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Community stalwart humbled by renaming of clinic in her honour

HUMANITARIAN AND community stalwart Elaine Allen-Bradley says she is humbled by the renaming of the paediatric orthotic clinic she founded in Negril, Westmoreland, in her honour. The rebranded Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation...

Six-day YCV workshop builds youth confidence and parent support in Pango

Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) held a six-day workshop at Pango School starting last Wednesday, involving more than 100 students from Year 7 to Year 9.
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Six-day YCV workshop builds youth confidence and parent support in Pango

Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) held a six-day workshop at Pango School starting last Wednesday, involving more than 100 students from Year 7 to Year 9.

11 land lease forfeiture notices signed

The Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has begun signing land lease forfeiture notices in response to long-standing unpaid land rent owed to the Government of Vanuatu.
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11 land lease forfeiture notices signed

The Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has begun signing land lease forfeiture notices in response to long-standing unpaid land rent owed to the Government of Vanuatu.

Political parties lobby to form provincial governments

Political lobbying has begun among major parties and elected councilors as the race to form new provincial governments grows, following the recent provincial elections.
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Political parties lobby to form provincial governments

Political lobbying has begun among major parties and elected councilors as the race to form new provincial governments grows, following the recent provincial elections.

PM’s Second Advisor to pay for shop crash damages involving Gov’t vehicle

The Second Political Advisor (PA) to the Prime Minister (PM) will cover the full cost of repairs after crashing a government vehicle into a private shop in Ipota, Erromango, on Saturday night at around 10pm.
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PM’s Second Advisor to pay for shop crash damages involving Gov’t vehicle

The Second Political Advisor (PA) to the Prime Minister (PM) will cover the full cost of repairs after crashing a government vehicle into a private shop in Ipota, Erromango, on Saturday night at around 10pm.

Tagabe Bridge to be reconstructed with Japanese aid

The Government of Japan has committed up to 2.5 billion yen (approximately VT2.2 billion) in grant aid to Vanuatu under a new emergency programme aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure damaged by the devastating earthquake of December 17, 2024.
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Tagabe Bridge to be reconstructed with Japanese aid

The Government of Japan has committed up to 2.5 billion yen (approximately VT2.2 billion) in grant aid to Vanuatu under a new emergency programme aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure damaged by the devastating earthquake of December 17, 2024.

A landmark Pacific story of youth, justice, and climate action comes to Vanuatu

The Vanuatu Climate Justice Programme has announced the national premiere of YUMI – The Whole World, a powerful documentary that follows the inspiring journey of Pacific youth and the Government of Vanuatu as they pursue global climate justice through inter
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A landmark Pacific story of youth, justice, and climate action comes to Vanuatu

The Vanuatu Climate Justice Programme has announced the national premiere of YUMI – The Whole World, a powerful documentary that follows the inspiring journey of Pacific youth and the Government of Vanuatu as they pursue global climate justice through international…

Tragic death at Paray Wharf – Fletcher Construction responds and supports family

Fletcher Construction is cooperating fully with police and relevant Vanuatu authorities following a tragic workplace accident at its project site at South Paray Wharf in Port Vila.
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Tragic death at Paray Wharf – Fletcher Construction responds and supports family

Fletcher Construction is cooperating fully with police and relevant Vanuatu authorities following a tragic workplace accident at its project site at South Paray Wharf in Port Vila.

Councillor Aaron accepts termination from Leaders Party of Vanuatu

Councillor William Aaron of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has officially been terminated from the Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV), effective Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
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Councillor Aaron accepts termination from Leaders Party of Vanuatu

Councillor William Aaron of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has officially been terminated from the Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV), effective Wednesday, 9 July 2025.

Lenakel Hospital expands Maternity Ward after 58 years

After 58 years of overcrowded rooms and outdated facilities, Lenakel Hospital on Tanna is set to open its newly expanded Jehovah Jireh Maternity Ward on October 2, 2025.
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Lenakel Hospital expands Maternity Ward after 58 years

After 58 years of overcrowded rooms and outdated facilities, Lenakel Hospital on Tanna is set to open its newly expanded Jehovah Jireh Maternity Ward on October 2, 2025.

Launch of Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business and Export Permits today

Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business Permit and Agriculture Export Permit will be officially launched this morning in Luganville, Santo.
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Launch of Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business and Export Permits today

Vanuatu’s first Commercial Agriculture Business Permit and Agriculture Export Permit will be officially launched this morning in Luganville, Santo.

Seafront to be barricaded on cruise ship days

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has confirmed that the Feiawa Seafront Park will be temporarily barricaded on cruise ship days, in line with international port security requirements.
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Seafront to be barricaded on cruise ship days

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has confirmed that the Feiawa Seafront Park will be temporarily barricaded on cruise ship days, in line with international port security requirements.

