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15/01/2026

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, has appointed a team to conduct an investig*tion into the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).

The investig*tion team comprises former Member of Parliament Alfred Maoh, along with Minie Bani and Christopher Nasak.

🔗READ MORE : https://vbtc.vu/pvcc-investig*tion-team-appointed-as-councilors-urge-minister-to-hold-off-action/

14/01/2026

"Samting hemi sweet lo beginning and bae hemi konkon long end blong hem

13/01/2026

Plis ufala i must ridim good hemia

Pyramid schemes are designed to collapse. They are mathematically and economically unsustainable, no matter how attractive they look at the beginning.

🔹 1. They depend on endless recruitment
Pyramid schemes only work if new people keep joining. Early members are paid using money from new recruits — not from real business activity. When recruitment slows, the money stops.

📉 Reality: populations are limited. You eventually run out of people.

🔹 2. Most participants lose money
Only a small group at the top may profit. The vast majority — often 80–95% of participants — lose their money. This is not a mistake; it is how pyramid schemes are structured.

🔹 3. Cash flow collapses
When recruitment slows, promised payouts cannot be met. Withdrawals are delayed or blocked, and excuses appear such as “system upgrades” or “next phase coming.” Collapse becomes inevitable.

🔹 4. Trust breaks down
As payments stop, complaints increase. Leaders disappear or go silent, internal conflicts grow, and recruitment dies — causing the pyramid to fall.

🔹 5. Legal action follows
Authorities often step in when complaints rise, fraud or money laundering is suspected, or operations are unlicensed. Assets may be frozen and organizers prosecuted.

🔹 6. The math proves it will fail
If each person must recruit 6 others:
• Level 1: 1 person
• Level 5: 7,776 people
• Level 10: 60 million people

This is impossible in small countries — or anywhere.

🔹 7. No real economic activity
Unlike legitimate businesses, pyramid schemes have no real production, no innovation, and no sustainable revenue. When money circulation stops, nothing remains.

❗ Bottom Line
Pyramid schemes don’t fail sometimes — they fail every time.
They collapse when recruitment slows, trust breaks, or authorities intervene.

✅ Stay informed
❌ Don’t invest blindly
📢 Report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities

13/01/2026

After New Caledonia, Apilasavate now attempts its expansion in Vanuatu

After attracting significant attention and raising numerous reactions and questions in New Caledonia, the entity known as

Apilasavate now appears to be active in Vanuatu, where its promotion is beginning to circulate within certain local communities.

In Port Vila, the media outlet Give Me News – Vanuatu’s Headlines recently published a public alert calling for heightened vigilance. The outlet reported being approached by citizens seeking clarification on the exact nature of Apilasavate’s activities, particularly regarding its legal status, any authorizations it may hold, and the safeguards offered to individuals who might be encouraged to invest funds.

In its statement, Give Me News emphasized that, at this stage, no public confirmation makes it possible to determine whether Apilasavate is officially registered with the relevant authorities in Vanuatu, whether it is authorized to solicit financial participation, or whether adequate mechanisms for transparency and consumer protection are in place.

In light of these uncertainties, the Vanuatu media outlet is calling
on the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (VFIU) to clarify whether Apilasavate’s activities comply with local legislation, particularly with regard to anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulations.

This situation mirrors the context in New Caledonia, where authorities have recently strengthened the legal framework against deceptive commercial practices, particularly schemes based on chain recruitment and promises of financial gain.

Although no formal link has been established, several observers believe that this tightening of the regulatory environment may explain the movement of certain activities toward other Pacific territories.

In Vanuatu, a final reminder of caution is addressed to the public, urging individuals to verify the legal status and licenses of any organization before investing and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.

🗣“If the profit depends on recruitment, the sweetness won’t last"



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13/01/2026

⚠️ SCAMMING IS REAL – BUT MANY VICTIMS REMAIN SILENT

We know that scamming cases are happening, and sadly, there are real victims.

