Progress on the geotechnical investigations for the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) rebuild has reached a major milestone, according to the CBD Recovery Project Management Unit.

The 1.6 tons of cocaine that has been seized recently at Havannah Harbor on board of a yacht, Inner Smile, has been confirmed to be pure cocaine.

The Government of Vanuatu and the World Bank have signed an agreement for additional financing of US$28 million (equivalent to more than VT3 billion) to support the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project.

The government has decided that a new fuel supplier will be established in Vanuatu.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has unveiled a new bus fare system across Efate aimed at standardizing travel costs.

A man responsible for a fatal drunk-driving crash received a suspended sentence because of his remorse and efforts to compensate the victim's family.

Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict, said Human Rights Activist, Anne Pakoa.

Chairman of the Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO), Dr Willie Tokon, said he is proud of the work being carried out by civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Vanuatu.

A man has been sentenced to 4 years and 4 months in jail for raping a child, which resulted in her pregnancy.

People of Torres in TORBA Province have raised concerns over the service of Air Vanuatu following the cancellation of its flight last Friday.

Countries across the region including Vanuatu have experienced increasingly complex natural hazards and disasters, making effective early warning systems and clear communication more important than ever.

Only Port Vila City Council (PVCC) councillors’ allowances were suspended, while their salaries remained payable, according to the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Leith Veremaito.

The Supreme Court has acquitted a man charged with rape after finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

The government, through the Ministry of Trades, Industry and Tourism, has announced that the new vessel to link trade between Vanuatu and New Caledonia will commence operations next month (April).

Bus fares for adults in Port Vila have remained largely unchanged since the early 1990s, despite more than two decades of rising operational costs in the transport sector.

The five-year Corporate Plan for the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) was launched yesterday.

The Embassy of Indonesia has confirmed that 53 applicants have so far expressed interest in the Indonesian Aid Scholarship program.

The Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) has launched three new qualification programs aimed at strengthening the workforce and addressing shortages in key sectors such as health and education.

Seven Burundian nationals are still being held under immigration detention after authorities discovered that their claims of being investors in Vanuatu were false.

An investigation from the Office of the Ombudsman has found the Teaching Service Commission’s (TSC) recruitment of temporary teachers to be unlawful.

United Nations experts say they are «gravely concerned» about attempts to block a Vanuatu-led climate resolution at the UN General Assembly.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has sent emergency health and nutrition supplies to Ambae to support communities affected by the increased volcanic activity.

The Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Tuesday in Japan with the Japan’s Minister of Environment, Ishihara Hirotaka.

Each of the 430 members of the Vanuatu Police Force (VFC) and civilian staff involved in the December 2024 earthquake response will receive an average estimated risk allowance of VT254,186.

A British national and a Lithuanian were arrested after the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) seized 1.6 tons of cocaine on board a yacht at Havannah Harbour in north Efate.

The Government of Vanuatu has launched a landmark tax reform called the Vanuatu Sales Monitoring System (VSMS).

Vanuatu Beverage Limited has stepped forward to support communities affected by volcanic ash on Ambae Island by donating 1,800 litres of clean drinking water to assist families facing water shortages.

Children walking to Suango Primary School along Mele Road will now have safer access, thanks to a volunteer initiative by Fletcher Organisation (Vanuatu) Ltd.

Maewo Island residents have raised concerns about a sharp increase in their electricity bills, with some claiming their monthly payments have surged without clear explanation.

As uncertainty grips the world and Vanuatu faces rising challenges, two companies are giving back to the community. Fletcher Construction is fixing the road stretching from Mele main road to Suango School so students do not get muddy on their…

Vanuatu has secured another increase in its allocation in the international jack mackerel fishery, highlighting both the recovery of fish stocks and the country’s growing role in sustainable fisheries management.

The Minister of Health, John Still Tari Qetu, said that if women are empowered, supported, and protected, the country’s heath system becomes stronger.

The Grand Hotel and Casino has unveiled a new premium coffee blend, Zagame Bros Coffee, offering guests and visitors a unique coffee experience just as it reopens this month after 14 months of extensive restoration.

Vanuatu’s economy rebounded strongly last year, with the government collecting VT8.9 billion in surplus, after years of operating in deficit.

The government will clear the remaining Air Vanuatu loan borrowed from the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) by December 2027.