Sixteen crew members of the RVS Sokomanu from the Police Maritime Wing have recently completed a week-long intensive training on boarding and inspection procedures.

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Tourism, Trades and Industry, Jimmy Rantes, and the Director of the Department of Trades, Noel Kalo, have been suspended yesterday on half salary until further notice.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) sewage system which contributes to lagoon pollution.

The government, through the Department of Immigration and Passport Services (DoIPS), has cancelled the Vanuatu passports of three Chinese nationals for fraudulently obtaining them.

The Australian High Commission has announced the three exceptional awardees of its 2025 International Women’s Day Awards – Lieutenant Doriel Alick, Ms. Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen and the Pro Rescue Team.

The ban on Erakor Le Lagoon, initially set to be end on May 11, is likely to be extended due to continued poor water quality.

A 54-year-old from Tanna man was sentenced to prison for 7 years and 2 months for stabbing his partner several times with a knife last year.

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Four new JICA volunteers completed their Bislama language training on Tuesday, marking another step in Japan’s ongoing commitment to technical cooperation in Vanuatu.

The digital cash transfer program, initially promised by the government to assist disaster victims after Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin, stalled as affected households await updates on its implementation.

The government is considering ending the fuel monopoly and reducing prices by introducing a new fuel company as part of its 100-day plan.

The Governments of Vanuatu and Australia have formalised a significant agreement, securing VT1.9 billion in funding for infrastructure projects in Vanuatu over the next five years.

Daily Post Taem Blo Storian this morning featured the usually suspects Mark O'Brien, Terence Malapa and Harry Atisson who discussed several topics, one of which was having a new fuel station, to which Mark said - "The government is guilty…

The Minister of Trade, Commerce and Industry has agreed to establish a molasses industry in Luganville with Department of Industry support.

The Public Service Commission (PSC), through its Fleet and Housing Unit, has implemented an increase in rental rates for government housing to support necessary repairs and maintenance.

The PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) Scheme in Australia has introduced a comprehensive guide for seasonal workers regarding pregnancy while working overseas.

Two Vietnamese nationals, Nguyen Van Hoan and Phan Thi, have been deported from Vanuatu for violating the conditions of their tourist visas.

Marc Neil-Jones came to Vanuatu with $8000 in his pocket, and modest dreams.

At midday today, Daily Post staff paid their respects to the late Marc Neil Jones and offered condolences to his wife Jennifer Neil Jones.

The first-ever Vanuatu-Australia Business Week has commenced at Warwick Le Lagon in Port Vila, marking a significant step toward fostering economic collaboration between the two nations.

The Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu, Li Minggang, and Vanuatu’s new Minister of Fisheries, Ocean, and Maritime Affairs, Jack Norris Kalmet, have met to discuss ongoing and future cooperation in the marine sector.

Prime Minister (PM), Jotham Napat, said that Vanuatu will not harbour fugitives or criminals and has zero tolerance for those seeking to use the Vanuatu citizenship program to evade justice.

The Supreme Court has instructed both the Office of the Ombudsman and the State Law Office to re-evaluate and initiate a new appointment for a new acting Ombudsman.

President of Vanuatu Netball Kathie Simon says the pond in front of the Netball court at Stade is an eyesore and needs to be drained, adding that the water smells, it's full of mosquitoes and rubbish.

One of the major focuses for the government is to restore access to critical roadways around Efate, a task that the Ministry of Infrastructure is prioritizing which is parallel to key priorities in the 100-day plan.

PALM Scheme Australia is providing seasonal workers with a guide on ‘what to do and expect’ when getting pregnant overseas, the factsheet has been translated into 10 languages, Bislama included.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) will not act on social media posts and will only proceed with investigations upon receiving a formal complaint.

The Government of Japan has formalized an agreement with the Government of Vanuatu for a grant aid approximately VT320 million.

Any director whose department still has vehicles containing tinted glass will face disciplinary action, said the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe.

AV3 (formerly Air Vanuatu) has not paid creditors despite a massive VT1.5 billion injection by the government into the airline, claimed an internal source.

The Vanuatu Citizenship Commission now has a new chairman after the former one resigned to contest the snap election.

A new Memorandum of Understanding between Corrections and the City will see Port Vila inmates working the cemetery grounds as part of their rehabilitation.

The government has outlined key priorities for the fisheries sector as part of its 100-day plan, aiming to strengthen sustainability, enforcement, and governance.