 007, Port Vila |
678-23105 |
678-25165 |
Tourism |
Vanuatu Tourism Office |
PMB 209, Port Vila |
678-22515 |
678-23889 |
Education |
Ministry of Education |
PMB 028, Port Vila |
678-22309 |
678-24569 |
Industry |
Director of Industry |
PMB 030, Port Vila |
678-22770 |
678-25640 |
Business/Investment License |
Ministry of Finance |
PMB 058, Port Vila |
678-23032 |
678-27937 |
Director |
Director of Customs |
PMB 012, Port Vila |
678-24544 |
678-22597 |
Media Services |
Vanuatu Broadcasting & Television Corporation |
PMB 049, Port Vila |
678-22299 |
678-22026 |
Health |
Director of Health |
PMB 009, Port Vila |
678-22512 |
678-26204 |
Agriculture |
Director of Agriculture & Fisheries |
PMB 039, Port Vila |
678-22525 |
678-25265 |
Immigration |
Immigration Department |
PMB 092, Port Vila |
678-22354 |
678-25492 |
Quarantine
A visitors guide for bringing into Vanuatu Plant, Plant product, Animal Porduct, live animal, agriculture tools, sporting and camping equipment as accompanied baggage.
As an island nation, Vanuatu is relatively free from major pest and diseases that are found in other countries. It is of vital importance to maintain this relatively pest free status.
Please help us keep it that way by observing the following information.
On arrival you will be given a form to fill in. This is a legal document and must be filled in correctly. A yes for "Have" and a no for "Don't Have".
A Quarantine officer is available at all times should you require further information on quarantine issues.
Plant product which you can bring into Vanuatu. These are low risk items which has been processed. Such as processed:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Package spices
- Biscuits, cakes
- Processed nuts
- Noodles
- Polish rice
- Pickles
- Tea
- and other confectioneries
These items must be commercially packed and properly labelled.
Other Plant product which you can bring into Vanuatu as accompanied baggage but special condition applies. It will be inspected and treated if necessary.
- Mats / hats (pandanus)
- Straw hat
- Wooden carving
- Cane basket
- Photo Frame
Plants and animal product which you cannot bring into Vanuatu:
- Seeds
All plant seeds such as:
- Grass seeds
- Legume seeds
- Flower seeds
- Vegetable seed
- Fruit & Vegetables
All fruits and vegetables such as:
- Apples
- Oranges
- Mangoes
- Rock melon
- Water melon
- Papaw
- Pineapple
- Carrots
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Live Palnts
Such as:
- Cut flowers
- Plant cuttings
- Nursery stock
- Leaves
- Bud wood
- Animal Product
Such as:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yoghurt
- Salami
- Sausages
- Live animals
- Animal skin
- Feathers
- Honey
- Non Animal and Plant Product
Which must be declared on arrival such as:
- Agriculture Tools
- Camping equipment
- Used sports gears (shoes, golf club, etc)
Note: Plant, plant product, Animal & Animal Product can only be imported into Vanuatu under specific imports requirements. A heavy penalty will apply for breach of Vanuatu Quarantine laws.
For more information, contact:
Port Vila Office
Private Mail Bag 095,Port Vila
Ph: (678) 23519 / 23130 / 24212 Fax: (678) 23185
Santo Office
PO Box 271, Luganville Santo
Ph: (678) 36275 Fax: (678) 36225 |
