A team of experts from New Zealand is in Port Vila working alongside the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) to assess geohazard risks on Efate following the devastating earthquake.

One of the priorities in the government’s 100-day plan is to reduce the number of public holidays for public sector efficiency.

The Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has instructed that VT2 million be allocated from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) budget for the construction of a cafeteria the Vila Central Hospital (VCH).

President Nikenike Vurobaravu has called on traditional leaders to move away from certain customary practices that do not align with Christian beliefs.

The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Paul Robert Ravun, has called on the Parliament to ensure that any bill being passed must first go through the council.

The government led by the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has made one of their priorities to complete the Citizenship Commission of Inquiry (COI) in its 100-day plan.

The Port Vila City Council Planning has approved the demolition of more earth-quake damaged buildings in the Central Business District (CBD), apart from Hotel Olympic.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has announced the government’s 100-day plan, which aims to address a range of critical issues, including political stability, economic recovery, and infrastructure rebuilding.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Efate Rural, Jesse Luo, was cautioned by police for perjury last Friday.

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has urged health authorities to work together as a unified team, rather than operating in separate groups.

The Ombudsman’s Office has urged all national leaders to file their annual returns by February 28th, which was yesterday.

The Head of the Maritime and Ocean Affairs Division, Toney Tevi, said that the lack of proper town planning strategy contributes to coral reefs facing threats in the Port Vila harbor.

The Port Vila City Council's (PVCC) Waste Management Division Manager, Jason Andrews wishes to clarify their work primarily focuses on rubbish collection and proper waste disposal.

The Office of the Opposition says the Minister of Internal Affairs should apologise to the Mayor and the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) over what it calls an “unauthorised intrusion into the Council’s affairs.”

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case to determine whether the appointment of August Letlet as Governor of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) was valid, with the Finance Intelligence Unit (FIU) challenging his fitness for the role.

Vanuatu is leading the region in food system thinking and development, with significant efforts already underway to strengthen its resilience.

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has congratulated the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat on his election.

Australia has announced additional funding of about VT393 million (AUD 5 million) to support Vanuatu’s earthquake recovery efforts.

Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe, said all civil servants are entitled to their Government Remuneration Tribunal (GRT) which will be based on their performance assessments.

The Vanuatu Environmental Science Society (VESS) said there is a high nutrient level in the Port Vila Harbour which triggers a phase shift in corals dying.

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…

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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.