Vanuatu’s Acting Director for the Department of Oceans and Maritime Affairs, Tony Tevi, has said culture and traditional governance must remain at the centre of ocean management and policy implementation across the Pacific.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has announced that a new Twin Otter aircraft is expected to arrive in Vanuatu next month as part of Government reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation sector and improving domestic connectivity.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has confirmed that the World Bank has agreed to provide funding of nearly VT3 billion to strengthen Vanuatu’s fisheries sector, as the Government pushes ahead with major reforms aimed at maximising benefits from the country’s…

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) is set to convene a special sitting on Thursday, 21 May, at 9:00am to deliberate on a motion of no confidence against Lady Mayor Jenny Tasale, in what could lead to a major leadership…

The rehabilitation of the Ministry of Finance building in central Port Vila is now underway, more than a year after the structure was damaged during the devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake on 17 December 2024. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Ltd,…

Parliament, through its First Ordinary Session, which officially opened yesterday, is expected to appropriate more than VT200 million for the payment of government employees’ contributions to the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF).

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) has confirmed that engineers did not inspect the newly repaired Tagabe Road before the contractor sealed it, raising concerns after potholes appeared just one week after the work was completed.

The Government is seeking an additional VT56 million under the Supplementary Budget to continue settling court-ordered compensation linked to a controversial 2014 citizenship revocation case that resulted in business closures, financial losses, and years of legal battles.

A group of fearless women activists from Vanuatu gathered outside the Parliament building in Port Vila on Friday morning, ahead of the opening of the First Ordinary Session of Parliament for 2026, to protest the rising cost of living and…

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeals by former Member of Parliament (MP) Lulu Sakias and businessman Amos Warsal, confirming their 12-month prison sentences for misappropriation offences linked to Vanuatu’s citizenship programme.

The Chief Justice (CJ) of the Republic of Vanuatu, Vincent Lunabek, led a visit to correctional facilities in Port Vila yesterday as part of efforts by the judiciary to assess the living conditions of detainees and strengthen oversight of the…

Relations between Vanuatu and Shanghai Municipality in China were further strengthened this week through educational exchanges, municipal cooperation, and diplomatic engagements held in Port Vila.

The Government will present a Supplementary Appropriation (2026) Bill in the First Ordinary Session of Parliament scheduled for Friday, 15 May, seeking approval for an additional VT5.3 billion to be issued from the Public Fund.

First Political Advisor (PA) to the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Marcellino Pipite, says no government office can claim it was unaware of the arrival of the Landing Craft (LC) Karaka vessel, stressing that the initiative forms part of the…

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has warned that the right to strike for workers is at risk because of the Bill for the Trade Disputes (Amendment) Act going before Parliament soon.

The Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) has improved bladder check services with the introduction of new flexible cystoscopy technology, helping doctors provide safer, less painful, and more accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients.

The 2026 Vanuatu National Literary Awards have officially opened, marking the return of the Sot Sot Storian micro-fiction competition for its third year alongside the launch of the inaugural Poetri Pawa Praes National Poetry Award.

Efforts to improve volcanic tsunami preparedness across the Pacific have advanced in Port Vila, as experts from Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Japan reviewed progress on a major Japan-led disaster risk reduction project. The third Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) meeting of…

The only woman in Vanuatu’s 52-member Parliament, Marie Louise Milne, has delivered a message of encouragement to young mothers across the country, saying motherhood should not mark the end of education or future ambitions.

The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) regarding Matthew and Hunter (Umaenupne and Umaeneag/Leka) as one-sided and misleading in the way…

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.