Georgia John works as an the Assistant Corporate Secretary at AJC.
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We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from the islands of Tongoa and Ifira, where I cherish family times at the beach and taking a boat outside the harbor to watch the sunset. These experiences gave me a love for nature, community, and the simple joys of island life.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I basically live here.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I enjoy cooking, sewing and playing guitar, as well as learning new things. I also love exploring new places, whether at the beach, on a mountain with beautiful views, or simply to watch a good sunset. Additionally, I enjoy reading inspirational books, which motivate and inspire me.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
In 5 to 10 years, I see myself growing in my career, continuing to learn, and making a meaningful contribution at work. I also hope to maintain a balanced life, spending quality time with family while pursuing my passions.
What I like most about Vanuatu is the kindness of the people and their warm smiles. There are many great places to visit, from beaches and mountains to cultural sites, which make Vanuatu a truly special and memorable destination.
Esther Nicholls works as an the Accountant at AJC.
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We asked her 5 questions to get to know him better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am from Paama. The smallest Island located near Ambrym Island.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I was born & raised in Port Vila
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
My favorites hobbies are socializing with friends and spending good time with my family.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally in the future i see myself as an accountant in a company in Port Vila with more knowledge in the field of accounting. Personally : I wish travel and discover new places.
Andrea Molisa works in the Admin & Operations at AJC.
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We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am originally from North western Santo, but lived and educated in Port Vila. Santo symbolizes place of abundance, great hope, and tenacity and perseverance of the people to create livelihoods. My home village is close to my heart for the vast river and creeks running through the area.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
My parents settled here with jobs and put us in schools here. Urban location to pursue job needs for them.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I love reading any genre of books that grabs my attention, raising and managing my four children, and I crochet shawls as a leisure activity.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Fighting fit health wise, I envisage myself achieving a Master of Business Administration, and using it to accomplish more good and making impactful change at AJC.
Vanuatu is home to so many different clans and tribes with their unique languages and cultural folklore and they preserve their history and secrets through painting, songs and dances. The native bushland of Vanuatu is also home to so many specie of flora and fauna, and most of its virgin forest is pristine and undiscovered.
Ashan Madushanka is Audit and Accounting Manager at AJC.
We asked him 5 questions to get to know him better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from the island country of Sri Lanka, often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” One distinctive characteristic of Sri Lanka is its stunning beaches and vibrant biodiversity. A cherished memory for me is visiting the ancient city of Sigiriya, where I climbed the Lion Rock and enjoyed breathtaking views of the lush landscape, which is a unique and special experience in Sri Lanka.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I moved to Port Vila to gain foreign professional exposure and enhance my career development.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
Watching movies, cricket matches, preparing nice foods and traveling.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
In 5 to 10 years, I see myself as a successful and happiest business advisor and entrepreneur, thriving professionally while maintaining a happy family life.
I love Vanuatu for its friendly people, relaxed lifestyle, and the vibrant mix of multinational residents. It’s also a fantastic place to explore, with stunning travel destinations like pristine beaches, lush forests, and unique cultural sites.
Vanuatu is my home and there are almost too many reasons why I like this country. From its rich history, diverse culture and language, stunning landscapes, beautiful untouched secrets and friendly island people; Vanuatu is a country you need in your life.
Augustin Sablon du Corail is an Audit & Accounting Senior and Supervisor at AJC.
We asked him 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
Je suis originaire d’Auvergne située au centre de la France, beaucoup de nature, de volcans endormis, de lacs et de magnifiques paysages. C’est également un paradis pour les amateurs de fromages! J’ai ensuite vécu 10 ans à Paris, autre ambiance!
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
Je souhaitais avoir une expérience dans un autre pays, bien que je n’avais pas du tout imaginé venir au milieu de Pacifique! Le fait d’avoir découvert par hasard le Vanuatu et AJC lors de recherches sur Internet ainsi que les discussions qui ont suivi avec des membres d’AJC m’ont fait comprendre que c’était l’occasion rêvée de partir à l’aventure et de faire un grand changement de vie!
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
Voyager, découvrir de nouvelles choses, courir et manger!
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Je n’en ai absolument aucune idée, je le saurai dans 5 ou 10 ans!
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from Pentecost Island. I grow up in Port Vila. My families are leaving in Pentecost so on every Christmas holiday, I went there to spent times with them.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
Education makes me grow up in Port Vila.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I like spending times with my kids, following up on their school lessons, homework and playing and doing home task with them.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally: I wish to know and understand every professional services we provide to our customers at AJC.
Personally: I wish to travel to some places that I have never been before.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am originally from Malicolo, more precisely from the southeast of the island, in a village called Lamap. Lamap is a village that had a beautiful bay. It is also known for its mangroves and its welcoming inhabitants. I spent my entire childhood in this village, which is very special to me because my whole family lives there.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I moved to Port Vila to continue my studies.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
My hobbies are spending time with friends, family, listening to music and scrolling on social media.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
In the years to come I am sure to have deepened my knowledge in the field of accounting (finance) and perhaps continue my studies.
