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Port Vila 44th Independence Day Celebrations. 30 July 2024
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Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai delivered a speech at the ceremony, thanking citizens and residents across the country and all development partners for their hard work and contributions to nation-building.
“I would like to congratulate and acknowledge all citizens, residents, NGOs, civil society and foreign volunteers for all their efforts in helping Vanuatu develop.”
On May 30, 1980, Vanuatu gained independence from the joint colonial rule of Britain and France.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai leads the official parade in Port Vila. 30 July 2024
photo: X/@MsgSecretariat
Passport Machine
at the same time, Vanuatu Daily Post Reported Internal Affairs Minister Johnny Koanapo says the arrival of the new passport machine is a “fitting gift” for the people of Vanuatu as the country celebrates its independence.
Koanapo reportedly said the machines, which arrived on Saturday and are expected to print more than 1,000 passports per week, would be installed soon.
Engineers responsible for the installation will arrive in Vanuatu on Wednesday, with the goal of having at least one machine operational by Friday, the newspaper reported.
According to Koanapo, there are currently 7,000 passports awaiting approval.
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