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Vanuatu’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, has confirmed that the government is developing a policy framework to guide the drafting of the country’s first comprehensive Fire Authority Act.
A chief from Shepherd Islands has publicly praised the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) for its ongoing work to restore law and order in Port Vila, focusing on addressing disruptive youth behaviour.
The Government of Vanuatu will continue to monitor public servants’ travel, and if it appears that ministers or officials are abusing travel opportunities, then it will be necessary to draw the line and reconsider allowing such travel.
The Principal of Matevulu College, Henry Wass, has alleged that some teachers at the school were behind the student protest over the weekend.
During the Vanuatu Daily Post’s Sports Analysis podcast series last week, Table Tennis sensation Anolyn Lulu featured on the program hosted by Harry Atisson and Nicholas Mwai, when asked if she had ever received recognition by the government for her…
The Parliament of Vanuatu has passed an amendment to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, exempting all decisions made by the Council of Ministers (COM) from public disclosure.
A new locally owned transportation company, ReGor Express, is in the works with the aim of revolutionising the local transport system through digital technology.
The Vanuatu Electoral Office (VEO) has collected more than VT14.9 million in candidate fees ahead of the upcoming provincial and by-elections set for 8 July 2025.
In what is arguably a first for Vanuatu’s capital, parents of unemployed, lawbreaking youths caught causing trouble in Port Vila were woken at midnight, taken to the police station, and interrogated alongside their children.
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat says Fiji has agreed to include Vanuatu police officers in future United Nations peacekeeping missions, while Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders have reaffirmed their strong and united support for Kanaky’s push for independence during the…
The Government of Vanuatu is set to roll out sweeping reforms to modernise its land administration system, improve revenue collection, and lay the foundation for inclusive economic development.
In a long-running land dispute, the Supreme Court of Vanuatu has ordered Mr. George Lapi to vacate a property in Malapoa Estate, South Efate, after finding that he failed to fulfil the terms of a 2012 purchase agreement. However, the…
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has dismissed an urgent legal challenge brought by Dr Sunaraparipooranan Pakshirajan over the recruitment process for Vanuatu’s Ambassador to India. The case, Pakshirajan v Foreign Service Board [2025] VUSC 155, sought to halt the diplomatic…
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, gave the honour to the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the West Ambae tarseal road yesterday at Mataidan.
A delegation of 26 members, led by the Minister of Trade and Commerce and Member of Parliament (MP) for Santo Rural, Samson Samsen, embarked on a one-week visit to Fiji on 20 June 2025 to explore Economic Development Zones (EDZ).
The Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) signed a Framework Agreement with Vanuatu Post Limited (VPL) on June 18, 2025.
Vanuatu will continue to uphold a precautionary stance on Deep-Sea Mining (DSM), ensuring no extraction takes place without strong scientific backing, transparent oversight, and regional agreement.
A concept to provide healthcare services across the maritime areas of SHEFA Province was launched during SHEFA Day.
A 65-year-old chief from Malwa Bay on Malekula has been sentenced to six years and ten months in prison for raping a woman twice during a massage in October 2023.
Ten major unresolved criminal cases will be re-examined, re-investigated, and prosecuted under a sweeping new reform plan launched by Vanuatu’s new Police Commissioner this week.
The SHEFA Provincial Health Administration in Port Vila will be relocated to Emua in north Efate as part of a broader plan to expand services to Efate offshore islands, Shepherd Islands and Epi.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) supports the proposal to relocate the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) from the municipal area to a rural location within an Area Council.
The Prime Minister (PM), Jotham Napat, has clarified that the government has not stopped Provincial Day celebrations, as assumed by some members of the public following the Public Holidays Act amendment.
An unlicensed used oil refinery that began trial operations this week at Stella Mare Stage 1 has triggered widespread concern among nearby residents and business owners, who report severe health effects caused by toxic fumes emitted from the facility.
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The Minister responsible for decentralisation, Andrew Napuat, said while progress has been made, more work is needed to fully decentralise services in SHEFA Province.
Public servants across the country have been praised for their commitment to service delivery, despite challenges such as limited resources and evolving public needs.
The ruling delivered by the Supreme Court on 30 May 2025 regarding the legality of the teachers' strike has been stayed, pending the outcome of an appeal filed by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC).
Minister of Climate Change, Adaptation, and Environment Ralph Regenvanu has acknowledged that the Vanuatu Government is moving too slowly in addressing the ongoing pollution crisis in Port Vila’s Erakor Lagoon, despite having funds already secured to tackle the problem.
There are allegations of a possible reshuffle within the coalition government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat, amid the ongoing nationwide strike by members of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU).
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.
Coster FC from the North Efate Football League and Fanla FC from the South Efate Football League have secured their places in the Grand Final of the Efate Shefa Day MA'AU MALFES SHIELD Tournament, following an exciting round of semi-final…
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.
