Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO) is driving the localisation of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Vanuatu.

The Acting Director of the Department of Climate Change, Nelson Kalo, represented the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MoCCA) and Vanuatu this week in Fiji as Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) to deliver the welcome address…

The ‘No’ Group has raised concerns about the parliamentary process, particularly regarding the authority of a Member of Parliament (MP) to approve proposed constitutional amendments before the Nation Referendum takes place.

All public Facebook page and group administrators in Vanuatu are urged to moderate their own pages and groups in order to control swearing and threatening language.

The Operations Manager at RecycleCorp Vanuatu, Shaun Hibgame, revealed that the company dispatches approximately 12 to 15 shipments annually from Port Vila, with shipments departing once a month, and from Santo every two to three months.

The Vanuatu Government is relying on donor assistance to rebuild schools damaged by Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Harold, Judy, Kevin and Lola.

Almost 200 leaders have failed to comply with their reporting obligations by not filing annual returns of assets and liabilities to the Ombudsman last year, contrary to section 33 of the Leadership Code Act.

A capacity building workshop aimed at assisting environmental leaders and Government officers in creating effective plans for community conservation areas is taking place this week in Port Vila.

Step into the vibrant world of Navenu Nakamal in the heart of Anamburu Zone 1, where the aroma of freshly brewed kava wafts through the air, enticing locals and visitors alike.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fiji National University (FNU) to improve Vanuatu’s healthcare workforce in various health fields.

The Women Against Crime and Corruption (WACC) organisation has organised a Human Rights Defender Consultation meeting yesterday at Golden Port in Port Vila.

Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, is reaching out to Ni-Vanuatu workers currently in Australia, urging those who have disengaged or absconded to come forward.

Members of the public on social media have been snubbed for asking where the Vatu (VT) 350 million fund for the current Referendum Public Awareness came from, as the popular sentiment is where the money has come from does not…

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Hilaire Bule, wants to clarify to the public that the recent increase in the Salary Act is a decision of the privilege committee and has nothing to do with…

Referendum Regulation Order signed

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Executive submitted a New Project Proposal (NPP) of VT680 million covering COVID-19 risk allowances for 1,200 health workers in 2023, but it was not approved by the Ministerial Budget Committee (MBC).

Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, will travel to Australia this week, accompanied by Australian High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Heidi Bootle, and an official delegation.

It has been 60 years since Indonesia has refused humanitarian agencies and international media access to enter West Papua.

A local sandalwood licensee, Jonathan Naupa, wants the Government to tighten control over whoever receives a sandalwood license to remove opportunists.

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB), Nako Natuman, said he is not happy with the services of the Vanuatu Rural Development Bank (VRDB), formerly known as the Vanuatu Agriculture Development Bank.

The people of Futuna have not had an inter-island vessel visit their island since January until now.

The heads of agencies at the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) have joined forces to explore fresh approaches to supporting staff mental health and wellbeing.

The General Manager (GM) of Iririki Island Resort and Spa Vanuatu, Andrew Deeley, has clarified that when they purchased the Jewel Casino from its previous owner, the family does not have any involvement with them.

Vanuatu needs to plant more sandalwood to increase volume and keep the industry going, said the Director General (DG) of the ministry responsible, Timothy Tumukon.

Excited viewers watched the first episode of a 6-part series of UMA’s Kitchen filmed entirely in Vanuatu, last night (Thursday, 4 April).

The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) has instructed the Ministry of Health (MoH) executive to urgently settle all grievances of more than 200 nurses at the Vila Central Hospital (VCH) on Tuesday, April 2 2024.

The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) demonstrated its commitment to equipping its senior officers in leadership roles to better perform and carry out their duties and roles through a Director and Human Resource Officers (HROs) Performance Agreement Training…

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Bergmans Iati, said that addressing classroom overcrowding is a management issue that should be handled by individual schools.

The newly appointed President of the SANMA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Bridley Livo said one of his visions is to strengthen revenue collection efforts for the council.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has extended the current arrangement to temporarily accept Certificates of Identity (COIs) for Vanuatu Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers until 30 June 2024.

The Vanuatu Daily Post Newspaper has criticised Indonesia for its contradictory stance on human rights issues, particularly supporting human rights activities in Gaza while overlooking the controversial ongoing situation in West Papua.

Good morning, my fellow readers of the Kava Vine! This week, we embark on a pleasant journey to a hidden gem nestled within the Bladiniere Estate – a nakamal by the name of Pandanas. While this establishment boasts of seven…

Many years ago while working as Editor of the Vanuatu Weekly - a Government mouthpiece which no longer exists, I had an interview with the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) who was in Port Vila…

The recent proposal by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) to introduce a fixed charge for self-generated electricity using solar power systems has sparked an intense debate among Vanuatu’s citizens. The decision, targeting customers of VUI in Santo and outer islands…

The ‘No’ campaign Referendum Group has given the Electoral Commission a seven-day notice, which ends today, to stop the National Referendum on proposed changes to Articles 17A and 17B of the Constitution.