The first hearing of the Judicial Review (JR) over the appointment of the Acting Ombudsman by the President was adjourned yesterday to March 2025.

Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek dismissed the constitutional case filed by the applicants (Former Opposition group) yesterday, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the President had signed the dissolution order with a conflict of interest.

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai extended his condolences to the Paramount Chief of Ifira, Teriki Pa'au Nimanu Mantoi Kalsakau III, following the passing of Ephraim Kalsakau, a former Member of Parliament for Port Vila, yesterday.

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) launched its annual Operation Noel yesterday, aimed at maintaining public safety, preventing crime, and ensuring a peaceful festive season.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV) is urging the public to prioritise safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, with specific advice for those planning fireworks displays, using laser lights, or operating drones.

The 2025 academic year starts on February 3rd, according to the school calendar released by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

Vanuatu has taken a huge step towards joining the post-carbon economy with a new partnership.

As of yesterday, the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has yet to comply with the Supreme Court's temporary order to continue paying the salaries and other entitlements of the suspended teachers in civil case number 2752 of 2024.

The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) is celebrating a major milestone in the country's tourism recovery as Jetstar Airlines officially launched its service connecting Sydney to Port Vila.

Forty-three participants, known as «Incubees,» have successfully completed the third cohort of the Yumi Growem Vanuatu Programme, which supports seasonal workers transitioning into entrepreneurship or expanding existing businesses.

After over 20 years of court disputes, the Efate Island Court has finally declared Chief Denny Zacharie Nmak as the rightful Paramount Chief of Erakor.

Elisa Morgera, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other…

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) is on track to surpass its 2024 annual revenue targets, marking a remarkable achievement that reflects consistent progress over the past six years.

The Vanuatu Police Force’s (VPF) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has stressed the need for forensic pathologists in the country to perform autopsies, as bringing in foreign pathologists is more expensive and has led to many delays.

Last Saturday the Luk Tung Kuen (LTK) Exercise Group hosted an annual Christmas party with the Vanuatu Society for People with Disability (VSPD) where they provide Christmas presents for more than 100 children and 100 adults.

The Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) has announced that its council has approved the acquisition of «We Create,» a fashion-focused institution, to establish the ‘VIT We Create School of Fashion.’

Nearly 20 political parties are now eligible to field candidates in the Snap Election and the Port Vila Northern Ward Constituency By-Election after fulfilling all requirements under the new Political Parties Registration Act.

The constitutional hearing regarding the case challenging the President of the Republic of Vanuatu over allegations of a conflict of interest in signing the dissolution instrument on November 18 concluded yesterday after a lengthy nine-hour debate.

The Vatu family has called for compensation and a titled piece of land on Santo following the brutal death of Roger Runja Vatu, a 48-year-old father from Malo, on the night of Wednesday, November 27, in Port Vila.

United Nations Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera has called Vanuatu’s draft policy on banning local LGBTQ promotion and activities as discriminatory and a violation of international human rights obligations.

Vanuatu is set to become the first nation in the Pacific region to host the International Programme of the Gospel Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) from February 13 to 16, 2025, which will be broadcast live via satellite to more than…

Reece Blacklock, a business owner in North Queensland and frequent visitor to Vanuatu, says the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) appears to be doing little to promote Vanuatu to Australian holidaymakers.

The Commissioner of Labour, Murielle Metsan Meltenoven, has lodged a police complaint against the members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) National Executive Committee (NEC) for initiating an alleged unlawful strike.

More than 15 transport drivers from the Southeast Ambrym region, specifically from Taveak village to Endu village, have voiced concerns over the poor condition of their roads.

Residents of Bladinier have raised urgent concerns about safety in their community, which has been identified as a hotspot for youth-related disturbances and criminal activities.

The Supreme Court yesterday gave time to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and the State Law Office to file their defence statement in response to the Vanuatu Teachers Union’s (VTU) amended Judicial Review (JR) claim.

Digicel Vanuatu announced a boost to its enterprise offerings with the launch of Digicel Pacific Starlink Enterprise Internet on Wednesday, 4 December 2024.

The Government of Japan has formalised an agreement with the Government of Vanuatu to fund 700 million Japanese Yen (approximately VT600 million) for Vanuatu’s Fisheries Research Vessel project.

The Supreme Court has declared the termination of a former Human Resource (HR) Officer for the Coconut Oil Production Santo Ltd (COPSL) in Luganville, Santo, to be unlawful and unjustified.

Collecting and recycling empty bottles and cans has become a crucial source of income and sustenance for people picking up cans and empty bottles at Etas Dumpsite.

VSA, Peace Corps, AVS, France Volontaires, and JICA volunteers in Vanuatu will commemorate International Volunteer Day on 5 December 2024.

The Vanuatu Electoral Office (VEO) is planning a change for the 2025 Snap Election by implementing a ballot paper draw for candidates.

Voters have until 5pm today (December 3rd) to register to vote in the Snap Election on January 14, 2025, including the by-election for the Northern Ward Constituency of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).

Beginning January 1, 2025, the adult bus fare in Port Vila and its urban areas is set to increase from VT150 to VT200, reflecting a 33.33% rise.

A new political party must have a total of 500 new voters to qualify to contest an election in Vanuatu, according to the Political Parties Registration Act.