One year after the devastating 17 December 2024 earthquake that claimed seven lives at the Billabong building, survivor Leah Domingo has shared her harrowing experience of being trapped inside the collapsing structure and her escape.

The Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) and the National Waste Water Task Force (NWWTF) have issued a one-month directive for all businesses and commercial establishments in Port Vila’s Central Business District (CBD) to repair septic systems and wastewater…

The withdrawal of the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat yesterday, due to the Opposition’s inability to secure the required number of Members of Parliament (MPs), indicates that the current coalition government is likely to complete…

Members of the Metenmal family say a recent Supreme Court order stopping them from entering the Metenesel Cocoa Estate is unfair and prevents them from holding the leaseholder and the Government to account over a long-running land dispute on Malekula.

President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, has declared Port Vila to be a Holy City, a righteous city, and a redeemed city.

Partners in the coalition government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat publicly reaffirmed their support yesterday afternoon, as the Opposition said it is quietly confident it has enough backing for its motion of no confidence to be debated in…

The Leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed yesterday’s decision of the Court of Appeal (COA) to dismiss the appeal of Speaker of Parliament Stephen Felix against the Supreme Court judgment…

An investigation launched by the Police Commissioner into the RVS Takuare grounding at south Epi during a ministerial tour in early October remains incomplete, as the appointment of investigators was deemed invalid under the Police Act [Cap 105].

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has called on MP Stephen Felix to resign as Speaker of Parliament before Parliament reconvenes tomorrow to debate the motion against Prime Minister (PM) Jotham…

The Court of Appeal (COA) will sit today to hear an appeal filed by Speaker of Parliament Stephen Felix against a recent Supreme Court decision that found he acted unconstitutionally in handling a motion of no confidence.

Ifira Ports Development Services Limited (IPDSL) paid a VT100 million dividend to its shareholders on Tuesday, December 16, at the Lapetasi Conference Room, reflecting continued cooperation between the Government of Vanuatu and the Ifira community and renewed economic activity following…

Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), Karlshem Bongran, told the commanders of the various units of the force to ensure that this year's Operation Noel is executed professionally.

The Supreme Court has moved the pre-trial conference for Efate Rural Member of Parliament (MP) Jesse Luo, also known as Luo Xing Jian, to February 24, 2026, when the court is expected to set a trial date and consider preliminary…

Today, Port Vila is marking one year since the devastating earthquake struck the capital on 17 December 2024, registering 7.3 on the Richter scale. The disaster claimed 14 lives and caused widespread destruction across the city, leaving hundreds of families…

A climate-resilient and renewable energy-focused Pre-Feasibility Studies (P-FS) validation workshop is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable, and prosperous Vanuatu. Seven potential projects were reviewed to boost the country’s capacity to address the growing impacts of climate change.

A new police post was opened at the Malapoa community in Port Vila yesterday, an example of what can be achieved when institutions, communities and partners unite for a shared purpose.

The Vanuatu Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed two grant agreements, totalling $34.4 million (equivalent to over VT4 billion), to strengthen health and infrastructure resilience.

The unpaid risk allowance for members of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has emerged as the third allowance dispute this year, following earlier issues involving teachers and nurses.

The Havannah Haven Marina, together with Havannah Haven Estates and Lapita Estate, is recording strong progress as development accelerates on what is set to become Vanuatu’s largest marina precinct, according to information provided by Director and General Manager (GM) of…

At 71, Margaret Elizabeth Macfarlane still hasn’t quite retired.

The government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat continues to command a clear majority in Parliament following a recent Supreme Court ruling that has reopened the path for a motion of no confidence to be debated.According to reliable sources…

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat yesterday launched a data system designed to improve timely decision-making and efficiency across all phases of disaster management, from preparedness to response and recovery.

The aircraft will be the first new addition to the restructured national airline’s domestic fleet.

While the Prime Minister (PM) exercised his authority under the Constitution to transfer the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade (MoFAICET), Noah Patrick Kouback, to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MoTC)…

The Vanuatu Teachers' Union (VTU) is warning its nationwide members' strike keeping teachers out of classrooms may roll into a third year if the government continues to stall on addressing employment claims.

The Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) is preparing to open its newest provincial campus in PENAMA Province, with Nanivele in Ambae confirmed as the selected site following a collaborative assessment involving VIT, the Ministry of Education, and the PENAMA Education…

The Supreme Court has again refused bail to John Kaltonga, who faces a single charge of rape, after Justice Maree MacKenzie ruled that the accused failed to establish the “good or special reasons” required under Section 60 of the Criminal…

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Jay Ngwele said the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament, Stephen Felix, to close Parliament on 14 November 2025—which the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional yesterday afternoon—is expected to cost the country a further VT16,625,000 in…

Workers at the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) stood down from work for half a day yesterday after the Public Service Commission (PSC) failed to approve their increased earthquake risk allowance.

Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has recently signed a contract agreement with Esperanza, a contractor duly authorised and experienced in building maintenance and repair work for the PVCC main office.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a claim by landowner Tari Vanua, who sought to overturn the forfeiture of his rural agricultural lease, ruling that the Minister of Lands acted lawfully in ending the lease due to years of unpaid rent.

The Supreme Court has awarded VT4,100,000 in damages, with interest at 5% per annum, to the father of a student who died as a result of injuries suffered in a road accident on Santo in 2021.

The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has taken a major step to improve the accuracy of national health data by training doctors and medical officers on the Medical Certification of Cause of Death…

The lawyer for the Members of Parliament (MPs) who challenged the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament, Stephen Felix, Sakiusa Kalsakau, submitted to the Supreme Court yesterday that the motion has been filed and therefore Parliament has business to deal…