Over 14,000 primary and secondary school students along with their teachers have been recipients of extensive awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) knowledge.

The present government, led by Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, intends to establish a Vanuatu High Commission in India this year.

The Secretary General (SG) of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) was absent from yesterday’s conciliation meeting called by the Labour Commissioner, involving the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and VTU.

The new India-Vanuatu Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) was launched this week at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) by Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai and the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand (accredited to Vanuatu), Ms…

On the 23rd May 2024 Anthony David was sentenced to 3 years 6 months and 16 days imprisonment for two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and one count of acts of indecency with a young person by judge Vincent Lunabek.

Cyclone-affected households have been waiting over a year now for the government to implement the cash transfer program announced after Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin last year.

During Port Vila Day yesterday, the Lord Mayor of the Port Vila City Council, Honourable Steve Kiel, emphasized the importance of recognition and support from foreign friends and partners collaborating closely with the government.

On the 24 May 2024 Mr. Kenneth Holiwon was sentenced 9 years and 10 months imprisonment for unlawful sexual intercourse, and act of indecency with a young person by judge Vincent Lunabek.

In response to Pride Month , the President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Chief Paul Robert Ravun said as far as custom is concerned, Pride Month does not exist in Vanuatu.

This morning Vanuatu's OFC mens nations national team were commissioned by the president of the Republic Nikenike Vurobaravu. During the commissioning process, Captain Brian Kaltack gave a speech to his team at the state house. The OFC Nations Cup begins…

Following the ongoing teachers' strike, the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs is requesting a reconciliation between the involved parties – “the strike is impacting the education and future of Vanuatu's children.”

Vanuatu is a country that is small in land mass, but the oceans occupy a substantial portion, and the government has recognised its importance by establishing a department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to handle maritime boundary issues.

As recently reported on the Australian media, P&O Cruises Australia brand will retire as on March 2025, and fold into Carnival Cruises Line, the most popular cruise line in the region and Top 5 in the world.

Finance Minister John Salong has condemned the Opposition’s demands for the Prime Minister’s (PM) resignation, labelling them as “irresponsible” and “unwarranted.”

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has lodged a complaint to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) against the Vanuatu Government for violations of freedom of association and the right to bargain collectively.

On the 8th of March 2024, Abbie Johnathan Samson was sentenced to 2 years and 3 months imprisonment for one count of sexual intercourse without consent by Judge Vincent Lunabek.

There is no favouritism in government contracts, said the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM) as the authority responsible for the Central Tenders Board (CTB) Office which coordinate and manage the tender process.

Teachers from the 26 schools in Luganville, Santo have joined the nationwide strike by members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) yesterday, following claims that went unheard by the Ministry of Education and training (MoET) and the Teaching Service Commission…

The new Landing Craft of the Vanuatu Police Force, named 'RVS Sokomanu' is expected to arrive in Port Vila on June 26, as announced by Commander Maritime Wing, Collin Kalwatman, during a press conference held yesterday at the Mala Base…

More teachers who are members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) are expected to join the strike starting Monday until when their demand is met, said VTU's Secretary General (SG), Jonathan Yona.

The President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, has issued a compelling call to the entire population of Vanuatu to unite in prayer and fasting for the nation today.

“Many local contractors believe that government officials do not trust us, the local or black contractors”, Director of Ninane Construction & Earth Works Simon Timothy.

The Maternal Child Health Clinic Nurse in Charge Roslinda Narwayency revealed that last month out of the 1359 babies that passed through SHEFA Health Clinic, 50% were diagnosed with scabies.

Interchange Limited (ICL) presented a VT118 million cheque as its dividends to its shareholders yesterday.

Yumiwork, Vanuatu’s leading co-working space with business incubator programs, is hosting a Zoom link for the graduation ceremony of 78 entrepreneurs who successfully completed the E-commerce Training conducted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) today, June 6, 2024.

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has strongly condemned the French Government’s decision to attempt changes in the voter eligibility criteria for provincial elections in New Caledonia.

The 175 redundant workers of Air Vanuatu are set to receive assistance in securing new employment, according to the Minister of Finance, John Salong.

A proposal has been announced for visa-free travel among the 39 Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which include Vanuatu.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the programs of the National Environment Week happening at USP, starting yesterday.

The government is set to convene the Nationwide Ocean Summit (Wan Solwota Sumit) during Environment Week in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Minister of Justice and Community Services, Minister John Amos Nalau, led a delegation from various agencies under the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MOJCS) on an outreach program in the South of Epi.

The Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Juliano Schmeling from Brazil as the new head coach of the national senior team. Schmeling, who brings extensive experience in both football and futsal, will also support the…

The Office of the Consulate General of Vanuatu in New Caledonia is informing all eligible voters residing in New Caledonia that the referendum voting will be held today and tomorrow from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Vanuatu is expected to host the first meeting for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) National Focal Point (NFP) Network, dedicated to the new programme of action adopted at the international conference on SIDS in Antigua and Barbuda.

Observers during the National Referendum were debriefed at Ramada Resort yesterday morning.