The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday approved the first project under its region-wide crisis financing mechanism, giving Vanuatu faster access to financing following disasters and other major emergencies.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has sentenced a 44-year-old father to five years and six months’ imprisonment after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting his five-year-old daughter.

Passengers travelling by bus around Efate will face a new fare structure from 1 September 2026, with fares increasing according to travel distance.

It is very sad to see that many voters have failed to verify their ID cards and confirm their names on the electoral roll, only to be turned away when they arrived to vote yesterday.

Only six companies in Vanuatu currently hold certification to standards such as ISO 9001, compared with more than 120 in Fiji, with local businesses set to learn more about the benefits of certification at an event this week.

A 24-year-old Fanafo man, Harold Visvis, has been sentenced to 30 months and 22 days in prison after pleading guilty to intentionally assaulting his wife, who was five months pregnant at the time, in an incident followed by the stillbirth…

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) says a recent ceremony involving students preparing to travel to Indonesia for further studies was not an official ministry engagement and is not formally recognised by the Minister or Director General.

South Sea Cargo (SSC) says farmers can transport a large bag of kava from the islands to Port Vila for VT10,000, following concerns raised about sea freight costs.

Of the 56 names submitted to contest the Port Vila Municipal Election tomorrow (Wednesday), two were rejected by the Electoral Commission.

Fourteen ni-Vanuatu students are preparing to leave for China to begin their studies at Shanghai University after receiving Chinese Government Scholarships for 2026.

Kava shortages in Port Vila are becoming more frequent, with Santo farmers threatening to stop supplying the capital’s markets over high transport costs.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has called on MPs from northern Vanuatu to unite and defend the Government’s plan to develop Luganville as an economic hub.

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) has confirmed to the Vanuatu Daily Post that approximately VT5 million was spent on the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation for six men who remain missing at sea after a banana boat travelling from…

Young people taking part in Vanuatu Youth Parliament 2026 now have a practical guide to parliamentary procedures, democratic participation and governance following the launch of a new participants’ handbook.

Construction works to upgrade Tokyo Settlement, between Pango Road and Lagoon Road near the Le Lagon Resort, have officially commenced under the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project.

A court hearing today will determine the eligibility of Adams Shedrack, one of two applicants who sought to contest the upcoming Port Vila City Council (PVCC) election but were not declared by the Electoral Commission (EC) following advice from the…

Air Vanuatu’s ATR 72-600 is currently in Cairns for a scheduled engine change, while Solomon Airlines has been contracted to temporarily operate the Port Vila–Santo route during the maintenance period.

Vanuatu can now process and examine specimens for diseases like cancer locally through a dedicated Histopathology Unit at the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH).

The Government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MoLNR), has confirmed that the bid evaluation process for the CW-1 Water Supply Improvement contract package under the Luganville Resilient Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project is progressing following the…

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their police forces to tackle regional security threats, including transnational crime, drug trafficking, people smuggling, illegal fishing and other crimes that cross national borders.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has dismissed an appeal by Clarence Ngwele and Isleno Leasing Company Limited against the Republic of Vanuatu over allegations of defamation and breach of duty of care arising from a 2018 Commission of Inquiry (COI).

Ifira General Services (IGS) began clearance works on the 1.56km Blacksands road yesterday to prepare it for tarsealing under a VT83 million contract awarded by the Government.

Chiefs and the Member of Parliament (MP) for TAFEA Outer Islands, Tomker Netvunei, are calling on the Government to resume the search for a missing boat and its six passengers.

The family of a Chinese construction worker who died after becoming seriously ill while working in Luganville is appealing for the return of his mobile phone and assistance with funeral expenses from his former employer.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has overturned a VT7.5 million compensation order arising from a vehicle collision near Parliament, finding that the amount awarded by the Supreme Court was not properly supported by evidence.

The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) has rejected allegations of improper conduct and regulatory interference raised by Opposition Leader Ishmael Kalsakau, saying Safety Order No. 02 of 2026 was lawfully issued to a customer following safety concerns over electricity being exported…

The TAFEA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) has estimated that it will cost VT2 billion to expand Tanna Airport to accommodate larger aircraft under its newly launched four-year economic plan.

Vanuatu is considering raising the minimum age for workers entering Australia and New Zealand’s seasonal labour mobility programmes from 21 to 25, a move the Commissioner of Labour (COL), James Willie, says would give young people more time to remain…

The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on calls for tougher punishment for people convicted of rape, including proposals for chemical castration, as debate continues over how Vanuatu should respond to serious sexual offences.

The Opposition has raised concerns over the Vanuatu National Hospital’s (VNH) oxygen supply and recurring power problems, saying the issues could put pressure on critical services, while the Ministry of Health (MOH) says the situation is being actively managed and…

The Opposition is calling for the immediate suspension of the Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and an independent investigation into a safety order issued to a local renewable energy company, citing allegations of procedural unfairness and inconsistent…

The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Port Moresby, which handles U.S. interests in Vanuatu, has defended the decision to permanently include Vanuatu in the U.S. Visa Bond Programme, saying the measure is aimed at enforcing immigration laws and reducing visa…

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) is taking further measures to strengthen the safety of small boats operating in Vanuatu, particularly banana boats travelling between islands, by making satellite tracking or emergency communication devices mandatory amid challenges faced by authorities…

Vanuatu’s minimum wage is under review, with the country’s Tripartite Labour Advisory Council (TLAC) beginning its first assessment as pressure grows from workers calling for higher wages.