The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed an Acting Director General (DG) for the new Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs.

ProMedical announced this week that it has appointed New Zealander Jeff Mabbett as the new National Manager, in overall charge of ProMedical’s emergency response operations in Vanuatu.

Malapoa College has experienced a significant drop in student enrolment, with its intake reduced to at least 800, down from over 1,500, due to a severe shortage of classrooms.

The Opposition Bloc is threatening to file a police complaint over allegations of diplomatic passport sale before the snap election if the government does not give a respond within seven days.

A man was sent to 9 years and 16 days in prison for raping a child under the age of 13 at Teouma Dark Bush on Efate during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Supreme Court will hear a judicial review concerning the appointment of the current Acting Ombudsman, Hamlison Bulu, on March 7, next week.

Five separate election petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court after the official declaration of the 52 Members of Parliament (MPs).

Paramount Chief Kaltere Alick Kalwatman Maseiman II of Pango Village is supporting UNELCOs efforts to return electricity to Ifira Island which has been cut-off from UNELCO since the earthquake.

Vice President of the Judo Federation, Nazario Fiakaifonu, says at this moment, he cannot confirm whether Judo will be attending the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, since they were moved out of Ex-FOL and now do not have a dojo…

This April the Chanel Sam Botanical Garden in Tagabe will host its first wedding, the couple who will be debuting the garden as a potential marriage hotspot is senior officer for Botany and Conservation in Vanuatu's Department of Forestry Presley…

Parents, guardians, and teachers have been reminded to support children’s mental well-being, especially those affected by last year’s devastating earthquake.

Thanks to a US$25,000 (approximately VT3 million) Rotary donation, safe drinking and cooking water is flowing again in Mele, two months after the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, which damaged the main water supply and left over…

The National Mental Health Coordinator, Norika Toumak Watt, has voiced deep concern over the rising number of suicides and mental health challenges, stressing that death is not the solution to personal struggles.

Three aged care workers from Vanuatu have started a new chapter in their careers after being officially welcomed to Respect Aged Care (St John’s) and the Wangaratta community on February 13.

Foreign national Frech Cardenas Jose Gregorio requested to leave Vanuatu out of fear of being deported by immigration officials earlier this month.

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.

The Minister of Education, Simil Johnson's speech about the government's commitment to paying the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) claims is purely a repetition of promises made over the past 18 years.

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.