The Court of Appeal (COA) has dismissed an appeal brought by Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Director Teddy Garae and the Attorney General (AG), affirming the Supreme Court’s ruling that the FIU’s direction requiring Care International Committee (CIC) to remove its…
The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has raised alarm over newly introduced by-laws and increased fees imposed by the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) and the Port Vila City Council (PVCC), warning that the measures are placing heavy strain on…
The New Zealand government launched yesterday afternoon the latest phase of support to improve the Port Vila Seafront area, making it safer and more accessible.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Vanuatu Ferry Limited is liable for injuries sustained by an employee during a workplace accident in 2021, awarding a total of VT1.1 million in damages and VT600,000 in costs.
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has called on the Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC) to provide proper reporting on government funds allocated to the organisation, as he handed over a VT50 million grant in support yesterday.
Demolition work on the old Port Vila Police Station, which stood as a symbol of law and order in the heart of the capital for nearly 50 years, starts today.
The Supreme Court has dismissed three related legal actions brought by South Korean nationals Gil Yang Yoon and Choi Eun Cheol, who had challenged a 2023 ministerial deportation decision. The matters—heard together before Justice Edwin Peter Goldsbrough—involved a constitutional petition,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has emphasised that recent parliamentary changes requiring foreign advisers working in Vanuatu’s security sector to be stationed at neutral venues or their respective embassies, and to obtain ministerial authorisation before accessing government premises, are “necessary…
The Minister of Infrastructure and Public Utilities has revealed in Parliament that he does not yet know how much revenue Vanuatu receives from the management of its airspace.
The Government of Vanuatu will officially launch the National Housing Policy 2025–2035 in Port Vila at the Seafront stage, Feiawa Park on 19 November (tomorrow).
The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) will not enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the government until all teachers’ back pay is paid in full.
Twenty-one custom chiefs from across Vanuatu have convened to call for an urgent review of the Land Reform Act, saying the legislation has not fully benefited indigenous landowners since its introduction.
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Torres Constituency, Christophe Emelee, has accused MPs of selling their votes during the 2024 national referendum on constitutional amendments, alleging that each MP was promised a payment of VT1 million to secure their support…
The Opposition bloc’s 11 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Rural Development Party’s (RDP) and the Union of Moderate Parties’ (UMP) attempted motion in Parliament yesterday morning, to topple Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat, marked the first no-confidence motion against…
The SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), through its Legislative Committee, has decided to repeal section 3(b) of its Pest Control of Food Establishment By-Law No.7 of 2025, following public controversy.
The SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) has refuted sale claims surrounding the Marobe Market area, confirming that no land has been sold and that all new developments on the site are operating under rental agreements.
The Oceans Act recently passed by Parliament will restore authority over coastal waters to traditional leaders and communities that depend on ocean resources.
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has voiced support for the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report into the alleged sale of Vanuatu diplomatic passports, saying the investigation should cover the period from 2016 to the present.
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu heard yesterday that Justin Ngwele has stepped down as legal counsel for the five Members of Parliament (MPs) challenging the Constitution (Eighth) (Amendment) Act No. 21 of 2023.
A newly revealed by-law from the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) that forbids women from selling food during their menstruation has sparked strong backlash from civil society groups, with the Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO) calling it discriminatory while…
The Minister of Education, Simil Johnson, said in Parliament yesterday that the government is prepared to face court if there are any teachers' damage claims.
From wild canes, coconut leaves, hurricane lamps, torches, and solar lights, mothers from the Vanmelang to Baravet area now welcome the Waterfall Hydro Power Project.
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.
