Teouma Valley Farms stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and partnership. At the helm are the Farm Owner Michelle Prendergast and Farm Manager James Nalpini—a duo whose complementary skills, mutual respect and shared determination have turned challenges into opportunities…

The State House has condemned the malicious use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impersonate President Nikenike Vurobaravu, warning that such actions threaten national security and public trust.

The man behind the Api La Savate scheme, Apitone Tokotuu, is leaving Vanuatu today after receiving a notice from immigration on Wednesday requiring him to voluntarily depart the country.

The TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) has confirmed that a new fuel station will be built on Motalava Island, following a visit by a delegation from Pacific Petroleum to the island earlier this month.

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) and Vanuatu Post Limited (VPL) have new boards of directors, appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo.

The Acting Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Johnny Koanapo, received the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Meto Nganga, and the Acting Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jean-Yves Bibi, at his office yesterday…

The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) will not approve the registration of a scheme operated by French national Apitone Tokotuu, known as Api La Savate, as a business entity in Vanuatu, amid allegations that it is a scam.

A French national individual alleged to be behind a large-scale pyramid scheme in Vanuatu is expected to voluntarily leave the country this Saturday, following mounting public complaints and government action.

Jailed former Speaker of Parliament and former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Epi Constituency, Seoule Simeon, has formally sought reconciliation at the National Nakamal, apologising to the President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs and the people of Vanuatu…

A specialist physician at the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH), Dr Sale Vurobaravu, told Vanuatu Government-sponsored students during yesterday’s pre-departure briefing that they should aim to be assets to the country, not liabilities.

Minister of Internal Affairs Andrew Napuat has announced plans to establish a new police post in South Santo, citing growing population, increased economic activity, and the government’s decentralisation policy as key reasons for the move.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has requested that incident reports must be submitted to the Authority with the names of drivers involved, so disciplinary actions can be taken by the PLTA Board.

Senior Magistrate Kibeon Nimbwen is expected to deliver his ruling today at 3:30pm on whether to grant or deny bail to Gregory Rouard, the principal accused in Vanuatu’s first-ever armed airport heist.

Social media figure known as Api La Savate, whose passport name is Apitone Tokotuu, has been served with a notice to voluntarily leave Vanuatu and return to his country of origin.

After years of financial and operational challenges leading to liquidation, Air Vanuatu must be rebuilt differently with strong management principles and sound business practices, ensuring the undisciplined past is not repeated.

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) and Vanuatu Correctional Services (VCS) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at rehabilitation and city development.

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB), Mr. Timothy Tumukon, has clarified that the Vanuatu Government has not approved uncontrolled farming of marijuana, medical cannabis, or industrial hemp.

More than 50 nurses and health managers in hospitals and clinics across Vanuatu will upgrade their qualifications from diploma to bachelor’s degree after completing a program offered by the Pacific Adventist University (PAU).

A financial contributor to the Api La Savate scheme has called for a refund following allegations that the entity is under investigation for illegal activities in Vanuatu.

Senior church leaders in Vanuatu have spoken out against the sale of prayer-related services and items, saying that prayer and healing are gifts from God that should never be sold, while Pastor Enock Meltesale has defended his actions, insisting that…

Former Miss Earth Fiji, Ms Ashlin Alveena Prasad, is in Vanuatu as part of a regional push to expand her Pacific-based professional firm, Oceania Business Services, and strengthen cross-border engagement among island economies.

Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) is calling on the Government to do away with Commissions of Inquiry (COIs), saying they are a waste of time and money.

The Magistrates Court this week adjourned the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) hearing for the eight suspects accused in what is believed to be Vanuatu’s biggest armed robbery at the Port Vila Airport last year.

Ni-Vanuatu workers are speaking out about harsh working conditions and wage deductions as the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA), through the Department of Labour and Employment Services (DOLES), addressed the liquidation of iComply, a labour hire company that facilitated overseas…

The Vanuatu Government’s revenue from its citizenship programmes has surged in 2025.

A Vanuatu-registered fishing vessel, the Bao Feng, has been fined by Argentine authorities after being detected operating illegally within Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Chubut province.

School leaders and education authorities must respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed on December 22 last year, ensuring that suspended teachers return to their designated teaching posts by January 19.

The Lady Mayor of Port Vila City Council (PVCC), Jenny Regenvanu, has welcomed the investigation launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) into the operations of the Council, describing it as an important step toward addressing public concerns.

The Magistrates Court has granted bail to two people accused of involvement in the recent armed robbery at the Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal.

A joint venture involving Loic Dinh, Ward Demolition and Pierre-Henri Brunet has been awarded the contract to carry out ongoing landslide clearance and stabilisation works at the main wharf area, with authorities hopeful the affected road access could reopen within…

Questions have been raised over the provincial distribution of students selected for the second 2026 nursing intake at the Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE).

Most nurses and health workers who worked during the December 2024 earthquake have received their risk allowance payments, but some are still awaiting payment, which is expected to be processed in the government’s upcoming pay days.

Parents from the Torres Islands are calling on Air Vanuatu to resume service to their airport on Loh Island to ensure their children can start school on time for the 2026 academic year.

The Acting President of Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs, Chief George Bumseng, welcomed the swift action of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) in arresting suspects involved in the armed robbery at Port Vila International Airport on 29 December 2025, but…

Vanuatu will soon hold its second national referendum since Independence.