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

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.

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.

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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).

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…