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Port Vila Deputy Mayor and Port Vila City Council (PVCC) member, Erdian Melipsis, has been formally charged with domestic violence and is currently on bail pending the completion of a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) before the Magistrates’ Court.

Senior Magistrate Kibeon Nimbwen yesterday firmly reminded counsel that all accused persons are equal before the law, regardless of their social status or professional position.

Despite a strong presence of Municipal and Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) officers, some bus drivers in Port Vila continue to harass tourists during cruise ship arrivals, raising concerns that recent complaints and warnings have yet to bring meaningful change.

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has ordered Brunet Entreprise Générale to immediately cease its asphalt processing operations being conducted within Zone 3 of the Matnakara Water Protection Zone (MPZ).

Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) is now offering acupuncture, an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) designed to promote health, wellness, and natural healing. The treatment is part of the services provided by the Chinese Medical Team currently assisting the…

With technology rapidly evolving and reshaping the landscape of criminal activities, the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) must keep pace to protect citizens, said a former force member.

The Magistrates’ Court has reserved its ruling on whether to grant bail to Gregory Rouard, the principal accused in the armed robbery at Port Vila International Airport in which approximately VT49 million was stolen.

Port Vila City Council (PVCC) councillor Albert Sandy Daniel has filed a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the mayoral election of Mrs. Jenny Regenvanu, claiming VT12 million for loss of salary and seeking to be declared the lawfully…

Opposition Leader and Port Vila Member of Parliament (MP) Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau confirmed to the Vanuatu Daily Post yesterday that the formal notice he had issued to institute legal proceedings against Minister of Justice Job Andy, accusing him of failing…

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has reminded all schools in Vanuatu not to charge parents any extra fees that are not officially approved. This comes as students get ready to return to school for the 2026 year.

A new Cash Exportation and Importation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for financial institutions was launched yesterday to mark World Customs Day.

Reports from Pentecost say an agent of the Api La Savate alleged pyramid scheme was barred from entering her own village to conduct awareness of the scheme.

The Supreme Court will hear three major criminal cases in early 2026, involving two Members of Parliament (MPs) and one State Minister.

A sworn statement filed in the Supreme Court records claims that the Government of Vanuatu acknowledged liability for unpaid student allowances owed to hundreds of government-sponsored students.

Teouma Valley Farms stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and partnership. At the helm are the Farm Owner Michelle Prendergast and Farm Manager James Nalpini—a duo whose complementary skills, mutual respect and shared determination have turned challenges into opportunities…

The State House has condemned the malicious use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impersonate President Nikenike Vurobaravu, warning that such actions threaten national security and public trust.

The man behind the Api La Savate scheme, Apitone Tokotuu, is leaving Vanuatu today after receiving a notice from immigration on Wednesday requiring him to voluntarily depart the country.

The TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) has confirmed that a new fuel station will be built on Motalava Island, following a visit by a delegation from Pacific Petroleum to the island earlier this month.

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) and Vanuatu Post Limited (VPL) have new boards of directors, appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo.

The Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Johnny Koanapo, received the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Meto Nganga, and the Acting Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jean-Yves Bibi, at his office yesterday…

The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) will not approve the registration of a scheme operated by French national Apitone Tokotuu, known as Api La Savate, as a business entity in Vanuatu, amid allegations that it is a scam.

A French national individual alleged to be behind a large-scale pyramid scheme in Vanuatu is expected to voluntarily leave the country this Saturday, following mounting public complaints and government action.

Jailed former Speaker of Parliament and former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Epi Constituency, Seoule Simeon, has formally sought reconciliation at the National Nakamal, apologising to the President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs and the people of Vanuatu…

A specialist physician at the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH), Dr Sale Vurobaravu, told Vanuatu Government-sponsored students during yesterday’s pre-departure briefing that they should aim to be assets to the country, not liabilities.

Minister of Internal Affairs Andrew Napuat has announced plans to establish a new police post in South Santo, citing growing population, increased economic activity, and the government’s decentralisation policy as key reasons for the move.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has requested that incident reports must be submitted to the Authority with the names of drivers involved, so disciplinary actions can be taken by the PLTA Board.

Senior Magistrate Kibeon Nimbwen is expected to deliver his ruling today at 3:30pm on whether to grant or deny bail to Gregory Rouard, the principal accused in Vanuatu’s first-ever armed airport heist.

Social media figure known as Api La Savate, whose passport name is Apitone Tokotuu, has been served with a notice to voluntarily leave Vanuatu and return to his country of origin.

After years of financial and operational challenges leading to liquidation, Air Vanuatu must be rebuilt differently with strong management principles and sound business practices, ensuring the undisciplined past is not repeated.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) and Vanuatu Correctional Services (VCS) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at rehabilitation and city development.

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB), Mr. Timothy Tumukon, has clarified that the Vanuatu Government has not approved uncontrolled farming of marijuana, medical cannabis, or industrial hemp.

More than 50 nurses and health managers in hospitals and clinics across Vanuatu will upgrade their qualifications from diploma to bachelor’s degree after completing a program offered by the Pacific Adventist University (PAU).

A financial contributor to the Api La Savate scheme has called for a refund following allegations that the entity is under investigation for illegal activities in Vanuatu.

Senior church leaders in Vanuatu have spoken out against the sale of prayer-related services and items, saying that prayer and healing are gifts from God that should never be sold, while Pastor Enock Meltesale has defended his actions, insisting that…