Friendships can begin in unexpected places, but theirs began on the water. Rillio Rio Rii from Santo Island and Australian rowing coach Andrew Mackenzie first met through a chance meeting at a lagoon-side rowing club in Vanuatu. The partnership that…

Former Prime Minister Barak Sope has renewed his call for the Government of Vanuatu to halt the sale of national passports through the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programmes, warning that the practice has fuelled corruption, weakened national unity and harmed…

Lawyer for the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU), Andrew Bal, confirmed that he will start to file the teachers' damage claims starting on Monday next week.

Human rights advocate Anne Pakoa has cautioned women against sending nude photos in exchange for money, saying there are safer and more dignified ways for women in Vanuatu to earn an income.

Representatives of EastPack Ltd and Prospa, companies that recruit Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers under New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, have conducted drug tests in Port Vila for both returning workers and potential recruits for the next season.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) took part in the 2025 International Organisations and Global Governance Forum, held in Shanghai, China, in November 2025.

The National Green Energy Fund (NGEF), in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC), SPC consultant Castalia, and its local representative in Vanuatu, hosted a consultation workshop at Yumiwork on Wednesday, November 26, gathering feedback from key stakeholders to strengthen the…

A multi-agency Task Force from the Vanuatu Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources (MOLNR) recently visited Fiji to explore the country’s Land Bank system, designed to facilitate the development of customary land through secure and transparent management practices.

The 60-day extension given by the Speaker of Parliament, Stephen Felix, to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, Seoule Simeon, ended yesterday, 27 November 2025.

Former Members of Parliament (MPs) who lost their seats in the dissolution executed by President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, have not been invited to demonstrate their willingness to participate in the planned National Forgiveness and Reconciliation Ceremony…

Mataru Construction Manager Simon Maraki said the Ohlen White Wood area road development is expected to be completed in January, depending on the weather.

Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) Coordinator, Tatavola Matas, drew attention to a disturbing and growing form of online abuse, affecting many Ni-Vanuatu women, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign this week.

The Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) continues to see a rising number of women and young girls seeking support for violence-related issues in Port Vila and across the provinces.

The Supreme Court Office in Port Vila has listed the constitutional application filed by the Opposition against the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament, Stephen Felix, for 9 o’clock this morning.

The recent cutback in funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has raised serious concerns within Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health (MOH), which relies on international partnerships to sustain critical public health and clinical programs.

Tanna is currently the focus of an ambitious geothermal energy project, with the U.S.-based company EGXfuel leading the work in partnership with the Vanuatu government through the Geology and Mines Unit.

Two new community projects in Santo are underway thanks to the Vanuatu–Australia Community Grants Program, improving access to essential services and strengthening resilience for local communities.

Minister of Justice Job Andy officially launched Vanuatu’s national 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign yesterday with a strong call for citizens to “Think twice before you click,” drawing attention to the growing threat of digital abuse.

Three distinguished education leaders recently represented Vanuatu at the Development and Education Conference, supported by the Australian Government, held in Melbourne.

A total of 126 households in the Lalinda community on West Ambrym, who have had access to electricity since June this year, are now disconnected due to the government’s failure to pay solar power supplier Energy 4 All an outstanding…

Balance of Power (BOP) and the Vanuatu Daily Post have partnered over the past six months to interview, photograph and compile the third edition of a book promoting women in country called ‘Nation Builders’.

Local entrepreneur Lopez Adams has returned home following a successful business trip to China, bringing with him renewed confidence, expanded networks, and fresh opportunities aimed at elevating Vanuatu’s business landscape.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has dismissed an application for Judicial Review (JR) brought by former lawyer George Frederick Boar, who sought to overturn a 2024 decision of the Law Council’s Disciplinary Committee refusing his restoration to the register of…

The Vanuatu Government has decided to divert the funds usually allocated for government Christmas parties—totaling VT10 million—towards incentives for Vanuatu’s Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s (PM) Cup football players and coaches.

The Chief's Nakamal will host the National Forgiveness and Reconciliation Ceremony on Unity Day, 29 November 2025, in partnership with the country’s Head of State, the Church, and the Chiefs.

A total of 25 trainees have successfully completed the Certificate I and II in Building Construction training in Southeast Santo, demonstrating strong commitment and determination.

The Minister of Trade and Commerce and Acting Minister of Education, Samson Samsen, met with Professor Ganesh Chand, Chairperson of Pacific Polytech, one of Fiji’s leading technical and vocational institutions, on Wednesday this week.The meeting marked a step toward expanding…

While employment has returned to pre-earthquake levels, labour income and small business earnings remain severely depressed nearly a year later, according to a report by the World Bank and Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics (VBoS).

Seven nationals from Burundi in Africa approached the Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) on Thursday for assistance after they could no longer afford to pay for accommodation in Port Vila.

Early projections have indicated that from January to April 2026 alone, Vanuatu is scheduled to receive 125 cruise ship calls across Port Vila, Mystery Island, Luganville (Espiritu Santo) and selected outer island destinations.

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.