Guests aboard Le Jacques Cartier thoroughly enjoyed their experience in Vanuatu, basking in the beach bar vibes, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, and sipping on refreshing drinks and champagne.

While the 14th Legislature officially commenced yesterday with the usual formalities, one presence stood out—Marie Louise Milne, the only female Member of Parliament (MP) among 51 male counterparts.

One of the new government's priorities is resolving the nationwide teachers' strike affecting students' learning, said the new Prime Minister (PM).

The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, has appointed four Members of Parliament (MPs) from his constituency as state ministers, holding key portfolios in his cabinet.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised a 3-day memorial service this week to honour the late Sir Julius Chan, former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The term of the caretaker government led by outgoing Prime Minister Charlot Salwai will end at midnight on Monday.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) is set to elect a new Deputy Mayor following the vacancy of the seat.

Three more days remain before the 14th Legislature begins on Tuesday, 11th February. The Caretaker Minister of Lands and Member of Parliament (MP)-elect for Santo Rural Constituency, Rick Tchamako Mahe, from the alliance comprising the Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV),…

Some politicians are reportedly taking advantage of the Vanuatu Diplomatic Passport by promoting it overseas, likely as part of immigration services or consultancy abroad.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries, and Biosecurity (MALFFB) is introducing new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agribusiness in Vanuatu.

Digicel Vanuatu has generously donated VT3 million, 10 generators, 30 tablets, and 100 school vouchers to Vila East School to support and ensure that learning opportunities are made available to every student.

Recent earthworks on the green space at Tassiriki, located on the right side of the road when heading down to the Holiday Inn Resort from the USP roundabout, have triggered concerns from Tassiriki residents, who were worried about the long-time…

The government-owned vehicle (G-1493), which was reportedly burnt out after catching fire at Malapoa Estate last Sunday, belongs to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU).

The road leading to Tamanu on the Beach Resort & Spa, a prominent five-star destination in Vanuatu, has become a daily point of frustration for both locals and tourists alike.

As Port Vila continues its recovery following last month’s earthquake, many parents are appealing to the Vanuatu Government to consider providing free education for students this year.

The GX Foundation, a Hong Kong-based medical humanitarian aid organisation, is strengthening its commitment to international public health by launching a mosquito-borne disease control initiative in Vanuatu.

Members of the public are questioning the purported recent appointment of an individual to lead the Vanuatu Scholarship Board following the resignation of former chairman Jean-Alain Bong.

Japanese experts who facilitated damage assessments after the 7.3-magnitude earthquake have revealed their on-site survey reports and confirmed that infrastructures and facilities constructed by Japan are functional for public use.

The Acting Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Hardison Tabi, announced that the Commission has received 532 teaching applications, which are ready for appointment.

The alliance of five political parties that signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to form the next government remains solid, with more than 30 Members of Parliament (MPs)-elect on their side.

The Vanuatu passport is not accepted as a valid form of identification when collecting Starlink kits from the Department Customs and DHL in Port Vila.

The Director of Correctional Services, Johnny Marango, has been placed on half-pay suspension over performance-related allegations, including his failure to act swiftly in response to the inmates after the earthquake.

The Recovery Operations Centre (ROC), under the Department of Strategic Policy, Planning and Aid Coordination (DSPPAC), has received 122 project proposals so far, with a total cost of VT50 billion.

Coinciding with the onset of the 2024-2025 cyclone season, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is distributing resource kits to empower Community Climate Change and Disaster Committees (CDCCCs) and provide them with the tools needed to promote community resilience to…

The Supreme Court will hear the Judicial Review (JR) case regarding the lawfulness of the strike initiated by the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) in May.

The reinstatement of three Customary Land Management officers, reinstated by Consent Orders dated 27 January 2025, is currently on hold due to what the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) says is a procedural error.

Lycée Louis Antoine de Bougainville (LAB) has revealed that boarding students will not be staying in dormitories for the entire Term One until their damaged cafeteria is either restored or relocated.

The once-thriving Chantilly’s on the Bay has been reduced to rubble following severe earthquake damage, leaving approximately 60 employees without jobs.

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.