However, many people choose to remain silent due to fear, shame, or not knowing where to report.

13/01/2026

PUBLIC CONCERN: SCAMMING INVOLVING NBV IS BECOMING MORE SERIOUS

Scamming activities using the name and branding of NBV are becoming more frequent and more dangerous.

Many people are receiving fake messages, links, calls, and online requests claiming to be from NBV.

This is now a serious concern.

We strongly urge NBV to react ASAP by
*Issuing regular official public warnings
*Strengthening customer alert systems
*Working closely with telecom providers and authorities to block scam links and numbers
*Taking stronger action to protect customers on their side
At the same time, the public must also take responsibility.

❗ DO NOT CLICK suspicious links
❗ DO NOT share your PIN, OTP, or bank details
❗ NBV will NEVER ask for your password via SMS or social media

📢 We also call for stronger public awareness campaigns so everyone understands how these scams work and how to stay safe.

👉 If in doubt, visit NBV directly or call their official number.
👉 Report suspicious messages immediately.

Let’s work together — banks, authorities, media, and the public — to stop scammers before more people lose their hard-earned money.

11/01/2026

Hemia hemi wan awareness, choice blong you and yu no must regret.

Yumi bin g*t some pyramid schemes before Apilasavate hemi kam and Plante long ol pyramid schemes oli olsem FAKE investments. Oli no bin work out nomo and some families oli regret from mani we oli lusum.

Hemi wan kiaman or legitimate investments.

True investments hemi earnem mani we hemi kam tru long wan real business activities (products, services, assets).

Pyramid schemes hemi mkm money mainly taem umi recruitim new member and spos ol new member oli stop join bae system ia hemi collapse.

Why nao yumi talem se hemi fake ?

❌ No sustainable income
❌ No real product or value
❌ Money hemi kam from new members, not profits
❌ Majority of people lose money
❌ Often illegal or unlicensed

👉 So therefore scheme ia hemi wan scam.

11/01/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY NOTICE – MARINE AREA RESTRICTION

📍 Lenakel to Loukatai

This is to inform everyone that the marine area from Lenakel to Loukatai has been declared a restricted (tapu) area.

This period is a spawning season for certain fish, and it is important that we properly manage and protect our marine resources.

We kindly ask all nearby residents and surrounding communities to:
Respect this restriction
Work together to protect our marine area
⚠️ Penalties will apply to anyone who violates this restriction.
🙏 Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation.

We protect our ocean today for the future of our children.

✍️ By Watt Albea

10/01/2026

🚨 ROAD SAFETY ADVISORY – NORTH EFATE 🚨
All road users travelling to North Efate are advised to exercise extreme caution when using the Klems Hill access road.

Due to the current weather conditions affecting Vanuatu, Klems Hill is NOT considered a safe route at this time. Road users who choose to use this route do so at their own risk.

✅ The ONLY safe and recommended route to North Efate is via Eton, travelling around through Teouma.

⚠️ Motorists are strongly advised to:

- Avoid Klems Hill where possible

- Use the Teouma–Eton route instead

- Drive cautiously and adjust speed to road conditions

Please share this advisory to help keep our families and communities safe.

Safety first.

10/01/2026

The public is advised to be very careful of scams circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms.

⚠️ Common scams include:
Fake investment or “quick money” schemes
Fake giveaways, lotteries, or prizes
Impersonation of real people, businesses, or government offices
Requests for upfront fees, registration payments, or “processing” charges
Fake job offers asking for money or personal information

❗ REMEMBER:
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Never send money to people you don’t personally know
Do not share your ID, bank details, OTP codes, or passwords
Always verify information directly with the real company or authority

📌 What to do:
Report suspicious accounts to Facebook
Block the account immediately
Inform friends and family, especially elders and first-time internet users

Let’s protect each other by staying alert and sharing correct information.

Stay safe online, Vanuatu 🇻🇺

27/07/2025