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.

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 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 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.

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…

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.

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 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…

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…

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

The Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) has a new Director. He is Osbourne Melenamu.

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…

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.