The plan detailing priority needs, actions to be undertaken by every cluster/sector and funding required for the Government’s overall response to Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin will be released on April 5.

More young people in Port Vila and Efate are finding employment opportunities at the “Haos Blo Wok” residence, thanks to the initiative of local businessman Lopez Adams. It has provided much-needed jobs for young people who are struggling to support…

Vanuatu is hoping that its International Court of Justice (ICJ) resolution will be adopted at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by consensus, meaning all member states will agree to it without taking a vote.

The United States (U.S.) is seeking to expedite the process of diplomatic presence and the establishment of its Embassy to Vanuatu as soon as possible.

The Vanuatu Government plans to allow 1,500 foreign workers to enter the country under Special Category Visas, free of charge, for a period of 12 months.

The Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings (TTSPH) Pty Ltd, through Asco Motors Vanuatu, donated over VT6 million to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) on Monday to aid in the recovery process following the damages caused by Tropical Cyclones…

The Acting Director of the Department of Biosecurity (DoB), Armstrong Sam, has clarified why he authorised Landing Craft (LC) Kiwi Trader to depart Port Vila with relief supplies for TAFEA Outer Islands after 4pm last Friday.

The Guardian-class patrol boat RVS Takuare will undergo repairs in Australia, as confirmed by Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau in Parliament last week.

In response to rising crime-related activities and alleged incidents posted on social media, Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau has held an urgent meeting with the Commissioner of Police and the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) Executive to address the issue.

Justice Minister John Still Tari Qetu has appointed a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate allegations of corruption within the Citizenship Commission in Vanuatu.

UNELCO Managing Director Frederic Petit has dismissed rumours that the company is facing a shortage of light poles, which allegedly resulted in many areas on Efate still having no electricity.

Minister of Internal Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for TORBA, Christophe Emelee, has accused the Bob Loughman-led coalition government of being responsible for a shortfall of over VT3 billion in the country’s 2022 national budget.

A 19-year-old boy named Jason Tari from Ambae is currently receiving treatment for a spinal cord injury and broken bones at the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) after being hit by a falling black palm tree during Tropical Cyclone (TC) Judy.

Vanuatu has achieved 23% of its projected VT8 billion revenue from its Citizenship scheme in the first two months of 2023, according to the Minister of Finance and Economic Management, John Salong.

Vanuatu’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Jotham Napat, announced yesterday that he has received reports of illegal transactions involving the sale of the country’s Diplomatic passports.

The 1.5% Emergency Fund needs to be increased to support response to natural disasters that are becoming more frequent in the country, and are posing a heavy financial toll on the government.

The Budget for the 2023 financial year is VT 68,330.7 billion as announced by the Minister of Finance and Economic Management yesterday in Parliament.

The Assistant Minister in the Office of Fiji’s Prime Minister (PM), Sakiusa Tubuna, told the ‘2nd Pacific Ministerial Dialogue on Pathways for the Global Just Transition away from Fossil Fuels’ that the Government of Vanuatu and its people are resilient.

The Vanuatu Government will now be providing cash relief directly to disaster victims, starting with the two severe Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin.

Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau received the first Chinese relief supplies from China’s Ambassador in Vanuatu, Mr. Li Minggang, at Port Vila International Airport yesterday afternoon.

The Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) started its first push of emergency relief supplies comprising food rations and planting materials to Efate offshore islands yesterday.

The Vanuatu Government has responded to the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin by announcing a series of measures aimed at providing financial relief and support to its citizens.

Ipota Village, located in South Erromango, has finally received much-needed relief supplies yesterday, following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin.

More than 30 Fijian Task Force personnel are currently at the Vila Number 2 SDA Primary school providing humanitarian support by repairing classrooms which were damaged by TCs Judy and Kevin.

The communities of North Ambrym Area Council will have access to vegetable seedlings at the end of this month to ensure people have access to fresh vegetables for healthy diets.

After a couple of weeks of closure, the Port Vila Main market is finally reopening today, as confirmed by the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFFB) has signed a Ministerial Order to reopen the season for harvesting and exporting of sandalwood logs pending the release of the Order Number and gazette of the instrument by the Office…

A five-man delegation from West Papua arrived are in Port Vila as part of a visit to lobby for West Papua to become full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).

Few shops in Port Vila are out of Vanuatu water following the two severe Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin.

An order to control price increases during the current State of Emergency (SOE) is expected.

The heads of French, Australian, and New Zealand diplomatic missions in Vanuatu have conducted a positive visit to Tanna, as part of the FRANZ Agreement, which promotes cooperation between the three countries.

As part of Order No. 33 of 2023 issued under the current State of Emergency (SOE), the Ministry of Environmental Management and Conservation has been directed to prohibit the killing of indigenous birds and fruit bats.

The Government of China has given $500,000 USD, equivalent to over VT60 million, to aid recovery efforts in Vanuatu after cyclones Judy and Kevin.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has acquitted Mr. Henry Crowby on two charges of sexual intercourse without consent, contrary to sections 90 and 91 of the Penal Code [CAP135].

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Vanuatu will now receive a higher amount of funding to cater for their constituents.