The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) has confirmed that Director Generals (DGs) across all government ministries signed the 2025 Performance Agreement template on 30 May 2025. This agreement is part of a push to improve accountability, operational efficiency,…

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has achieved 63% of the targets under its 100-day plan, marking a significant milestone in the government's short-term performance goals.

The Government of Vanuatu has allocated VT2.035 billion as part of its ongoing economic stimulus programme, aimed at supporting site recovery, small business growth, and broader economic revitalisation.

The Supreme Court yesterday quashed the Teaching Service Commission's (TSC) decision to suspend and terminate over 600 teachers for participating in the strike initiated by the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU).

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through its Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Phase 3 (J-PRISM3), hosted a mini online seminar on disaster waste management, sharing valuable insights…

Port Vila's «mamas» had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which damaged the city's main market house in the centre of town.

Vanuatu has joined other Pacific Island nations in strengthening its diplomatic ties with China following the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held from May 28 to 29, 2025.

Port Vila is consuming an estimated 100 to 120 tonnes of green kava every week, according to local exporters and vendors — a figure that has sparked renewed calls to boost kava production across Vanuatu.

Outgoing President of the Media Association Vanuatu (MAV) Lillyrose Welwel will pass the torch to the new president this afternoon at 4 pm at the Kaljoral Senta in Port Vila. The nominees for president are Sale Sumbe, Antoine Malsungai, Dalsie…

Vanuatu has taken a major leap in modernising how citizens access vital identity services, with the new RegisterViz5 (RV5) system now live across the country.

The Government of Vanuatu recently hosted its first-ever National Loss and Damage Policy Lab in Port Vila to address the growing climate-related damage affecting local communities.

Limited human resource capacity remains a major concern for marine research and policy development, as identified during last week’s Oceans and Fisheries Integrated Policy Workshop in Port Vila.

A New Caledonian company, Aqualagon, has expressed interest in investing in fish farming in Vanuatu—specifically focusing on rabbitfish, locally known as picot.

Escaped inmate Rano Woka was placed in the high-risk unit immediately after being caught at the Government Wharf in Port Vila, where he attempted to leave for Tanna Island.

Port Vila Harbour remains under close observation as the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) continues to investigate a Tier 2 oil spill.

Former Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Commander and senior officer of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) – Kalshem Bongran – from Southwest Bay, Malekula, has been appointed Commissioner of Police (COMPOL), emerging as the successful candidate among seven others.

An inmate who attempted to escape custody by boarding a vessel destined for Tanna has been apprehended and returned to the correctional facility, according to Correctional Services.

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The Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community Services (MoJYCS) has announced a new chapter in Melanesian correctional cooperation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Vanuatu Correctional Services (VCS) and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands…

Harbouring an escaped prisoner is a criminal offence, warns the Director of Correctional Services, Johnny Marango. The reminder follows the recent escape of inmate Rano Woka, who fled from custody last week.

The Vanuatu Rural Development Bank (VRDB) officially reopened its Santo branch on May 23, marking what Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Philan Kalmanu called “a powerful symbol” of the bank’s commitment to bringing financial services closer to rural communities in the…

One of the three patrol boats donated by China to the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) in December 2024 was tested yesterday.

Tributes have poured in for Vanuatu’s first female Member of Parliament (MP), first female Minister, journalist, and activist Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, following her passing on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The Parliament of Vanuatu held a Lying in State ceremony yesterday…

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) and the Asia Pacific Applied Economic Association (APAEA) held a joint conference focused on Pacific researchers, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), at Warwick Le Lagon on 22 May 2025.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ralph Regenvanu, handed over to the SANMA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) and to the Luganville Municipal Council (LMC) the long-awaited dividends from their share of the concession fee of 2% of the gross…

Concerns have arisen in Santo following reports that mothers and sick patients are sleeping on the floor at the Northern Provincial Hospital (NPH) due to a shortage of beds. These reports have led to rumours that the Rotary Club in…

Kiribati was the world’s largest consumer of Vanuatu kava in 2024, importing a record 280 metric tons—the equivalent of approximately 1.56 million 1.5-litre bottles.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) Town Clerk said a formal warning was issued to Warhorse Saloon Restaurant and Bar over its use of open space near a public road, which the Council considers unsafe for customers.

The Secretary General of the SHEFA Provincial Government Council, Lionel Nasome Kaluat, has responded to allegations raised by former Finance Chairman Paul Soane, denying any misuse of funds and maintaining that all financial disbursements followed legal and transparent processes.

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, has arrived in Vanuatu’s capital to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat and the Government today.

Residents living near Ifira Point have raised urgent concerns over an oil leak from the grounded vessel LC Herpoli, which they say is polluting the coastline and making the area unsafe for children and marine life.

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance Minister Johnny Koanapo has revealed Ministerial Orders establishing a National Price Committee and capping profit margins on essential goods such as rice and canned fish is underway, with a set target of gazettal by…

The Vila Central Hospital has one mammogram machine, a device that can detect cancer in breasts, however it isn’t being used because the country doesn’t have the specific expertise in this field, during a discussion with the founder of Ik-kana…

As public concern mounts over the recent presidential commutation of sentences for 70 male inmates, a reliable source in the Office of the President has confirmed that no decision has yet been made to revoke the order.