The Secretary General (SG) of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) called on union members across Vanuatu to remain united and continue the strike despite purported threats from the government.

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the Vanuatu Teachers Union’s (VTU) Urgent Ex Parte Application on Tuesday next week.

Ernst & Young (EY), the firm managing the liquidation of Air Vanuatu, has responded to allegations from Charles Perry, a former pilot and creditor, regarding the liquidation process of the national airline.

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) has reported that an independent forecast predicts Vanuatu’s economy will grow by just under 2% in 2024 (between 1% and 1.5%) and an additional 1% in 2025, due to low economic growth.

Qantas’ first direct flights from Australia to Port Vila will commence on Tuesday, the 10th of this month.

Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) Commissioner Robson Iavro has been elected as the new Chair of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP).

The Eighth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians Forum on Global Health, currently hosted in Vanuatu, featured a one-day field visit to two health facilities in SHEFA Province.

In response to passenger demand, Air Vanuatu will increase the number of scheduled charter flights operated by its DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft (“Twin Otters”).

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority (VQA), David Lambukly, has been suspended on full pay, pending investigation into some allegations against him.

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) agreed to further tighten the monetary policy stance of the Bank; by increasing the Policy Rate and raising the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR).

Vanuatu’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) was recently launched by the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MoCCA), through the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), as a cornerstone of Vanuatu’s effort to integrate climate change adaptation into the country’s national and provincial…

An Urgent Ex Parte Application has been filed seeking the Supreme Court to stay the suspension of some school principals related to the current teachers’ strike, pending the determination of a judicial review claim.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, yesterday conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Freshwota Emergency Evacuation Centre, which is worth approximately VT200 million and funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Local chicken importer and Managing Director of Chuan Store Michael Zheng says due to the bird flu in Australia, he is forced to look at New Zealand and Fiji for poultry products.

Member of Parliament (MP) Jotham Napat gave the Kapalpal football squad of White Sands, Tanna, awaiting payment in Mele, Waisisi, VT50,000 to assist with the return trip home.

On-the-heels of the Kapalpal outstanding prize money story, the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) has finally addressed the matter by stating “no comment”.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) Board has approved a regulation order to strengthen the offices of the Provincial Secretaries General (SGs) for improved decentralisation and administration.

The new cemetery site at Eratap is expected to be operational soon, following the completion of a key land transfer process.

The Vanuatu Government, through the Council of Ministers (COM), has decided to extend lease terms to 99 years to provide greater confidence for lessees and stimulate business and economic activities across the country.

Radio Rythme Bleu Journalist in Noumea, New Caledonia, Charlotte Coulson reports that political tensions in the country have eased and remaining radical political activists are now only in the southern province of New Caledonia, Mont-Dore.

Pacific Island nations, Vanuatu, and Timor-Leste are currently attending a workshop at Warwick Le Lagon in Port Vila to collaborate on strategies for supporting returning workers through the Labour Mobility Reintegration Strategy.

The Acting Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV), Mr. Wilfred Makaba, has confirmed that the preliminary report on the Air Taxi crash is expected by the end of this month.

Schools are to resume classes next week after the two-week break, but members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) will remain on strike.

The famous Chinese Australian pianist, Roger Cui, will be performing in Port Vila on September 7th: The renowned pianist will grace the Fondation Suzanne Bastien with his artistry, while proceeds support Vanuatu's Nabanga Ensemble youth orchestra.

The official launching of Reunion of Movement for Change (MRC) third National Congress take place this afternoon at Uripiv island, northeast of Malekula.

Classic Kapalpal FC (TAFEA) representative Samson Obed says the Vanuatu Football Federation cannot pay them their VT1M runner-up prize money from the VFF Champions League Tournament yet because they are not a priority.

Acting Ombudsman Hamilson Bulu has voluntarily stepped aside from his duties as of Wednesday, 28 August 2024.

Liquidators of Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited (in Liquidation) confirmed yesterday that the airline will commence scheduled charter flights to six additional ports from Monday, 2 September 2024, using its DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.

A police complaint alleging perjury has been filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for Efate Rural, Jesse Luo, for allegedly providing false information to the Supreme Court of Vanuatu.

The Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Affairs Minister, Matai Seremaiah, told public servants to celebrate Public Service Day and also reflect whether they are doing enough to serve the public.

The United States (U.S.) Deputy Secretary, Kurt Campbell, vowed to work hard after his Vanuatu visit to ensure visa services are provided at the new embassy in Port Vila.

The delegates to attend the 42nd National congress of Vanua’aku Pati (VP) have begun to arrive on Malo for the weeklong conference from the 1st - 6th of September.

All public service leaders must put citizens’ interests first in their interventions, said the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe.

Head Foreman of the Malvatumauri Chiefs Nakamal reconstruction Christopher Weman estimates that the nakamal will be completed by the end of September.

The «Pacific One New Man» prayer assembly, currently taking place at Eloul Plateau, seeks to unite all churches under a common goal of spiritual unity.