Man sentenced for indecency with child under 3

A man from Emua village in North Efate has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months’ imprisonment for unlawfully entering a dwelling and committing an act of indecency with a child under the age of three.
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Man sentenced for indecency with child under 3

A man from Emua village in North Efate has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months’ imprisonment for unlawfully entering a dwelling and committing an act of indecency with a child under the age of three.

Days 2 & 3 – MP Simeon trial: Former PA, Mechanic, and Fleet Manager testify

A mechanic, a former First Political Advisor (PA), and a Senior Fleet Manager were among those who testified on the second and third days of the criminal trial against the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Epi Constituency, Seoule Simeon,…
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Days 2 & 3 – MP Simeon trial: Former PA, Mechanic, and Fleet Manager testify

A mechanic, a former First Political Advisor (PA), and a Senior Fleet Manager were among those who testified on the second and third days of the criminal trial against the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Epi Constituency, Seoule Simeon,…

No Independence Ball this year

There will be no Independence Ball hosted by the Prime Minister (PM) on July 30 this year, according to the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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No Independence Ball this year

There will be no Independence Ball hosted by the Prime Minister (PM) on July 30 this year, according to the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

VT8M boat charter for PSC Week on Tanna

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has allocated VT8 million to charter a local shipping vessel to transport government workers to Tanna for this year’s PSC Week, bringing central government ministries closer to communities as part of Vanuatu’s national
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VT8M boat charter for PSC Week on Tanna

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has allocated VT8 million to charter a local shipping vessel to transport government workers to Tanna for this year’s PSC Week, bringing central government ministries closer to communities as part of Vanuatu’s national decentralisation agenda.

VMGD team builds skills for better climate communicationTraining

Twenty-four staff members of the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) have gained hands-on communication skills to support better community engagement on climate change, following a focused training delivered under the Van-KIRAP project.
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VMGD team builds skills for better climate communicationTraining

Twenty-four staff members of the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) have gained hands-on communication skills to support better community engagement on climate change, following a focused training delivered under the Van-KIRAP project.

Ifira records 80% turnout despite running out of ballots four times

A total of 816 votes were cast out of 957 registered voters at the Ifira polling station yesterday, with no void votes recorded.
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Ifira records 80% turnout despite running out of ballots four times

A total of 816 votes were cast out of 957 registered voters at the Ifira polling station yesterday, with no void votes recorded.

Good turnout, but resource shortages disrupt SHEFA voting

Thousands of voters across Efate and the Freshwota and Tassiriki Ward turned out yesterday to cast their ballots in the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) election, as well as the ward by-election to fill the seat vacated by Ms Marie…
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Good turnout, but resource shortages disrupt SHEFA voting

Thousands of voters across Efate and the Freshwota and Tassiriki Ward turned out yesterday to cast their ballots in the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) election, as well as the ward by-election to fill the seat vacated by Ms Marie…

VP’s Kausei tops unofficial results for Reserve Seat

Unofficial results from the 2025 provincial elections indicate that Jennifer Kausei, candidate for the Vanua’aku Pati (VP), is leading in both the Freshwota and Ex-FOL polling stations for the Reserve seat on the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).
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VP’s Kausei tops unofficial results for Reserve Seat

Unofficial results from the 2025 provincial elections indicate that Jennifer Kausei, candidate for the Vanua’aku Pati (VP), is leading in both the Freshwota and Ex-FOL polling stations for the Reserve seat on the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).

Inmate, 19, escapes over fence

Authorities have launched a manhunt after a 19-year-old inmate, John Namaka Fred, escaped from the former women’s correctional facility at Collardeau around 10 a.m. yesterday.
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Inmate, 19, escapes over fence

Authorities have launched a manhunt after a 19-year-old inmate, John Namaka Fred, escaped from the former women’s correctional facility at Collardeau around 10 a.m. yesterday.

MP Ngwele accused of fraud, interference — Prosecutor seeks 14-day remand

The Office of the Public Prosecutor has formally applied to the Magistrate Court in Port Vila for the continued remand of Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, citing serious concerns about interference with justice, risk of reoffending, and…
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MP Ngwele accused of fraud, interference — Prosecutor seeks 14-day remand

The Office of the Public Prosecutor has formally applied to the Magistrate Court in Port Vila for the continued remand of Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, citing serious concerns about interference with justice, risk of reoffending, and…

Lelepa chief, women's leader back Community Safety Team initiative

Lelepa Island, located on the northwest coast of Efate, is preparing to welcome a Community Safety Team (CST) training programme — a step that Paramount Chief Ruben Natamatewia III says is critical to improving safety and security on the island.
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Lelepa chief, women's leader back Community Safety Team initiative

Lelepa Island, located on the northwest coast of Efate, is preparing to welcome a Community Safety Team (CST) training programme — a step that Paramount Chief Ruben Natamatewia III says is critical to improving safety and security on the island.

