Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) has called on the Courts not to release political leaders on “Stay Order” while ordinary citizens, obediently serve their full term in jail.

The Ik-Kana Cancer Foundation plans to establish a cancer centre to increase awareness about cervical and breast cancer, which are claiming many lives among Vanuatu women, as well as other types of cancer.

Two police officers are recovering in hospital following a violent attack late Thursday evening allegedly carried out by a youth believed to be under the influence of illicit drugs.

The former chairman of the Central Tender Board (CTB) of the Vanuatu Government, George Iapson, filed an application to the Supreme Court on 17 September 2025, challenging his termination by the Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo.

A total of 250 chainsaws, worth VT12.2 million, were reportedly handed out without following the proper government procedures. This has raised serious concerns about the possible political misuse of government property.

VanPawa, a subsidiary of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) established to manage water and electricity concessions on Malekula and Tanna, is now operational since taking over responsibility from the government in 2023.

The Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Vanuatu have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through a High-Level Political Dialogue held on 23 September 2025 at the Warwick Le Lagon Resort in Port Vila.

Vanuatu's Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, has pushed back against remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job” in the world during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Of the 309 water projects approved by the National Water Resources Advisory Committee (NWRAC) in 2021 and 2022, 51 are still waiting for funding.

The National Bank of Vanuatu Limited (NBV) has announced the payment of a dividend totalling VT100 million to its shareholders, the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) and the Government of Vanuatu.

The 7th edition of the Vanuatu Made Trade Show commenced yesterday under the theme “Promoting Business and Innovation for Vanuatu Made and a Sustainable Future.”

The Department of Tourism (DoT) joins the nation this week in celebrating Vanuatu Made Week 2025, highlighting the creativity, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of Ni-Vanuatu producers and manufacturers.

Minister of Internal Affairs Andrew Solomon Napuat and Minister of Lands Rick Tchmako Mahe yesterday opened the Immigration Enrolment System Office within Vanuatu’s Consulate in Hong Kong.

The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) is consulting the public on a proposal to increase the employer and employee contribution rates.

A master class on Household Budgeting was held for six women farmers. This training aims to equip them to subsequently lead Household Budgeting sessions for other women farmers in their village.

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has welcomed the transfer of the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Bergmans Iati, to another ministry by the Acting Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo.

The government will soon roll out one of its major water project aimed at improving water security and enhancing adaptation and community resilience, funded by over VT3 billion from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

A hardworking farmer from Pelmol village in southwest Santo is proving how determination and vision can transform rural life.

Minister for Fisheries, Ocean, and Maritime Affairs, Jack Norris Kalmet, said Vanuatu achieved a major diplomatic victory at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) with the recovery of the long-lost fishing capacity of the Esmeralda C vessel.

Speaker of Parliament Stephen Felix has confirmed that the upcoming end-of-year parliamentary session will be held within the Parliament complex, but not in the main chamber, which remains under renovation.

The Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) provided services to more than 6,300 clients in 2024.

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands are benefiting from the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Vanuatu Ministry of Justice and the Solomon Islands Ministry of Justice in 2024.

From a bachelor’s degree to a master’s, and now preparing for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Kency Obed Sawah has set his sights on improving Vanuatu’s education system through advanced study in mathematics education.

The Supreme Court of Port Vila granted the application for a Stay Order for the Member of Parliament (MP) of Epi Constituency, Seoule Simeon, yesterday.

Timothy Kavila, a convicted sex offender recently released on parole, has been remanded in custody following a serious domestic violence incident involving a knife attack on his de facto partner.

Jailed Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, Seoule Simeon, who was re-elected into Parliament this year by 1,085 voters, has made an urgent court application for a Stay Order regarding his sentence, pending the determination of his appeal.

On September 12, a delegation of foreign journalists including myself from Vanuatu visited the Macau New Neighborhood in Zhuhai, in southern China, to gain insight into an ambitious residential initiative that is deepening the integration of Macau with the Greater…

Vanuatu is rated the country most at risk of natural disasters by the United Nations (UN). In the region, we are the most climate-vulnerable. We’re also heavily disadvantaged by other issues such as global shocks, limited capacity to cope or…

The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Paramount Chief Paul Robert Ravun, is leading a high-level delegation of chiefs on a weeklong cultural and leadership exchange in Australia.

Around 30 foreign companies, particularly from Japan, are taking part in a two-day business workshop in Port Vila this week aimed at deepening relationships between Vanuatu and Japan and exploring opportunities for investment.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat visited Ni-Vanuatu students at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Kukum Campus last Friday, commending their dedication and encouraging them to return home and serve their country.

The Vanuatu Government has officially signed contracts with newly appointed directors for Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited and Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL), marking a new chapter in the oversight and management of two of the country’s most strategically important state-owned enterprises.

Vanuatu Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM).

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by convicted Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, Seoule Simeon, seeking bail pending appeal and potential suspension of his prison sentence. The matter was heard before Justice Maree MacKenzie on 9 September 2025,…