Two Chinese vessels, Xianyang (108) and Nanning (162), spent three nights this week at Port Vila’s main wharf, departing on Wednesday morning.

The maritime industry has long been a cornerstone of Vanuatu’s economy, providing jobs for local seafarers who serve on both domestic and international vessels.

The Indonesian Navy’s hospital support ship, KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (WSH) — 991, is set to visit Vanuatu next month.

The Vanuatu Government will compensate the landowners of the Sarakata Hydropower Project Phase III with a total of VT54 million.

Acting Prime Minister (PM), Rick Tchamako Mahe, has confirmed that the proposed Parliament Bill (Expenses & Allowances) has not been on the agenda of any Council of Ministers (COM) meeting to date.

Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has confirmed that the Vanuatu Government has disbursed a total of VT159 million in student allowances for September and October.

In June and July this year, the Vanuatu Family Health Association (VFHA) recorded 120 pregnant girls aged 15-20-years-old, one of the largest recorded according to Data Officer Serah Nango.

The national examinations, originally scheduled for November 11 to 22, will now take place from November 25 to December 6, 2024.

Vanuatu is set to benefit from a series of strategic tourism and business initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and visitor numbers from Japan.

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) is preparing to implement breathalyzer testing more widely as part of its ongoing commitment to road safety.

Delayed allowances of Vanuatu-sponsored students overseas have long been an issue, yesterday, the Daily Post released an update that peeked behind the curtain of the ugly truth of what happens when allowances are delayed, in response to that, Chairman of…

Vanuatu Darts is hoping to send 16 players (eight men and eight females accompanied by two officials) to take part in the 4th South Pacific Darts Championship (SPDC), however, this depends if the team is able to collect the necessary…

The Japanese Film Festival 2024 is set to bring a blend of Japanese culture and cinema to Port Vila, running from October 24 to October 26 at Alliance Française Galerie.

The water services in Luganville operated and managed by the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has faced huge challenges resulting in poor reliability and quality of water services in the Northern town.

Around 16,500 workers were abroad for seasonal employment last year, with 11,000 in Australia and 5,500 in New Zealand (NZ).

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Biology) at Laucala Campus Jacky Garae informed Daily Post this week that Vanuatu students in Suva have been known to ‘beg’ for food when their allowances are delayed.

Eton mothers of all ages have formed hockey teams from from Epau (North Efate), Bladinier and Malaribu communities and are actively participate in the ‘Hook In4 Health’ (Hin4H) program under Vanuatu Hockey, alongside students from local schools every Tuesdays and…

The Ministry of Justice and Community Service (MoJCS), with the support of the Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Programme (VAPJP) and the Australian High Commission in Vanuatu, has launched the Authorised Persons (AP) programme in Malekula to help victims of…

The Serious Crime Unit of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) in Port Vila has arrested a man suspected of multiple break-ins between late August and September this year.

Vanuatu is poised to receive a fisheries research vessel from the Japanese Government, which will facilitate surveys of its fisheries resources and marine environment.

A bill proposing to increase the constituency allowances for Members of Parliament (MPs) from the current VT5 million to VT10 million is gaining attention ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session in November.

Minister Samson Samsen’s decision to terminate the Chairperson of the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) Board and the VBS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) just two days after his appointment as Minister of Trade could backfire and cost the Vanuatu Government…

A new study capturing local perspectives from Vanuatu on a range of topics that reflect local priorities, including relationships with other countries, was presented by local researchers in Port Vila this week.

Vanuatu's economy experienced a substantial shock in 2024 due to the liquidation of Air Vanuatu, which profoundly impacted tourism and related sectors, as well as overall economic activity.

The Supreme Court has ordered the Vanuatu Government to pay VT29,632,294 in damages to the former Secretary General (SG) of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Jean Yves Bibi, for his unlawful termination.

Vanuatu will miss out for the 6th time on the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup which is hosted by Solomon Islands this month, making it 12 consecutive years of non-performance since winning the Asia Pacific Beach Soccer Championship in…

A significant bridge under construction in the Lonorore area of South Pentecost is expected to be completed within the next ten days.

The Fest'Napuan Committee confirmed that there are a total of 30 stalls at the event. Ten stalls, costing VT25,000 each will sell food only and will be located on the main road opposite Parliament House.

Vanuatu has joined the One Country, One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, an international agricultural development program led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Vanuatu has been accepted as the 28th member of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP).

Women and girls with disabilities are the main victims of discrimination and are at a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence in Vanuatu.

In a landmark achievement for the community of Melsisi, a new water supply system, funded under the Australia-Vanuatu partnership, was officially launched on 16 October 2024 by Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, alongside Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Rick…

A Vanuatu-owned business, Tove Eats Limited, a family company based in Port Vila, has officially acquired a licence to export chicken directly from Australia to Vanuatu.

Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) Inspector Marie Japhet (MJ) and Sergeant Miltus Fomani Malliu are the first female peacekeepers in a decade and are preparing for the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan.

The appointed candidate for the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MoCCA) has confirmed that he will decline the offer.