Vanuatu has made history once again. The first-ever Pacific edition of The Hague Academy of International Law’s External Programme was successfully held in Port Vila from 3–10 October 2025, under the theme “International Law, Climate Change and Climate Justice: Achievements…

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has refused a police application to strike out a claim lodged by Mr. Johnny Jeffred Tijiabang, who alleges that police officers caused damage to his property while executing a search warrant.

Special Envoy of West Papua in Vanuatu, Morris Kaloran, has expressed concern over what he described as Indonesia’s growing influence in Vanuatu through “wallet diplomacy,” warning that such tactics could weaken the country’s longstanding support for West Papua’s independence movement.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has issued the first Agriculture Business Permits to four farmers at the end of the National Commercial Commodity Forum in Luganville, Santo.

A taro farmer from Efate has questioned why the government could not limit rice imports to encourage local consumption and boost root crop production.

The Head of the Climate Change Section of Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV), Mr. Albert Taufa, welcomed students from Lycée Louis Antoine de Bougainville (LAB), Lycee de Montmartre, Malapoa College, Onesua Presbyterian College (OPC), and youth representatives of the National Youth…

A 20-year-old man has been sent to 5 years in jail for having unlawful sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old niece more than once, making her pregnant.

Seated on mats facing each other in the Malvatumauri Chiefs’ Nakamal, Francophone senior students from Lycée Louis Antoine de Bougainville (LAB) and Lycée Montmartre debated the theme, “Building a Generation of Patriots,” on October 6.

The Supreme Court has awarded the former Parliament Assistant Clerk a severance payment of VT31, 575, 040, a three-times multiplier to her original VT11,607, 064 entitlement due to her unjustified termination.

The Vanuatu Daily Post sincerely apologises to Prime Minister Jotham Napat and our readers for an error in our front-page article titled “PM Transfers DG amid Ongoing Passport Scandal”, published on Friday, 10 October 2025.

President of the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC), Charlot Tabi Gerian, said one of his main priorities as the new President is to develop a corporate plan for the province.

Dr Vincent Lebot, who has dedicated his life to researching Vanuatu’s agricultural products, says there is no direct government investment in kava, with most investments coming from the private sector and external donors. Yet kava remains by far the country’s…

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has strongly opposed the latest proposal by the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to amend the VNPF law by eliminating severance pay and instead increasing employer contributions to the Vanuatu National Provident…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in partnership with the New Zealand–funded Business Link Pacific (BLP) programme, has introduced a new grant initiative to support micro and small enterprises in Port Vila affected by the 2024 earthquake.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has invoked Section 57 of the Constitution to transfer the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Noah Patrick Kouback, to the Ministry of Fisheries yesterday. The decision…

The Vanuatu Government and the United Nations (UN) Country Team have reaffirmed their joint commitment to inclusive and sustainable development through the signing of the Vanuatu Country Implementation Plan (CIP) 2025–2027. The official signing took place yesterday at the Office…

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Pentecost Island yesterday caused serious damage to classrooms at Atavtabanga Primary and Secondary School.

First Political Advisor (PA) to the Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Benjamin Shing, has raised concerns over the lack of tangible outcomes from festivals previously organised in Vanuatu, particularly in relation to policy development that supports local farmers and…

The Fruit Fest 2025 opened with Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat acknowledging the growth of local businesses in the Waterfall Precinct, which has developed into a thriving business hub.

Joshua Bong, a former Commissioner of Police (COMPOL), has called on the current COMPOL and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to resign, citing allegations of serious internal misconduct and administrative negligence at the highest levels of command…

Subsea cable owner Interchange Limited (ICL) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday at Warwick Le Lagon, presenting its 2023/24 financial results and the 2026 business plan to shareholders, including the Vanuatu Government, Vanuatu Post Ltd, Fidelity Pacific, and…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has voiced its support for the proposed increase in VNPF contributions, while calling for broader reform to ensure the long-term sustainability of employment and investment in Vanuatu.

There are currently 71 Area Councils (ACs) across Vanuatu, and only 17 remain without permanent council buildings to house government offices and provide essential services.

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB), Ian Wilson, said he is working on a policy to ban consumption of imported food in schools, which he will present to the Council of Ministers (COM).

World Teachers’ Day in Vanuatu yesterday marked a historic moment as Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat confirmed that the government is committed to finalising all paperwork for teachers’ claims by next week, with the long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expected…

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kramer Asia Pacific Ltd to begin upgrading the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Judicial Review (JR) application filed by Mr. Jimmy Rantes, the suspended Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business. The verdict, delivered by Justice Viran Molisa Trief on 22…

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.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is aware of a payroll listing that was recently circulated on Facebook and has confirmed that this listing is not related to the ongoing matters regarding teachers’ claims or any official communication from…