A total of 47 Ni-Vanuatu students were among 1,005 students who graduated from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) under the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences on Thursday this week.

With construction set to begin in the coming weeks, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MoLNR) is stepping up efforts to ensure contractor preparations for the Tokyo Settlement Upgrade are aligned with environmental, social, and safety standards.

The Council of Ministers (COM) has raised the initial VT329 million fuel subsidy package to VT766 million to stabilise prices in key sectors covering inter island shipping, electricity, agriculture, and public transport.

The government is considering a minimum wage increase to support workers struggling with the rising cost of living.

For Isaac Abraham, graduating from the University of the South Pacific (USP) this week was not just an academic milestone. It was the result of years of endurance shaped by life in the remote Santo Big Bay bush.

Authorities have launched a formal investigation into an alleged attempted rape that occurred over the weekend in the Switch On area of Port Vila, raising concerns about public safety and due process.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has called on donor partners and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to work more closely with the Government, warning against operating independently without alignment to national priorities.

A construction worker employed by a Chinese company in Port Vila has suffered a serious workplace accident, raising concerns about occupational health and safety standards and the enforcement capacity of the Department of Labour (DoL).

The Office of the Public Prosecutor (OPP) has amended for the second time the charges against the two defendants, the former Director of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU), Malcom Tarileo, and the current Deputy Leader of the…

A new national Labour Force Survey has revealed a concerning picture for Vanuatu’s youth, with 44 per cent of ni-Vanuatu aged between 15 and 24 not in employment, education or training.

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.