The newly elected councillor of the isolated island of Merelava in TORBA Province, Arthur John Wood, said people want an increase in shipping services to their island.

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is now recognised as a pest that is widely established in the country, as it becomes harder to contain its spread.

Low levels of education among offenders are emerging as a key concern in Vanuatu, with new data showing that most people entering the correctional system have only reached primary school.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed a nationwide increase in fuel prices, which takes effect today following a decision by the Council of Ministers (COM).

The Government of Vanuatu has taken a significant step toward strengthening its economic foundation, with the Ministry of Lands confirming the registration of the country’s first-ever extension of a state land lease to 99 years in Port Vila.

Union of Moderate Parties (UMP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanna constituency, Andrew Wilbur Napuat, has welcomed the Ombudsman report into allegations involving the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Xavier Emanuel Harry.

The Government has rejected claims that the Commercial Investment Unit (CIU) is handling board interviews and appointments without transparency and merit, describing the allegations as unfounded and politically driven.

A 16-year-old boy accused of cannabis possession remains in remand at the country’s only dedicated juvenile detention facility, drawing attention to gaps in the youth justice system.

Ministers from the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) attending the dialogue on global just transition in Port Vila will visit Vanuatu's biggest solar farm project on Efate today for its commissioning.

Crime patterns in Vanuatu show little change, with sexual and drug related offences continuing to make up the majority of cases, Director of Correctional Services Johnny Marango says.

As Vanuatu rebuilds after recent earthquakes, disability advocates are warning that recovery efforts could fail those most in need unless accessibility and inclusion are prioritised from the ground up.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Vanuatu Government, the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), and EGX Fuels Exploration (Vanuatu) Ltd for the country’s first geothermal energy project on Tanna.

An Ombudsman investigation has found that the Minister of Public Works, Xavier Harry, had a conflict of interest when entering into a tenancy agreement with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) after the 2024 earthquake.

Minister of Health John Still Tari Qetu has pleaded not guilty to breaching the Leadership Code Act [CAP. 240] but pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional assault.

The seven nationals from Burundi, a landlocked country in East Africa, who are facing deportation due to an immigration violation, refused to board their scheduled flight out of the country.

The University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) has elected a new executive team to lead the student body, with the official handover held recently at the USP Emalus Campus.

Works are underway in PENAMA Province to replant trees around water sources and along coastal areas.

Eight accomplices charged over the robbery at Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal on 29 December 2025 have pleaded guilty, while the alleged mastermind has denied all charges before the Supreme Court.

Multiple namele leaves were placed yesterday morning at the Etas Subdivision site, raising questions about the progress of the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project. The Vanuatu Daily Post visited the site and observed several leaves placed on machinery,…

Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek adjourned the plea of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency, Jay Ngwele, over allegations of misappropriating VT1 million in public funds yesterday morning.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has convicted a man of rape in a case arising from a family gathering, reinforcing that consent is essential, even within close family relationships.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has acquitted a Tanna village chief charged with rape, ruling that the prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that he was present at the scene of the alleged crime.

Six years after Category 5 Tropical Cyclone (TC) Harold badly damaged the Catholic mission in Melsisi, Central Pentecost, the community has begun efforts to rebuild one of the country’s largest church buildings.

Chief Derick Leona, a kava buyer on Pentecost, says the island has the potential to reach the government target of 10 million kava plants by 2030.

The Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) has confirmed that three fishing vessels — Bao Feng, Hai Xing 2, and Bao Win — previously registered under the Vanuatu flag and recently fined by Argentina for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing…

The Diocesan Mission Office of the Anglican Diocese of Banks and Torres has sent warm Easter greetings to its members across TORBA Province and beyond, calling for reflection, unity, and renewed faith during the holy season.

The Chairman of Wawa Council of Chiefs of South Pentecost, Chief Pita Watas, has called on Nangol tour operators to respect the tradition of the nangol ceremony.

President Nikenike Vurobaravu has extended his Easter message to the nation, calling on citizens to reflect on the true meaning of the season and renew their faith in God.

Air Vanuatu is in the process of recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the national carrier works to rebuild and strengthen its operations following a turbulent period.

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on Vanuatu students to reject a new Indonesian scholarship programme, describing it as propaganda on West Papua and what it terms “chequebook diplomacy.”

Rising fuel prices and global tensions in the Middle East have renewed calls for Pacific nations, including Vanuatu, to speed up their transition to renewable energy. Experts say moving to solar, wind, and other local sources could protect island economies…

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed three new cases of pertussis (whooping cough), bringing the total number of reported cases to 811 since the outbreak began in mid-2025. These new cases are from Efate (one case) and Tanna (two…

An assessment has been carried out at Lonorore Airport on Pentecost to prepare the facility to accommodate ATR aircraft.

The Supreme Court has sentenced three men known in the Vanuatu political arena to 12 months’ imprisonment after they admitted to misappropriating funds connected to the country’s citizenship program.

The developer behind the Port Havannah Marina project has pushed back against growing speculation surrounding the development, rejecting claims of a fallout among partners and concerns over environmental compliance.