Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Acting Secretary Claudia Lekai revealed that there are just over 3800 public school teachers in the country, with 600 suspended, which equates to around 15% of public school teachers, however, hope is on the horizon as…

The National Geography Society’s Pristine Seas has recently made a major global discovery when they discovered the world’s largest coral with a circumference of 183 meters during a science expedition in Solomon Islands.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Vila, Justin Ngwele, has asked the Minister of Education in Parliament if the ministry has a plan to address the impact of the ongoing teachers’ strike affecting schools and students.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries, and Biosecurity (MALFFB) has collected VT60 million in revenue from the six Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis licenses issued so far.

Over 600 teachers have been suspended for participating in the nation-wide strike organized by the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) since June this year.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has two new judges.

Malapoa College has an outstanding tuition fees of VT26,489,385 million that needs to be settled for students to sit examinations and graduate this year.

The Director and General Manager of Goodies Ltd Tal Milfirer responded to the Daily Post’s Saturday article titled “No machine in Port Havannah amid dispute: Appellants” by stating that it was grossly misinformed.

The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the termination of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman, Martin Mahe, and four others following an investigation into the suspension of PSC’s Manager of Corporate Services, Andrina Tari.

The Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe, has been reappointed for another 12 months.

The Rhema Bible Training College is looking forward to hosting its graduation next week with over 20 graduates attending the ceremony, part of the group are three offenders from the Vanuatu corrections facility.

A team from the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) Eye Clinic is currently in Malekula to address a backlog of 300 patients who were screened five years ago but have not yet undergone eye surgery.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received a donation of medicines from the Indonesian hospital ship, KRI Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-999 (KRI WSH-991).

The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) hearing for a senior police officer accused for sexual offences has been adjourned from November 7 to November 21.

More than 350 people have sought free treatment on the Indonesian hospital ship KRI Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991.

Indonesian navy personnel paint Cathedral du Sacré-Coeur

This year’s Industry Skills Competition at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) Open Day saw increased female participation across various fields.

The Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai’s coalition government now commands the support of 33 out of 52 Members of Parliament (MPs), solidifying his leadership and ensuring stability as he moves into the second year of his tenure.

A motion to remove the President of the Republic, Niknike Vurobaravu, has been filed by the opposition group in Parliament.

The six appellants in the Udaone and Esema land dispute case (titled 12/0522/001) are urging that no machines should enter the Port Havannah Harbor for development purposes, as the land is still in dispute.

An agreement has been signed on Santo to use 1,300 square kilometres of land on West Coast area for logging exports over a period of 99 years.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has announced a new digital initiative to enhance education across Vanuatu.

An Indonesian Navy hospital ship arriving in Vanuatu tomorrow is a ‘slap in the face’ to the people of Vanuatu, warned a West Papuan special envoy.

The government’s decision to repress the LGBTQIA+ minority group by limiting their rights of movement and advocacy in the society is a breach of constitutional rights, says a legal advisor.

21 participants competed in the Archery exam, 11 under 16 successfully advancing and 4 from the adult category, enabling them to elevate their skill levels after months of practice.

Local musician Sharon Nicholls pulled a ‘Sorry not Sorry’ statement with Daily Post this week as she apologized to her critics on social media for yesterday’s online frenzy and then doubled down on her statement saying, “even though this is…

Last week, ABC facilitators under ABC International Development (ABCID) launched a ‘training for trainers’ on the Foundations of Journalism (FoJ) at Chantilly’s on the Bay in Port Vila.

A bill to extend leases for public land from 75 years to 99 years will be debated during the second ordinary session of parliament this week.

71 accredited delegates will be representing Vanuatu at this year’s 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) on climate change at Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.

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Body-positive local musician Sharon Nicholls aka ‘Shazza’ recently spoke with ABC Pacific regarding her music and encouraged Vanuatu girls and young women to be more confident with their bodies by wearing “tank tops” and “short skirt”.

Secretary-General of ActionAid International, Arthur Larok from Uganda, and the Executive Director of ActionAid Australia, are in Vanuatu for the Women I TokTok Tugeta (WITTT) Federation launch and symposium next week.

Three Members of Parliament (MPs) have written a letter to the Prime Minister (PM) as the Head of the Government, expressing serious concerns about the country’s healthcare system and calling for immediate government action.

Passenger charter operator, Air Taxi, has resumed operations this week after having its operating certificate and license suspended following a crash at Monmarte on Efate in July that resulted in a fatality.

Vanuatu seasonal worker Jonathan Lumu has been cleared of rape and sexual violation charges by a jury in the Tauranga District Court in New Zealand (NZ).