Vanuatu is among 17 countries currently participating in Croix du Sud 2025 (Southern Cross), one of the Pacific region's largest multinational disaster response exercises. Held in Wallis and Futuna and New Caledonia, the operation is designed to improve regional cooperation…

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has issued a clarification following the brief detention of the RVS Takuare upon its return to Port Vila on Sunday, May 4.

A joint operation involving the Immigration Department, Port Vila City Council (PVCC), SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), and the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) exposed many foreign nationals conducting business illegally in Vanuatu.

Heavy machinery was expected to arrive at Devil’s Rock on Ambae yesterday for the construction of a stretch of tar-sealed roads on the island.

The Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) has become the first accredited International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) centre in the Pacific region.

Concerns have been raised over the appalling condition of toilets in the international terminal at Port Vila Airport, creating a poor impression for those arriving in the country.

The Opposition bloc, led by Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Vila and President of the Union Moderate of Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, chose not to enter Parliament yesterday, staying outside the chamber. As a result, there was a lack…

The Minister responsible for the Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community Services (MoJYCS), Job Sam Andy, has confirmed that the proposed Juvenile Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

A pedestrian trying to cross the road at a bus stop on the USP–Tassiriki road was hit by a police vehicle responding to an emergency on Tuesday morning.

A company based in England, Swire Shipping, has affirmed its support for the Ik-kana Cancer Foundation following the announcement made by the Prime Minister (PM) to organise a walkathon around Efate to raise funds.

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has confirmed 60 applications were received for the United Nations (UN) Pre-Deployment Training, with 20 officers selected through a fair and transparent process, addressing recent public criticisms.

The Opposition bloc, led by Port Vila’s Member of Parliament (MP) Ishmael Kalsakau, was expected to officially lodge a complaint with the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) yesterday regarding the alleged sale of Vanuatu diplomatic passports, but the complaint was postponed…

The Magistrate Court has granted bail to Member of Parliament (MP) for Efate Rural, Jesse Luo, who is facing multiple serious charges including deception, false statement, perjury, and breaches of leadership standards.

More than 130,000 people in Vanuatu are set to benefit from a new EURO 10 million (VUV 1.3 billion) contribution from the European Union.

After 31 Sundays of recovery and prayers, Vicki Rozleah Atisson returned to Vila Central Hospital (VCH) on Resurrection Sunday to thank the medical team who helped save her life following a devastating car accident last September.

Several police officers based on Tanna and in Port Vila have expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of transparency and fairness in the recent selection process for the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Force.

Following the recent referendum and legislative developments, the status of the Vanuatu Electoral Commission as an independent constitutional body—responsible for its own budget and staffing—has been reaffirmed.

The Office of the Ombudsman has issued a final call to all Members of Parliament (MPs), their Political Advisors (PAs), and any other leaders appointed in the last two months to submit their Annual Returns today. Failure to comply with…

Tomorrow (Saturday) marks 41 years of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) standing up for teachers' rights and promoting quality education.

Caribbean economist and advocate for inclusive, resilient economies Marla Dukharan addressed participants at the YumiStanap Vanuatu dialogue yesterday, offering powerful insights drawn from her Caribbean background and praising Vanuatu for preserving its indigenous heritage in ways many other post-colonial nations…

The Attorney General (AG) of the Republic of Vanuatu has addressed public concerns about the proposed two-gender law, saying that it should not be a cause for concern.

The appointment of Mr. Hamlison Bulu as the new Ombudsman of Vanuatu has come under scrutiny again after two political parties declared they were not consulted by the Office of the President as required by law.

The Napat-led Government has achieved 53% of its 100-day policy directives by Wednesday, 23 April 2025.

Multiple sources from registered political parties have confirmed that a possible motion of no confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat is brewing ahead of the upcoming Ordinary Parliamentary Session.

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Vanuatu Athletics Coach Reynold Alatoa responded to students training with no track shoes by saying that during the condominium era all students had shoes because the British and French government cared more for safety of the athletes, unlike the current…

The Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) has announced the official start of a new Twinning and Placement Exercise, welcoming the first delegation from the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) to Port Vila.

Secretary General (SG) of the Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC), Pastor Bernard Yalimyau, says the VCC has formally endorsed the recognition of only “male and female by birth” at least seven years before United States President Donald Trump announced a similar…

A planned port call to Port Vila by a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel—widely reported on social media as part of Japan’s Indo-Pacific Deployment 2025 (IPD2025)—is not on the official schedule, according to the Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu.

Voters from SHEFA, MALAMPA, TAFEA and PENAMA Provinces are going to the polls on July 8 to elect their new councillors, as council terms are ending soon on May 12.

Vanuatu’s Constitution will soon be amended to recognise only two sexes—male and female—at birth. However, the question remains as to how this will impact the constitutional law of freedom of expression and why other sins are not being put under…

As the Easter weekend came to a close, it was a time of reflection and celebration across Vanuatu—and for many, a chance to relax with family and friends at some of Efate’s most popular swimming and picnic spots. Despite large…

The Board of Directors of Northern Islands Stevedoring Company Limited (NISCOL) met on Friday, 28th of March 2025, at the Vanuatu Cricket Conference Room in Port Vila, where they approved a total of VT64,665,000 in dividends for shareholders and a…

The Vanuatu Government has formally requested assistance from the New Zealand Government to address the ongoing crisis surrounding its national airline, Air Vanuatu.

A married man who repeatedly threatened a woman with a knife to force her into having sex multiple times while her husband was overseas has been sentenced to 8 years and 11 months in prison.