The Secretary General (SG) of the SHEFA Provincial Government Council's (SPGC) claiming that the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) unfairly treated indigenous vendors is over exaggerated, said the Town Clerk.

There are concerns about when the Wong Store building at Tagabe will be demolished, as school is starting soon and it is not safe for children walking past it.

A Ni-Vanuatu citizen is among the millions deported from the United States (U.S.) under new immigration policies.

Franky Elijah, a 30-year-old police officer serving on Tanna, has been sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment for one count of unlawful sexual intercourse involving a minor, contrary to Section 97(2) of the Penal Code [CAP 135].

Vanuatu will have only one female Member of Parliament (MP) in the 14th legislature, the same as the previous legislature.

Not all residents of Mele Maat Village will need to relocate, according to the Secretary General (SG) of the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Lionel Kaluat.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) should not be imposing strict measures on local produce sellers who are working hard to earn a living during the recovery period.

The Vanuatu Electoral Commission (VEC) will announce the official results of the 16th January Snap Election this evening around 6:25pm on FM107 and the national broadcaster.

Three out of the four Customary Land Management officers who were accused of corrupt dealings and suspended amid allegations of malpractices on 8 November 2023 were finally reinstated by Consent Orders dated 27 January 2025.

The family member of the Caretaker Minister of Health from the Reunification Movement for Change (RMC), Marcellino Barthelemy, who was caught on video driving a government vehicle with the licence plate G002, which went viral on Facebook, will be fined…

Shipowners in Vanuatu have raised serious concerns over the rising domestic berthing charges imposed by private port owners, calling for government intervention to ensure the smooth operation of maritime services.

The first sitting of Parliament for Vanuatu's 14th Legislature will take place in the first week of February, or at the latest, the second week of the month.

The interim coalition government, led by caretaker Prime Minister (PM) and Member of Parliament (MP-elect) for Pentecost constituency Charlot Salwai, along with his political partners, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) yesterday afternoon.

The Director of Education Services at the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Nanise Lapi, has been reinstated after nearly a year on suspension.

The Department of Energy (DoE) has revealed alternative plans for restoring electricity to the communities from Dream Cove (Pango) to Ifira Island by running a 200-metre power supply from Paradise Cove to Dream Cove since the wharf roads were damaged…

The voter turnout in Port Vila during the recent national snap election was approximately 38.7%, meaning the elected leaders were chosen by a minority of voters. The majority, 61.3%, did not exercise their right to vote.

The position of Deputy Lord Mayor of Port Vila City Council (PVCC) is vacant following the resignation of Ms Marie Louise Milne from the Vanuatu Green Confederation (VGC).

The Vanuatu Government has identified the Seafront area in Port Vila as a temporary solution for tendering cruise ship passengers, paving the way for the return of cruise ships to Port Vila.

Domestic violence cases in Vanuatu have reached their highest level in seven years, with 1,228 cases filed in 2024, an increase from 1,038 in 2023.

The Vanuatu Government, private sector, and everyone must work together to rebuild quickly after the earthquake, said the Director General (DG) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Chairlady of the National Recovery Committee (NRC).

Acting Director of the Department of Environment, Protection and Conservation (DEPC), Grace Naparau, has reminded business owners who will be demolishing their buildings to file an application at DEPC for proper waste disposal.

The recent earthquake in Port Vila has left many buildings, including the new Finance Building and the Presidential Palace, damaged. These structures, built by the China Gezhouba Group Company Limited, were visibly affected by the tremors. In light of the…

Voters from Ifira Island have made history in the 2025 Snap Election, setting a record with over 500 votes at their polling station for the youngest Member of Parliament-elect from the Iauko Group (IG).

The President of the Union of Moderates Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, says it is still early to determine the formation of the next government in Vanuatu.

The Ministry of Tourism and Trade, operating under the Economic Sub-Committee led by the Ministry of Finance, is driving initiatives to ensure faster recovery and resilience following the recent earthquake. Their focus includes programmes designed to support affected businesses and…

United Nations (UN) Women is cooperating closely with the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) to facilitate recovery initiatives for women and girls, deploying highly skilled personnel in disaster management and resilience to ensure prompt interventions.

The December 17 earthquake has impacted over 2,800 individuals across affected areas.

Paramount Chief of Mele Maat, Albea David, also known by his chiefly name Chief Lohvironimal, has appealed to the Vanuatu Government to provide a new area for residents if relocation becomes necessary due to safety concerns.

It would cost over VT2.4 billion to demolish and rebuild the buildings of Malapoa College that were damaged in last month's earthquake.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, has unveiled the strategic plans aimed at revitalising tourism in the wake of the recent earthquake that impacted Port Vila.

Demolition of earthquake-damaged buildings in the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) will soon begin, starting with two private buildings, after receiving approval from the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) yesterday.

The newly appointed Secretary General (SG) of SANMA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Johnathan Iavere, said SANMA Province was fortunate to witness the first 2025 cruise ship that visited the island on 15 January last week.

The official counting and verification of polling station results for the 2025 Snap Election will begin today, following the arrival of the last ballot box from the Noumea polling station last night.

A Member of Parliament (MP)-elect for the Epi constituency, Robert Bohn, has requested all MP-elects through a letter to consider his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister (PM) of Vanuatu.

Semester 1 at the University of the South Pacific's (USP) Emalus Campus is scheduled to begin on 24 February 2025.