As Vanuatu prepares for the snap general election on 16 January 2025, Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) has issued key reminders for voters and leaders.

The recent 7.3 Magnitude earthquake that struck the country, left a devastating impact on the National Museum of Vanuatu, destroying priceless and valuable centuries old, artefacts.

With 70% of the tourism sector currently operational, the Department of Tourism (DoT) has assured a positive message for international aviation and cruise visitors that Vanuatu is still open for business.

The Chairman of the Recovery Operation Centre (ROC), John Ezra, has warned citizens to respect recovery structures set in place or face consequences.

Vanuatu Family Health Association (VFHA) which was originally located in the centre of Port Vila has moved to the Freshwota 4 clinic and has been receiving over 100 patients daily seeking medical assistance since last month, following the earthquake.

The Vanuatu Government’s allocation of 1.5% of its annual budget for emergency response should be increased to 2% or 3% to reduce reliance on external funds and accelerate response times, said John Ezra, Director of the Department of Strategic Policy,…

Twenty-five days after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a landslide at the Lapetasi International Wharf in Port Vila, questions remain unanswered about whether people or vehicles are still trapped under the debris, despite no confirmed reports from authorities or families.

Business owners seeking to access their properties in the main town must complete and sign a disclaimer form, according to the Recovery Operations Centre (ROC).

The demolition of two major buildings—Chantilly’s on the Bay and La Casa D'Andrea E Luciano—in Port Vila’s Central Business District (CBD) has been designated as a top priority.

Experts from New Zealand and Australia are expected to arrive this week to collaborate with Public Works officers in assessing the safety of buildings in Port Vila.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a VT61 million grant to the Vanuatu Government from its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to help finance the country’s response to support emergency relief efforts following the earthquake.

A Vanuatu National Development Party (VNDP) candidate for Port Vila Constituency, Silas Yatan, has withdrawn from the electoral race and pledged his support to Gerard Metsan, the candidate for the Reunification Movement of Change (RMC).

It would cost around VT4 billion to rebuild schools damaged by the devastating earthquake that struck near Port Vila three weeks ago.

The Vila Central Hospital (VCH) remains structurally safe following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake, according to Japanese disaster experts.

As Vanuatu goes through a snap election, the involvement of churches in politics has become a hot topic. While some churches support political parties, others stay neutral and focus on their spiritual work.

Thirty-five more candidates have been declared qualified to run the Snap Election next week, after sorting out their government debts over the weekend.

Tanna Ferry and Vanuatu Ferry have reported a high number of passengers traveling back to the islands after the recent 7.3 earthquake, with over 800 passengers on some trips.

Club Lit, one of Port Vila’s most renowned nightclubs, is on the hunt for a new location following extensive damage caused by the recent earthquake.

Why shouldn’t it be a political tool, why shouldn’t people come out and say I support the bus drivers and we want to take you up to VT200 as a minimum charge?

Kava is projected to rank among the highest producers within the top five principal exports of Vanuatu, with an estimated value of VT485 million in July 2024, alongside cocoa, coconut oil, copra, and beef.

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department (VMGD) has confirmed plans to build Vanuatu’s first Ocean Observatory at Santo to monitor and deliver data for ecosystem dynamics, enabling a better understanding of the marine environment and critical ocean issues.

The political campaigns for the snap election officially began after the Electoral Commission (EC) declared the list of eligible candidates on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

The recent earthquake has left a lasting impact on Port Vila, bringing challenges not only to public safety but also to the economic recovery of the city. While the need for precautionary measures is undeniable, the ongoing roadblocks and lack…

Over 20 proposed candidates still need to settle their government debts before they can be qualified to run in the Snap Election.

A broken city on New Year’s Eve: A grieving mother bows her head in anguish as she pays her last respects to her son, one of the victims tragically lost at the collapsed Billabong building site in Port Vila during…

Tears were shed and flowers laid during a memorial service at the demolished Billabong Building on Tuesday, honoring those who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake that struck near Port Vila two weeks ago.

Captain of Touraken Willie Naripo confirmed that kava shipments into Port Vila has been low and even Santo, the largest kava supplier to EFATE, had no shipments of kava since last week reports the captain.

Pregnant women at the Mele Clinic in Mele Maat have been waiting for almost three hours for their antenatal check-up because the resident antenatal nurse hasn’t arrived yet.

Recent low-pressure conditions experienced last month in Ambae, due to cyclone in western region of New Caledonia resulted in heavy rainfall and strong winds lasting nearly three days, which caused significant damage to the roads in North, specifically in Qwarisiwo.

Vanuatu's traditional development partners in the country will convene with government authorities on Thursday to coordinate assistance following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck Port Vila and Efate on December 17, 2024.

Clipper City Barbershop, located inside the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD), was robbed after the recent magnitude 7.3 earthquake, with goods worth around VT500,000 stolen.

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai has called for an investigation into the actions of the caretaker Minister responsible for the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC), Samson Samsen, following the circulation of a document that went viral on social…

Amid heightened scrutiny following Vanuatu’s recent devastating earthquake, Ph.D. Chief Professor and Engineer Dai Junwu has defended the quality of Chinese-built structures.

Task Force Chairman for the Tagabe Bridge Community Masing Rarua says they’ve seen truck of relief supplies drive up pass them from the airport but they haven’t received any relief for the past two weeks.

Caretaker Minister of Sports Tomker Netvunei confirmed moments ago that Korman Sports Complex renovation is a top priority for the government and estimated costs are approximately VT600M.