Down South on the beautiful island of Tanauta, the foundations of leadership were laid for Abraham Nasak—a man whose commitment to service and resilience has positioned him at the forefront of Vanuatu’s disaster management efforts.

An independent forensic review has identified more than VT200 million difference between the amount of Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) revenue owed to the Government and the actual transfers made during the period from January 2019 to October 2024.

The Government has approved VT20 million in budget support to assist in response efforts to the ongoing volcanic activity on Ambae Island.

The misappropriation case involving the Member of Parliament for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has been committed to the Supreme Court for a plea on April 7.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat has called for peaceful resolution of the Middle East conflict, stressing the importance of adherence to the international principles under the United Nations (UN) Charter.

The Futuna community in Port Vila is preparing for an historic event with the first-ever Futuna Cultural Talent Competition, bringing top cultural groups on Efate together this afternoon at Seaside Futuna from 4pm to 8pm.

A Regional Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Workshop will be held in Port Vila from March 23 to 27.

The Government has intervened in a long-running street lighting dispute after revealing that around VT100 million is outstanding under a contract between the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) and UNELCO.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has asked the Magistrates’ Court to dismiss all charges against him, arguing that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case of criminal misappropriation.

A priority of the Teaching Service (TSC) is ensuring that all government teachers, from early childhood to secondary level, are registered and licensed to teach in schools, as required by the Teaching Service Act.

Despite no official date yet set for the upcoming municipal elections in Port Vila, political parties are already mobilizing at the local council level in preparation for the polls.

The number of buses operating on Efate has been capped at 1400, according to Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Reginald Tabi. He confirmed that no additional permits will be issued beyond this limit. Speaking to the…

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is preparing a Council of Ministers (COM) paper to seek funding for more school principals, who are urgently needed.

A change in deployment by Carnival Cruise Line will result in a reduction in cruise ship visits to Vanuatu from April 2028, according to the company.

Talua Theological Training Institute (TTTI) is currently educating 62 students across its accredited programmes, Principal Pastor Philip Baniuri says.

Suspects charged over Vanuatu’s daring daylight airport armed heist are expected to enter their pleas before the Supreme Court of Vanuatu on April 7 at 8:30am.

The Supreme Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 11 years and six months’ imprisonment for a series of violent and sexual offences against two women over more than a year.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has allowed an appeal by Aneityum-based tour operator Joseph Yasifu, overturning a Supreme Court decision that had ordered his eviction from Mystery Island and barred him from conducting business there.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) across the country, with 44 cases reported from early January to mid-February this year.

Ni-Vanuatu rapper Mantis (Ethan-Xavier Hakwa) has arrived in Australia this week ahead of his performance at WOMADelaide, the country’s largest international music, arts, and dance festival.

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for rape on Tanna in 2020.

Vanuatu secured limited but important discussions at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Hawaii this week, with two priority projects formally placed on the table. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance Johnny Koanapo said…

The Court of Appeal (COA) has set aside the Supreme Court's VT500,000 damage award to the former General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), and instead increased it to VT1.5 million.

Two days before the deadline, only 147 of over 1,000 leaders had filed their annual returns, with up to 900 yet to comply.

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday with the Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia/Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) in Canberra, Australia, marking the official entry into force of…

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat emphasised the need for economic transformation yesterday as the central goal of the Government, at a first-ever government forum spearheaded by his office – bringing together government ministers, Directors General (DGs), and senior officials.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has dismissed an application for leave to appeal in a long-running custom land dispute on Malekula, ruling that there was no error in a Supreme Court decision allowing Jeffrey William to remain a party to…

The main cemetery at Laone in North Pentecost has been completely destroyed by soil erosion and rising sea levels.

A 19-year-old woman, about four months pregnant with her first child, has died following a fatal assault in Northwest Malekula, in a case that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls to address violence against women and girls.

Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) is calling on the country’s elected and appointed leaders to fully recognise their responsibilities:

The Miss Vanuatu beauty pageant has never been a core tourism event, according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru.

UNELCO has responded to complaints from customers this week who reported waiting three to four hours to make payments at the temporary Tagabe site, standing in the sun without access to water and experiencing discomfort.

Education Minister Simil Johnson said the government is committed to investing VT10 billion in the National University of Vanuatu (NUV) by 2030, as the university launched its 2026 academic year yesterday with more than 760 students — most of them…

The Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) has transferred approximately USD2.85 million (VT 342 million) to the Vanuatu Government in just sixteen months, marking a record financial performance under the new Maritime Administrator.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched its new Corporate Plan, setting out the strategic direction for strengthening the national health system and improving access to quality services across Vanuatu over the next five years.