Indonesian navy personnel paint Cathedral du Sacré-Coeur

This year’s Industry Skills Competition at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) Open Day saw increased female participation across various fields.

The Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai’s coalition government now commands the support of 33 out of 52 Members of Parliament (MPs), solidifying his leadership and ensuring stability as he moves into the second year of his tenure.

A motion to remove the President of the Republic, Niknike Vurobaravu, has been filed by the opposition group in Parliament.

The six appellants in the Udaone and Esema land dispute case (titled 12/0522/001) are urging that no machines should enter the Port Havannah Harbor for development purposes, as the land is still in dispute.

An agreement has been signed on Santo to use 1,300 square kilometres of land on West Coast area for logging exports over a period of 99 years.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has announced a new digital initiative to enhance education across Vanuatu.

An Indonesian Navy hospital ship arriving in Vanuatu tomorrow is a ‘slap in the face’ to the people of Vanuatu, warned a West Papuan special envoy.

The government’s decision to repress the LGBTQIA+ minority group by limiting their rights of movement and advocacy in the society is a breach of constitutional rights, says a legal advisor.

21 participants competed in the Archery exam, 11 under 16 successfully advancing and 4 from the adult category, enabling them to elevate their skill levels after months of practice.

Local musician Sharon Nicholls pulled a ‘Sorry not Sorry’ statement with Daily Post this week as she apologized to her critics on social media for yesterday’s online frenzy and then doubled down on her statement saying, “even though this is…

Last week, ABC facilitators under ABC International Development (ABCID) launched a ‘training for trainers’ on the Foundations of Journalism (FoJ) at Chantilly’s on the Bay in Port Vila.

A bill to extend leases for public land from 75 years to 99 years will be debated during the second ordinary session of parliament this week.

71 accredited delegates will be representing Vanuatu at this year’s 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) on climate change at Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.

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Body-positive local musician Sharon Nicholls aka ‘Shazza’ recently spoke with ABC Pacific regarding her music and encouraged Vanuatu girls and young women to be more confident with their bodies by wearing “tank tops” and “short skirt”.

Secretary-General of ActionAid International, Arthur Larok from Uganda, and the Executive Director of ActionAid Australia, are in Vanuatu for the Women I TokTok Tugeta (WITTT) Federation launch and symposium next week.

Three Members of Parliament (MPs) have written a letter to the Prime Minister (PM) as the Head of the Government, expressing serious concerns about the country’s healthcare system and calling for immediate government action.

Passenger charter operator, Air Taxi, has resumed operations this week after having its operating certificate and license suspended following a crash at Monmarte on Efate in July that resulted in a fatality.

Vanuatu seasonal worker Jonathan Lumu has been cleared of rape and sexual violation charges by a jury in the Tauranga District Court in New Zealand (NZ).

96.3FM and 107FM Announcer Mark O’Brien’s analysis on China in Vanuatu will be available in print on this Saturday’s Daily Post. The former ‘Coffee and Controversy’ host is taking a jab at China, suggesting that they are slowly “infiltrating” the…

"Our government, it is what it is, more into themselves than anything else, education system non-existent, health system non-existent, roads non-existent, leadership non-existent, infrastructure? There’s a bit there, ability to waste time? Top of the tree, absolutely first class! And…

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Benoit You as its new Information Technology (IT) Manager.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has clarified that Morris Kaloran, who identifies as a Special Envoy for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), was not appointed by the Government of Vanuatu.

A new Immigration Office for TORBA Province was launched at Sola on Vanua Lava yesterday, equipped with an advanced E-Passport System.

Santo business leaders are concerned that the timing of the ATR aircraft’s major inspection will cause financial losses to the island.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed a new Director for the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) yesterday.

Two Chinese vessels, Xianyang (108) and Nanning (162), spent three nights this week at Port Vila’s main wharf, departing on Wednesday morning.

The maritime industry has long been a cornerstone of Vanuatu’s economy, providing jobs for local seafarers who serve on both domestic and international vessels.

The Indonesian Navy’s hospital support ship, KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (WSH) — 991, is set to visit Vanuatu next month.

A delegation from the German aviation investment company Panaf is in Vanuatu to conduct physical due diligence on Air Vanuatu (AV3).

The Vanuatu Government will compensate the landowners of the Sarakata Hydropower Project Phase III with a total of VT54 million.

Acting Prime Minister (PM), Rick Tchamako Mahe, has confirmed that the proposed Parliament Bill (Expenses & Allowances) has not been on the agenda of any Council of Ministers (COM) meeting to date.

Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has confirmed that the Vanuatu Government has disbursed a total of VT159 million in student allowances for September and October.

In June and July this year, the Vanuatu Family Health Association (VFHA) recorded 120 pregnant girls aged 15-20-years-old, one of the largest recorded according to Data Officer Serah Nango.