Simple, yet so hard. But significantly crucial. Being responsive is a major challenge in most organisations today – esp in government, where people are remunerated, compensated, sustained and rewarded even for poor performance. Or worse still, for not being responsive…

Jeffery Lonsdale, the supervisor overseeing operations of Vanuatu Utilities and Infrastructure Limited (VUI) at Sola on Vanua Lava in TORBA Province said the company continues to provide reliable electricity to local residents and businesses.

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting capacity-building efforts among Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) countries, including Vanuatu, by offering expanded access to its internationally recognized peacekeeping and police training programs.

Parliament will debate the Custom Land Management (Amendment) Act No. of 2025, in its extraordinary session this week.

The Parliament will debate an amendment to increase the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) contribution rates for both employers and employees to seven per cent.

The Speaker of Parliament has summoned all Members of Parliament to meet for this year's Second Ordinary Session next week to debate 19 different bills.Members of Parliament will debate on the proposed laws with the aim of refining and passing…

Julia Charley (Host): Hello and welcome to another edition of Kava mo Kajap! I’m your host, Julia Charley. Today, we’re joined by an incredible team from Pacific Cure, an Australia-based company led by a proud Ni-Vanuatu from Ambae Island, Mrs.…

The Government of Vanuatu, in partnership with the Future Fund through the Capital Investment Immigration Programme (CIIP), has broken ground for the construction of the Bellevue–Sweetie Bypass Road.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed recently between the Vanuatu and Indonesia Chambers of Commerce to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries.

While the government is focussed on boosting the nation’s cattle production, concerns have been raised during the National Commercial Commodity Forum over cattle allegedly owed by Milai Ltd, despite millions of vatu already spent.

Farmers in Erromango are learning new ways to boost food production and income through value-adding workshops conducted by Live & Learn Vanuatu (L&LV), in partnership with the Department of Industry (DoI), as part of the Climate Resilient Islands (CRI) Programme.

Legendary Solomon Islands artist Sharzy, popularly known as Wan Solowara, will perform at Sola on Vanua Lava, tonight as part of a walkabout show organized to raise funds to support the TORBA Provincial Government’s streetlight initiative.

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU), representing over 3,000 members, calls on the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to reconsider its decision to implementing a four-term calendar school year in all government starting next year.

With a fierce confidence in his delivery, flow and lyricism, Mantis’ Weatherman immediately caught the attention of the Pacific Break judges, beating hundreds of original songs entered from18 Pacific nations in this year’s competition.

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has confirmed investigation will be conducted into the exact circumstances leading to the RVS Takuare grounding off south Epi on Constitution Day, nearly two weeks ago.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to enhance agricultural education and research in Vanuatu, especially by supporting the integration of the Vanuatu Agriculture College (VAC) into the National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and fostering joint research initiatives with…

Copra farmers in Santo and across Vanuatu are expecting a boost in earnings with a new copra buying price of VT90,000 per ton.

Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has announced its support for the Southern Legions Futsal Club as the team prepares for the upcoming OFC Futsal Men's Champions League 2025.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed yesterday between Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) and World Vision Vanuatu (WV) to strengthen support for young people across the country, particularly those often labelled by society as “Joss” and “Josslin.”

Director of Education Services, Nanise Lapi, is appealing to all principals and teachers not to view the proposed change from three school terms to four, starting next year, as a fundraising opportunity for their schools.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MOLNR) has taken a major step toward modernising land administration in Vanuatu through the official rollout of a new digital document management system known as M-Files. Supported by the World Bank, this transformation…

The recent Fruit Festival has been hailed as a major success, not only for its vibrant showcase of local produce but also for its strong support of local farmers across Vanuatu. Event coordinator Milroy Cainton confirmed that over VT1.6 million…

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…