The Vanuatu Post Limited (VPL) has paid a dividend amount of Vt58,916,656 to the Government of Vanuatu, for 2013 and 2014.
The Deputy Principal of Ranwadi College in South Pentecost, Max Tari, has called on Government Authorities to ban the use of mobile phones and access to social media in Secondary schools.
Tourists should be able to buy and eat from road markets, commonly known as Vt20 Markets, in the future.
Increasing public concerns are being raised about alleged aggressive behavior by members of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) during operations also involving members of the Municipal wardens and the Department of Customs and Rates and Taxes on the roads of…
Two public schools in the country were forced to suspend classes this week, due to disruptive community behaviors.
“The Prime Minister is showing really good leadership because plastic is a significant pollutant so we have to collectively find ways to reduce our use of plastic which is not to say we can’t use plastic. Of course plastic is…
The initiative to ban the use of plastic is a way forward for Vanuatu’s Solid Waste Management (SWM).
The drone trials for vaccine delivery to remote areas of Vanuatu which was initially planned to happen this month, has been postponed until early 2018.
Digging of trenches for electric cables for Talise Hypro power project at Maewo is reported to be progressing.
A few days ago, a committee of the Australian parliament effectively killed an attempt by Nick Xenophon to force the ABC to reverse its decision to shut down shortwave broadcasting. This was disappointing but not very surprising.
Fatumaru bay was abuzz with activity yesterday, as a coordinated team of emergency workers moved slowly and methodically through the piled rocks, searching for victims of a simulated building collapse.
The Minister of Education, Jean-Pierre Nirua, has said that there is a big possibility that some teachers from Vanuatu will be employed to teach in China.
The Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV) has set up another new Committee at Prima Side River, near Port Vila on Efate.
The Vaturisu Council of Chiefs has taken a stand on the shipment of imported aggregate from China.
Students at the Epi High School (EHS) have resumed classes yesterday (Wednesday).
The Criminal Task Force which was appointed in June 30, 2017 by the Ministry of Justice and Community Services, on recommendation from the Council of Ministers to investigate the recommendations and findings from the Commission of Inquiry into alleged mismanagement…
Six Ni-Vanuatu workers under the Vanuatu Pathways Agency in the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP) left the country yesterday afternoon to work in a crocodile farm in Darwin, Northern Territory in Australia.
Vanuatu will be hosting a National Agriculture Festival in 2018.
The Ifira Ports Development Services (IPDS) moved into new Lapetasi Wharf Administration building yesterday.
Minister of Infrastructure and Public Utilities Jotham Napat says the demand for meat on Tanna to meet cultural obligations is so high that one single bullock costs Vt200,000.
One of this year’s criteria for local participants in the annual Fest’Napuan music festival is that all local bands must have a female performing with the group.
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors is providing an additional $8.2 million finance the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and climate-proofing of roads affected by Cyclone Pam.
“Our mission to Vanuatu this week is on Logistics and Communication.
An assessment to diversify pathways for people working with no formal qualification has been piloted on Santo.
The Vanuatu business community and tourism operators have again rallied around the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) to make Vanuatu’s most prestigious showcase of tourism produce happen.
A group of women enjoying oranges and peanuts on the new seats on the Seafront have welcomed a senior police officer’s advice not to “dirty” the seats with fruit peelings.
The Chairman of the Taskforce Re-Establishing VANGO, Billy Williams, says a Civil Society Organization (CSO) VANGO Revival Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting took place on July 14 at the conference room in the Ministry of Climate Change with a good turnout of…
“As a custom leader from West Coast Santo and the Chairman of the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs, I am very disappointed over a lack of essential Government services to reach isolated communities of the country including the remotest parts…
In an interview yesterday with Radio Vanuatu, Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) board chairman, Johnety Jarette, said that he is aware of the evolving case now lodged in court against the decision of the redundancy against the staff.
The China Civil Engineering Corporation Company (CCECC) recognized that its workers are struggling with language in their day-to-day work therefore, has taken step to address this.
A new freshwater aquaculture hatchery facility has been established on Santo to boost tilapia production in Sanma Province.
“This is the first time for us to use a computer,” said Eslin Solomon, President of Vanuatu’s Silae Vanua Market Vendor Association (MVA).
A reception was held at University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji on July 30 where Minister of Education, Jean Pierre Nirua, joined over 300 students across all Universities in Fiji to commemorate the country’s Independence.
Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, Dr Sharman Stone, has completed a week-long visit to Vanuatu to share experiences with women from across the Pacific about how best to support and empower women and end violence against women and children.
The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Chief Seni-Mao Tirsupe, said the Government must take strong measures in regard to brutal killings in Vanuatu.