Vanuatu is a small paradise country, it is known for its tourist sites (volcanoes, magnificent waterfalls etc.) and also it has a diversity of customs. The population is welcoming and lives there peacefully.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I came from Ambrym, one of the Island in Malampa Province. I grew up in a village, in West Ambrym call Port-Vato. It’s a place where I have lot of good memories of my childhood.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I move to Port-Vila to continue my Studies.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
My Favorite Hobbies are listening to a music, reading books, walk in a nature especially in forest, play with friends, etc.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Personally in 5 or 10 years, I looking forward to improve myself in everything I do and Professionally, I am looking forward to create a small business for me.
Generally Vanuatu is a place where I found peace and smiling faces everywhere. Also, the people were kind and helpful. Finally, there are many places were very attractive and visitors are allowed to discover the hiding treasure that Vanuatu keep it for many years until now. For examples: the places, the Volcanos, the cultures, the traditional foods and visit the different island around.
Anne-Laure Bosson is Audit and Accounting Manager at AJC.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I was born in France, in the Alps, near the Mont Blanc (the highest Western European Mountain) but I immigrated in Canada when I was 20 years old and stayed there for 11 years before coming in Vanuatu.
During these 11 years, I became a Canadian so I am now French-Canadian!
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
My bones were frozen after 11 years in Canada, and I needed a refill of vitamin D.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I love going on adventures, anywhere, anytime to do anything! I particularly love to climb (normally on rocks but here, in Vanuatu, on trees…). I love to be in the water and go to the beach to watch a good sunset. And I love to read, I am a very curious person always keen to read about anything really.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
5 or 10 years ago, I could not have imagined to be one day here in Vanuatu so I can’t imagine where I will be in 5 or 10 years from now… I’ll let my faith decide!
The feeling of living in a hidden gem, a secret place! The beauty of everything around us is stunning: in Vanuatu, the green is greener, the blue is bluer, the moon is lighter… I feel alive and everyday seems to count twice!
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am from Aniwa. The smallest island located at the Southern province of Vanuatu and is well known of its sweet & sugary oranges!
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I was born & raised in Port Vila.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
My favorite hobbies are watching movies, socializing with friends & spending quality time with my family.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally in 5-10 years time I will be a senior Accountant pursuing my CPA. Personally: I wish to travel to some places that I have never been before.
Anna Narvouis a Secretary – Offshore Corporate Services at AJC.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from Erromango Island, an Island situated in the southern part of Vanuatu, in TAFEA Province. I grew up in a small village called William’s bay (it’s former name is Dillon’s bay), located in the western part of the Island. This lovely island is full of natural resources that are mostly untouched, mountains, rivers and green forests. I recall my childhood full of good memories that keeps me from choosing other places in the world as home.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I moved to Port Vila because of work and my studies.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I like to spend my time playing with my kids, watching movies, listening to music, reading and I like traveling.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally, in 5 years time, I would like to see myself qualified and experienced in the corporate sector. Personally, I would like to finish my studies, build a house for my family and start a business.
Vanuatu is known as one of the untouched paradise place on earth because of its omnipresent nature, white sandy beaches, different cultures and traditions. Also people are very friendly and kind.
Catherine Amusen is Secretary Offshore Corporate Services at AJC.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am from the lovely island of Ambrym, one of the islands in Vanuatu part of Malampa Province.
I grew up in the village of Mele-Maat in which I always called home. The Mele-Maat Village is situated 1 km away from the Port Vila Town.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
Due to natural disaster, my grandparents move to Port Vila back in 1950. So ever since, we live in Port Vila.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
Favorite hobbies are watching movies on weekends with families and friends, reading a book now and then, listening to music, hang out with friends and like to travel.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally, I’d like to be seen as someone with deep experience in the corporate sector (covering the main areas of law, company law, insurance law, Financial Dealers Law, etc…) in 5 years’ time. I am also excited to take on drafting legal responsibilities and expand on my legal career path.
Marine Dondelinger-Mathis is Director, Head Manager of Corporate Services and Compliance at AJC.
We asked Marine 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I grew up in the East of the France, in Lorraine. Most of the members of my Family and my very dear Friends are still living there which makes it probably the place I cherish the most.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I am from that type of people who never stop having new challenges, and leaving everything to go to the other side of the planet, discovering a new culture, new people, and giving me new professional objectives, was definitely an exciting project !
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
Walking my dog every day, enjoying nature, cooking, drinking wine with my friends, listening to every crazy idea that comes to my mind, and do it !
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Isn’t it the beauty of the future of not knowing ?
