The famous local juice bar in town providing fresh, organic, and healthy fruit drinks—Pikinini Bar—will reopen today after two months of lockdown following the destructive earthquake on December 17, 2024.

Mamara Centre School in South West Santo is pushing ahead with plans to introduce Year 9 and Year 10 classes, despite facing financial challenges and receiving no external assistance.

The Water Quality team of only two officers under the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) is working efficiently to carry out tests on water sources in various communities across Vanuatu.

The Government, through the Council of Ministers (COM), yesterday endorsed a VT2, 262, 800,000 stimulus package to restore confidence in the private sector and support economic recovery after the earthquake.

The Vanuatu Government has already paid over VT500 million for teachers' substantiated claims last year, according to the Minister of Education.

The Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) has initiated a multi-purpose cash assistance programme to support individuals whose employment and income were adversely affected by the devastating December 17, 2024, earthquake.

A key message from the Government’s meeting with the private sector on Monday was to ensure collaboration and cooperation between both the Government and the private sector, with everyone working in unison to help alleviate the impacts and restore the…

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has urged all civil servants to put themselves in the shoes of ordinary citizens, some of whom must travel long distances just to make a simple enquiry, place a request, or access a government service.

Whilst the Opposition welcomes the energy shown by the Prime Minister (PM) to deal with the public service, the Opposition reminded the PM to acknowledge that the Public Service Commission (PSC) is the overall employer of public servants, and care…

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) has revealed the new increased policy rate from 2.5% to 2.75% this year to control inflation with expectations that the economy will grow by 3.6% this year.

A joint operation involving the Vanuatu Fisheries Department (VFD)—now a Ministry—the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), and the Department of Labour (DoL) has intercepted a foreigner attempting to illegally export sea cucumbers by plane.

Concerned parents have raised alarms over their children’s inability to attend classes at Fiji National University (FNU) due to an outstanding scholarship payment from the Vanuatu Government.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has received a donation of VT1.1 million from the National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) to support the installation of 12 solar-powered streetlights, aimed at increasing safety and boosting economic activity in the community.

The restaurant section of the Port Vila’s main market house damaged in the earthquake is being demolished at a cost of just over VT1 million.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has issued a strong warning to public officers, urging them to fulfill their duties or face dismissal.

Vanuatu Women’s Team head coach Robert Yalou has expressed his gratitude to Australian Football for the opportunity to compete in the Four Nations Cup.

The traditional art of canoe building, once a defining aspect of life in Atchin Village on Malekula Island, is rapidly disappearing.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has found no error in the Supreme Court Judge Edwin Peter Goldsbrough's decision to stay the teachers' suspensions and terminations until the outcome of the Judicial Review (JR) case.

The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) is set to conduct a long-overdue review of the country’s Reserved and Restricted Investment Lists, with completion expected before June 2025.

The new Leader of the Opposition bloc, Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, has called for an investigation into the alleged sale of diplomatic passports involving some politicians.

The lawyer representing the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) in the Judicial Review (JR) case concerning the teachers' strike confirmed that they will file a contempt of court case against the Teaching Service Commission (TSC).

A four-day crusade organised by Nigerian Pastor Dr William Kumuyi and his team is set to begin tonight at the Freshwota Stadium.

Trade Commissioners are no longer entitled to Vanuatu diplomatic passports following an order signed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, and gazetted yesterday.

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.

Newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has expressed Vanuatu’s desire to strengthen ties with the United States (U.S.), calling for increased U.S. presence in the Pacific region.

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.