A man in his early 70s, living on Efate, was charged this week by the Vanuatu Prosecution with three counts of sexual intercourse without consent involving a boy aged 12–13 years.

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group is expected to sign a financial agreement of VT700 million to support health projects in Vanuatu.

A reliable source within the government has revealed that an Indian national managed to leave Vanuatu amid ongoing police investigations into alleged illegal sales of Vanuatu passports and irregularities in the government’s Citizenship Programme.

While the TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) is working to develop its economy and tourism, it is also striving to protect its environment and address the impacts of climate change. However, the Public Works Department’s rusty old heavy machines have…

Clerk of Parliament, Maxime Banga, confirmed yesterday afternoon that the motion of no confidence against Speaker of Parliament Stephen Felix was lodged at 8:19am. As prescribed by the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Vanuatu, the motion included both a…

China has granted VT6.8 billion to Vanuatu for the renovation of key public buildings damaged by last year’s earthquake, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat and Chinese Ambassador Li Minggang yesterday.

Starting next year, the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) contribution rate for employers and employees will rise by 2%, as approved by Parliament.

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, confirmed in Parliament yesterday morning that the delivery of the first of two new Twin Otter aircraft acquired by the Vanuatu Government is expected by the end of November.

The Opposition bloc has accused Speaker of Parliament Stephen Felix of breaching the Constitution and Parliament Standing Orders, lodging a motion yesterday morning seeking his removal.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has listed for a Conference Hearing the matter of an Urgent Constitutional Application (UCA) filed by five Members of Parliament (MPs), Andrew Wilbur Napuat, Allan Liki, Blaise Sumptoh, Micah Oliver, and Mathy Pehn Lange, to…

The Bill for the Political Parties Registration (Amendment) Act No. of 2025 is scheduled to be debated when Parliament convenes for its Second Ordinary Session, commencing today, Thursday, 6 November 2025.

The Parliament of Vanuatu will officially commence its Second Ordinary Session at 8:30 a.m. today, continuing the nation’s legislative calendar for the year.

The Vanuatu Government has committed to strengthening financial integrity and its global reputation with the official launch of the Mutual Evaluation Technical Team (METT), a national taskforce mandated to lead the country’s preparations for the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering…

Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded a total of fourteen (14) people currently living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), a virus that weakens the immune system and can develop to AIDs if left untreated.

Across Vanuatu’s islands, women are preserving more than just food — they’re preserving futures.

Citizens are urged to prepare as the 2025/2026 Tropical Cyclone (TC) season begins today, with two to four cyclones predicted, at least one of which is expected to be a category 3 or higher intensity.

Vice Chairman of Group 'Vote No', Norbert Sumsum Tawual, has criticised the Opposition’s urgent constitutional application regarding Article 17A of the Eighth Constitutional Amendment, calling it an attempt to interfere with the ongoing judicial review process.

The Supreme Court quashed the decision of the former Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Josiah Kuatpen, classifying Governor of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV), August Letlet, as not “a fit and proper person in accordance with…

TORBA Province’s first x-ray service is now available at Quatvaes Hospital, supported by a new solar energy system from Australia’s REnew Pacific Respond Global HELPR-1 project.

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The University of the South Pacific (USP) has announced that its Land Management programs will soon be offered at USP’s Emalus Campus in Port Vila starting in Semester 1, 2026. This milestone decision follows the USP Council’s directive to decentralize…

Three students from the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) have showcased an innovative automated traffic light control system using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology during the three-day VIT Skills Competition held from October 15 to 17.

Trade and agricultural cooperation between China and Vanuatu continue to expand, with bilateral trade between Sichuan Province and Vanuatu reaching US$4.27 million (around VT521 million)in 2024, a 13 percent increase from the previous year. The growth reflects both nations’ determination…

Vanuatu is poised to begin 2026 with an expansion of trade in goods and services with New Caledonia, promoting value-added production and improving market access for its agricultural and manufactured exports through a new trade vessel.

Twenty-seven individuals who absconded from seasonal work programs in Australia and New Zealand have been temporarily banned from returning abroad, according to the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF).

President of the TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC), Edgar Howard, has called the deteriorating condition of the classrooms and boys’ dormitory at the Baldwin Lonsdale Memorial School on Vanua Lava a disgrace to the legacy of the late leader.

The Leader of Opposition, Ishmael Kalsakau said Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should be held accountable for allowing fake IDs on social media during the parliamentary debate on the Bill for the Harmful Digital Communication (Amendment) Act.

A 30-year-old man from Erromango has been sentenced to 3-years in prison for an assault at Metro Nightclub in the early morning of October 3 last year. The victim was taken home and later died.

A private school at Forari in east Efate is once again offering free fourth-term education to ease parents’ financial burdens.

The government will disburse the first instalment of Air Vanuatu loan at VT250 million in the week following a Guarantee Agreement signing last Friday.

The recently launched VT31.5 billion mini township project cannot move forward unless the Port Vila water source is relocated, as the project site is situated on the water source protected under the Water Act.

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.