Over 170,000 to vote next week

Over 170,000 registered voters with national ID cards are expected to go to the polls next Tuesday to elect 76 new provincial and municipal councillors, according Principal Electoral Officer (PEO), Guilain Malessas.
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Over 170,000 to vote next week

Over 170,000 registered voters with national ID cards are expected to go to the polls next Tuesday to elect 76 new provincial and municipal councillors, according Principal Electoral Officer (PEO), Guilain Malessas.

‘We will not let you down’ — Peace Corps Group 33 ready to serve

Eleven new Peace Corps Volunteers from the United States (U.S.) have been officially sworn in at Epau Village yesterday after completing nine weeks of training. They are part of Group 33 and will soon begin their two-year service in different…
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‘We will not let you down’ — Peace Corps Group 33 ready to serve

Eleven new Peace Corps Volunteers from the United States (U.S.) have been officially sworn in at Epau Village yesterday after completing nine weeks of training. They are part of Group 33 and will soon begin their two-year service in different…

Minister Regenvanu to testify as police complainant in MP Simeon's trial

The Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, will appear in court as the police complainant in the trial of Mr. Seoule Simeon, Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi and former Speaker of Parliament.
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Minister Regenvanu to testify as police complainant in MP Simeon's trial

The Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, will appear in court as the police complainant in the trial of Mr. Seoule Simeon, Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi and former Speaker of Parliament.

Supreme Court to hear MP Ngwele–Ombudsman case on 7 July

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, is scheduled to appear before the Supreme Court at 9:00am on 7 July 2025 for the first hearing of his case involving an Ombudsman officer.
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Supreme Court to hear MP Ngwele–Ombudsman case on 7 July

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, is scheduled to appear before the Supreme Court at 9:00am on 7 July 2025 for the first hearing of his case involving an Ombudsman officer.

Vanuatu recognised for legal identity reform at Asia-Pacific Roundtable

Vanuatu has been recognised for its regional leadership in civil registration and legal identity reform during a high-level Ministerial Roundtable on “Legal Identity as a Catalyst for Good Governance and Inclusive Services,” held in Bangkok from 24 to 26
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Vanuatu recognised for legal identity reform at Asia-Pacific Roundtable

Vanuatu has been recognised for its regional leadership in civil registration and legal identity reform during a high-level Ministerial Roundtable on “Legal Identity as a Catalyst for Good Governance and Inclusive Services,” held in Bangkok from 24 to 26 June…

Disengaged seasonal workers cause rift between agents and Australian farmers

Some farmers in Australia have lost trust in licensed agents from Vanuatu following repeated breaches of work contracts by disengaged seasonal workers. The issue has strained relationships and caused both financial and reputational setbacks for local agencie
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Disengaged seasonal workers cause rift between agents and Australian farmers

Some farmers in Australia have lost trust in licensed agents from Vanuatu following repeated breaches of work contracts by disengaged seasonal workers. The issue has strained relationships and caused both financial and reputational setbacks for local agencies participating in the…

Be more responsive to citizens' needs, PM tells financial institutions

The Prime Minister (PM) has called on financial institutions like commercial banks and credit institutions to be more responsive to the needs of citizens.
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Be more responsive to citizens' needs, PM tells financial institutions

The Prime Minister (PM) has called on financial institutions like commercial banks and credit institutions to be more responsive to the needs of citizens.

Former VNPF GM Parmod Achary claims VT32 Million in lawsuit Against Ombudsman

A former General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), Parmod Achary, has commenced civil proceedings against the Office of the Ombudsman in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu, claiming damages in the amount of thirty-two million Vatu (VT…
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Former VNPF GM Parmod Achary claims VT32 Million in lawsuit Against Ombudsman

A former General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), Parmod Achary, has commenced civil proceedings against the Office of the Ombudsman in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu, claiming damages in the amount of thirty-two million Vatu (VT…

Gov’t moves to create Vanuatu’s first Fire Authority Act

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.
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Gov’t moves to create Vanuatu’s first Fire Authority Act

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.

Chief praises police tackling youth disorder in Port Vila

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.
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Chief praises police tackling youth disorder in Port Vila

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.

PM defends Fiji trip by 26-member delegation amid travel ban concerns

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.
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PM defends Fiji trip by 26-member delegation amid travel ban concerns

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.

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