The Supreme Court has ordered the Liu family to vacate a land belonging to Joseph Toa at Navusi custom land in north Malo.

The parliament has approved for the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) contribution rate for both employers and employees be increased to 6%.

Vanuatu has been invited to take part in a program on music, dance, and craftsmanship under the Indonesia Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) to be held next month in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

The Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, said he is “tired” of Vanuatu being a dumping ground for second hand vehicles from abroad.

The government is considering legal action against Milai Ltd on Santo for allegedly failing to supply cattle despite millions of vatu already spent during the National Cattle Restocking Program.This was conveyed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity…

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Tony Tevi as the Acting Director of the newly established Department of Oceans and Maritime Affairs.PSC Chairman, Martin Mahe, said the government is committed to strengthening ocean and maritime policies at both national…

The government has started payment of outstanding teachers’ allowances following the Council of Ministers (COM) approval.

A heated debate over constitutional rights and parliamentary privilege is unfolding as the Opposition Bloc filed an urgent application in the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging recent amendments to the constitution

Since the National Hospital is currently undertaking renovations, the Port Vila City Council supports the renovation and proudly supports the Children’s Ward with new windows curtains and new self to preserve Children’s tablets.

The Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force, Kalshem Bongran, has revealed plans to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National University of Vanuatu (NUV).

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity (MALFB), Ian Wilson, has announced a clear focus on improving feeder roads to give farmers better access to markets.

The Minister of Agriculture, Ian Wilson, yesterday announced an ambitious national target to plant 10 million new kava plants by 2030 as part of efforts to boost production. Kava is usually planted one metre apart, so about 10,000 plants can…

Chairman of Vanuatu Kava Industry Association, William Colmar, has strongly opposed a suggestion made during the kava forum for the government to allow kava imports to address the current domestic shortage.

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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…

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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…