Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has praised Filipinos in Vanuatu for their contributions to nation building during their recent 127th independence celebration at Warwick Le Lagon.

History was made yesterday at State House when President Nikenike Vurobaravu officially signed the instrument appointing Mrs. Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy as Vanuatu’s 10th Attorney General—and the first woman to hold the position.

In a key step toward tackling Vanuatu’s growing housing shortage, the Government has launched a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, and Member of Parliament for Luganville, Hon. Marc Ati, has expressed strong interest in the Brian Kaltak Football Academy.

The governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu jointly announced their commitment to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve— the world’s first Indigenous-led, multi-national ocean reserve at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC).

The Supreme Court of the State of New York has entered judgment in favour of Vanuatu Maritime Services (VMS) Limited, dismissing all claims brought against it by Vanuatu Logistics and Administrative Services (VLAS) Ltd.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has unlawfully placed the Director of Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), John Gideon, on forced leave in November 14, 2023.

Today, 14 June 2025, marks the final day the court has given to over 300 residents of the Salili area on Efate to vacate land they have lived on for over a decade.

More than a year after its announcement, the Vanuatu Government’s highly anticipated digital Cash Transfer initiative has quietly disappeared, despite VT700 million being allocated to fund emergency payments for over 66,000 households.

The French Ambassador to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, on Tuesday donated VT6.8 million to support the operation and activities of the Francophonie in Vanuatu.

The Magistrate’s Court in Port Vila on Tuesday adjourned the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the alleged perjury case involving the Member of Parliament (MP) for Efate Rural, Mr. Jesse Luo, to 24 June 2025.

Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, says the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice has left him more optimistic than previous global climate gatherings (Conference of the Parties/COPs), due to a number of concrete and transformational…

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has scheduled a two-day criminal trial for suspended Senior Police Investigator, Mr. Jamilton Tabi, to begin on Monday 16 June and continue on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Vanuatu’s newly appointed Commissioner of Police (COMPOL), Kalshem Bongran, has vowed to end the culture of missing case files, mishandled evidence, and silence bought behind closed doors.

In response to safety concerns following last year’s earthquake, the Government of Vanuatu has begun construction of a new correctional facility to replace existing detention centres, which have been deemed structurally unsafe.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will fully fund the repair of Vanuatu’s national Parliament chamber, following its recent closure due to structural damage from the December 2024 earthquake.

Eighteen public service participants from SHEFA Health graduated yesterday with a Certificate of Professional Development in Public Service Workplace Leadership, a qualification formally recognised by the University of the South Pacific (USP).

In what promises to be a landmark development for Vanuatu’s tourism sector, the government has confirmed that a major project valued at VT6 billion is scheduled to break ground at the end of this year on Lelepa Island.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed that the Government of Vanuatu is prepared to pursue legal action against Airbus if the company fails to meet its financial obligations under the agreement involving aircraft purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Vanuatu has allocated VT1.8 billion for infrastructure development in the country’s northern region, with a major portion directed toward upgrading Pekoa International Airport in Luganville, Santo.

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Port Vila Football Association Women’s Development Officer Rose Moise says that the Vanuatu women’s team needs women coaches and proper facilities, specifically for women, to secure the growth of women’s football in the country.

Minister of Health, John Still Tari Qetu, and co-accused Mike Polulu pleaded not guilty to ten charges in the Port Vila Magistrates Court yesterday morning.

More than 145 vehicles were confiscated on Monday during the first day of a surprise joint traffic operation in Port Vila, catching many drivers off guard and causing delays for students and workers across the capital.

Members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) will continue their strike until a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is signed with the government.

The Government of Vanuatu has secured VT500 billion through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to relocate Port Vila’s water source, Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed.

The Government of Vanuatu has announced the revival of nursing and other technical training programmes, which will now fall under the administration of the National University of Vanuatu (NUV).

Over 40 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers from Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and the Solomon Islands, based in Western Australia (WA), have joined the Australian Workers Union (AWU).

The Vanuatu Citizenship Office has acknowledged recent accusations regarding Andrew Tate’s acquisition of Vanuatu citizenship but emphasised that no revocation will occur until the allegations are proven in a court of law.

The Biosecurity team has confirmed that investigations concerning the terrapin have been unsuccessful due to a lack of adequate information, and the animal will likely be eradicated given its potential as an invasive species.

The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) has confirmed that Director Generals (DGs) across all government ministries signed the 2025 Performance Agreement template on 30 May 2025. This agreement is part of a push to improve accountability, operational efficiency,…

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has achieved 63% of the targets under its 100-day plan, marking a significant milestone in the government's short-term performance goals.

The Government of Vanuatu has allocated VT2.035 billion as part of its ongoing economic stimulus programme, aimed at supporting site recovery, small business growth, and broader economic revitalisation.