Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, has stressed the need for Ni-Vanuatu to take ownership of their economy as foreign-owned businesses expand into suburban areas.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has confirmed it will submit the names of eligible transport operators to the Department of Finance this week as part of the Government’s fuel subsidy support for the sector.

The Supreme Court has struck out a constitutional application brought by the Atin Family in relation to a long-running customary land dispute, ruling the case was “misconceived, inappropriate and an abuse of the process of the Court.”

Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek said in court yesterday that the principal defendant in the alleged misappropriation of VT1 million in government imprest funds is Malcom Tarileo, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae and current Deputy Leader of the…

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has confirmed that no increase in bus or taxi fares has been approved in SANMA Province, despite claims circulating on social media.

The Supreme Court has struck out a constitutional application brought by Lenard Bice and Derick Welan, ruling that the case lacked legal merit and amounted to an abuse of court process.

Prisoners in Vanuatu are serving longer sentences than before, a trend that is beginning to raise concerns about pressure on correctional facilities.

Vanuatu is facing a looming cattle shortage, as the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB) rolls out a targeted five-year plan aimed at rebuilding the national herd.

The former Prime Minister (PM), Sato Kilman, has raised concerns that he was not called to give evidence before the Commission of Inquiry into alleged breaches in the issuance of a diplomatic passport to Mr Han Yq Hans in 2023.

Former Prime Minister (PM), Barak Tame Sope, has strongly voiced his opposition to any proposed security-related agreements involving Vanuatu and foreign powers.

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…