Vila Central Hospital (VCH) celebrated its Golden Jubilee yesterday, with Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat announcing that the hospital will be elevated to the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH), becoming the country’s premier and teaching hospital.

The Opposition bloc is calling on Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat to reshuffle the current Minister of Health, John Still Tari Qetu.

The 50th anniversary of Vila Central Hospital (VCH) has inspired reflections from some of the pioneers who helped shape the nation’s health sector during its earliest days.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed that the government is actively addressing outstanding teachers’ claims and will ensure that all legitimate entitlements are paid. The announcement came during a press conference yesterday at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Tanna Island hosted a historic moment on Wednesday last week, as a high-level Australian delegation visited the southern province of Vanuatu to negotiate and initial the landmark Nakamal Agreement. The delegation, led by Australian Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Richard Marles,…

Thirty-one traffic police officers from the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) have completed specialised breathalyser training, marking a major step in the country’s crackdown on drunk driving.

The Vila Central Hospital (VCH) will mark its Golden Jubilee with a series of celebrations starting Wednesday, 20 August, honouring 50 years of dedicated service to the people of Vanuatu.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae Constituency and President of the Rural Development Party (RDP), Jay Ngwele, officially resigned yesterday as Deputy Leader of the Opposition in national parliament.

Enhanced surveillance is underway in Vanuatu as the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirms an outbreak of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has agreed to fund a study and documentation of traditional knowledge on climate change and cropping systems in Vanuatu and the Loyalty Islands in the French Territory of New Caledonia.

Young girls and mothers are being encouraged to spend less time on their phones and instead focus on weaving with pandanus leaves — a skill that not only preserves Vanuatu’s culture but also creates income opportunities.

The Vanuatu beef industry has moved forward with the support of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Implementation Unit, which has assisted Vanuatu Abattoirs Limited (VAL) in upgrading its Triton Software system. The upgrade, completed in February…

A last-minute relocation of Pango Mtaksou Association vendors from the selling space at the parking area near Port Vila’s main market during a recent cruise ship visit has sparked frustration and concerns over livelihoods, with some stallholders reporting no sales…

The Supreme Court has ordered the discontinuation of a constitutional case filed by President Nikenike Vurobaravu against Minister of Lands Rick Tchamako Mahe, ruling that Minister Mahe was wrongly sued as the Respondent in the matter.

A recent statement by Vanuatu Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat during the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations has raised diplomatic concerns, as his declaration regarding the return of the contested southern islands Umaenupne (Matthew) and Leka (Hunter) appears to misrepresent…

Women in Vanuatu now have better access to breast cancer screening, with Vila Central Hospital (VCH) confirming that its diagnostic mammogram machine is officially operational.

A tragic accident in South Tanna has claimed the life of a young boy and left several others, including a pregnant woman, in critical condition.

The Government of Vanuatu has officially forfeited seven land leases in Port Vila due to non-payment of land rent, following public notices and warnings issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MoLNR) in July.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), based in Suva, Fiji, sent an apology to the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) to be forwarded to the Vanuatu Government regarding misleading information about the Air Vanuatu Airbus deal.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, John Roy Nil, is closely watching developments surrounding the Epi parliamentary seat following the Supreme Court’s conviction of sitting MP Seoule Simeon yesterday afternoon.

During Vanuatu’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat acknowledged the men and women working as farmers, representing over 80% of the country’s population.

In response to growing concerns on social media about oxygen shortages and poor services at the Vanuatu Central Hospital (VCH), Dr Sereana Natuman, Director of Hospitals and Curative Services at the Ministry of Health (MoH), has clarified the hospital’s current…

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency and President of the Vanuatu Rural Development Party (RDP), Jay Ngwele, is scheduled to appear for a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) in the Magistrates Court of Port Vila at 9am today.

Ongoing engine problems with Air Vanuatu’s ATR aircraft have left many passengers stranded after the cancellation of several domestic flights to the islands.

Justice Maree MacKenzie is scheduled to deliver her judgment this afternoon in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu in the criminal trial of Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, Seoule Simeon. The judgment follows several days of hearings concerning allegations of…

Lady Mayor of Port Vila City Council (PVCC), Jenny Regenvanu, received a high-level delegation from Foshan City in central Guangdong Province, China, at her office on 5 August 2025.

Port Vila City Council (PVCC), in partnership with Vanuatu Bureau of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs (BoPMCA), is planning an awareness session on the use of weighing scales for vendors around Port Vila.

Since the re-opening of the Port Vila Central Market on 28 July 2025, around 30 to 40 vendors are now selling their local products at the refurbished premises.

In response to the rising number of HIV cases among young people in Fiji, the Vanuatu Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken steps to train a group of Vanuatu students studying in Fiji to serve as HIV Champions. These student…

A groundbreaking marine science initiative has delivered the most comprehensive assessment to date of Vanuatu’s coral reefs. This week, the Government of Vanuatu and Blue Prosperity Vanuatu officially released the Final Science Report from the country’s largest-ever ocean survey, offering…

In an important development for the country’s health sector, the Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE) is resuming its Advanced Diploma in Nursing course, with a new cohort of 75 students set to begin training on Monday, 4 August 2025.

The inaugural Vanuatu School of Marine Sciences officially launched on Friday, 1 August 2025, marking a major step in regional efforts to strengthen scientific understanding of the ocean and improve marine environmental management.

The President’s Office called the comments made by Australia’s Sky News Broadcaster Kel Richards “childish” after ‘The Sunday Showdown’ team mocked the Advisory Opinion (AO) by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the comments that followed by Climate Change…

Communities across Vanuatu are now better equipped to face both public health threats and natural disasters, following the successful rollout of two humanitarian aid projects by GX Foundation.