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.

The repatriation and official handover of the Rampram artifacts from South Malekula will take place this afternoon at the Vanuatu Cultural Centre.

Former Minister of Internal Affairs and current Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Johnny Koanapo, has voiced strong support for Andrew Napuat, the new Minister of Internal Affairs, in continuing development projects.

The Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, said while the government has already paid over VT200 million in teachers’ entitlements this year, it can allocate an additional VT400 million to cover more claims.

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has confirmed its intention to take legal action against the Teaching Service Commission’s (TSC) decision to suspend some school principals without pay due to the ongoing industrial action.

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Matai Seremaiah, who also serves as the Chairman of the Task Force appointed by the Prime Minister (PM) to seek potential investors for Air Vanuatu, has provided an update on the…

Mr. Donald A. Pelam Yavit, the Consul General to Sydney, has successfully facilitated the return of a few significant cultural artefacts to the Vanuatu National Museum.

The Oceania Paralympic Committee has announced the arrival of teams from Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Kiribati, and the Solomon Islands at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Village yesterday.

As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to operationalise Vanuatu’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), stakeholders active in the energy space convened in Port Vila to validate a NDC On-Grid Electricity Investment Strategy, including 4 Concepts Notes that will serve as…

The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) would like to clarify that the approval of the Starlink licence in Vanuatu has nothing to do with social media influencers.

Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji are among the Pacific island nations participating in the China International Press Communication Center (CIPPC) program in Beijing.