What I like the most is probably the people, now friends, I met in Vanuatu. Opening up yourself to something new will always bring you positive in your life. Vanuatu is new at all levels. People, environment, lifestyle, food…
Maire Brenda Pipite is Secretary – Offshore Corporate Services – at AJC.
We asked Marie Brenda 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from the island of Santo – grew up in Luganville (the capital) / Port Olry (my village) and also here in Port Vila.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I came to Vila with my father who is a politician and works in Port Vila, my mother is a teacher and was transferred to the Port Vila Institute of Technology. So I had to move here with them and continue my studies here at the French school in Colardo.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
Most of the time, after working hours, I prefer going straight home and spend time with my family, especially with my little daughter. But sometimes, after working hours, I go out with my friends/cousins to relax a little (kava sessions/sports/etc…).
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally, in 5 or 10 years I still see myself working at AJC (I hope).
Personally, I see myself owning a property and building my house on it, etc…
Nature and people’s smiles. If I had to convince someone to come to Vanuatu, I would suggest that they come and discover the volcanoes and the Gaul jump.
Nathalie Lawac is Secretary – Onshore Administrative Services – at AJC.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I come from a small island called ATCHIN which is located on the island of Mallicolo in the province of MALAMPA.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I arrived in Port Vila in 1990 to continue my studies at INTV (Vanuatu National Institute of Technology. In 1991, I obtained my CAP accounting diploma.
In 1992, I got a post of accounting secretary in the Catholic Education Directorate. (DEC), which allowed me to stay in Port Vila.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
When I have free time, I do the housework.
My favorite hobby is cooking, gardening, listening to music or visiting family.
In the evening, I like to watch TV.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally: improve my knowledge and skills in English (oral and written)
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am originally from the island of Malo, but I never went to Malo and therefore lived all my childhood in Port Vila.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I was born in Port Vila.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I can never find enough time to do everything I want, but I love reading, listening to music and especially having a good time with my 3 grandchildren.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I am from the continent call AMERICA!
So don’t be surprise to hear me say I am american. More precisely I am from Canada and the province of Quebec. Quebec is a french speaking province among the rest of the north continent where people speaks English.
I grew up with four distinctive season and winter is a special time of the year in Quebec when all the trees loose their leaves, and the snow surrounds us, lots of it… I have fond memories of sliding in the snow for hours till my hands and feet were frozen.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
After 24 years of winter, I moved to Port Vila for the exoticism of the place, to discover the beach, the blue clear water and the warm ocean. When I started universities in Montreal, Canada, I met people from around the world and I wanted to travel and discover the world. I knew I would not stay where I was, I caught the travelit desease!
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
I like to do Sports, running, swimming , I am trying to defeat time by keeping good sport habits. I like to play game with my kids, in my family we all like to win the game!
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Personally, I would love to travel and continue discovering new countries , new culture, discover the beautiful nature in the world. Professionally, I like to share knowledge with my colleagues, and one day perhaps I could take more time to teach accounting to young people in this country.
We asked her 5 questions to get to know her better.
1. Where do you come from ?
I’m from Vanuatu and specifically from Pentecost Island and living in Port Vila which is the capital of the country. I love my Island because it is the place that I was born, grew up and started going to school.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
I moved to Port Vila to continue my studies at Montmartre Secondary School.
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
– Cooking: My best hobbies in my life. I love cooking homemade meals because they contain less fat and healthy and very nutritious. Homemade salad dressing, cooking hot breakfast, make stock of ingredients, doing pies and many more….
– Travel: I also love travelling to see different types of cultures around the world.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
Professionally: I will be looking for opportunities to expand my role to work towards my goal.
Personally: Being or becoming a chef with more technique or more perfect!
This is part of the metropolitan area around Quebec city. Quebec is the Capital city of Quebec province and the most francophone city of Canada. About 750,000 people live in that city. Winter are long and cold and that makes people that live in such environment people that live more inside the house than outside.
2. Why did you move to Port Vila ?
The adventure, the opportunity, the challenge… and I stayed because I love the country. I love the atmosphere, the climate, the nation and the population. The vibe of Port Vila, the diversity of culture, and language. The friendliness and kindness of the people, …
3. What are your favorite hobbies ?
These days I run a bit, I play squash and I play tennis with my kids. Also, I try to spend time with my kids during week-ends, playing card games, ping pong, chess, etc.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years ?
This is a difficult question. I hope I will be healthy and still have a lot of energy. I believe my future is highly link with Vanuatu future. I hope to be able to have employee to take over my role in 10 years as I would like to slow down a bit then.
Port Vila is as multicultural and diverse as New York but it has the size of a village and this make this city unique in the whole world. I love the smile and the kindness of the Vanuatu. I love the mix between the tradition and the new world. The mix between the technology and the tradition, the unspoiled and underdevelopment with the development, the slowness and the quickness, some things are done with urgency while other take ages. It is a really young country, with a young population and it has hope and energy and the future is ahead not behind.
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