The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health (MOH) for its outstanding contributions to tobacco control.

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has come out to congratulate the Government through, Rick Tchamako Mahe, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister for Labour, for signing the long-awaited order that will bring about an increase in the minimum…

Minister of Justice, John Still Tari Qetu, has made changes to the composition of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) tasked with investigating the concerns surrounding Vanuatu’s Citizenship program.

The National Wastewater Taskforce must be revived to improve the water quality of the Emten and Ekasuvat Lagoon, which is unsafe for public health.

Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), Colonel Robson Iavro, has been suspended as of Monday, May 29 2023.

The division among the councillors of the Graon mo Jastis Pati (GJP) in MALAMPA Province has once again prevented their chance to secure the position of President in the MALAMPA Provincial Government Council (MPGC) election held yesterday in Lakatoro, Malekula.

Vanuatu delegates to the World Health Assembly had a bilateral meeting with the Director General (DG) of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to address Vanuatu’s health needs.

Partners responsible for the use and disposal of chemical waste in Port Vila and Luganville recently gathered for a daylong workshop to go through the draft National Implementation Plan (NIP) drawn up by scientists from the Samoa-based South Pacific Regional…

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance immigration services and upgrade its systems, the Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services, under the leadership of Director Jeffrey Markson, has recently announced a significant reform.

The importation of second hand Hyundai buses and other vehicle brands that emit high emissions will be banned by the end of 2023.

The British High Commissioner, Nicolette Brent, hosted a reception on May 18th to mark the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The event was attended by the President, Nikenike Vurobaravu.

The Government of Vanuatu, under the leadership of the Prime Minister (PM) Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, has announced it has made significant strides in recovering national resources that have long been subject to robbery, corruption and malpractice.

A fuel pump worth around VT6 million has been damaged after a car drove into the Tagabe Fuel Station and caught fire yesterday morning.

The captains of the two Chinese fishing vessels Dongangxing13 and Dongangxing16 were found not guilty in a Supreme Court retrial yesterday.

Sato Kilman was removed as Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Lands by Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau yesterday.

A new office for the SHEFA Public Works Department has recently been opened by the Minister responsible, Marcellino Barthelemy.

After a week following the opening of the 2023 First Ordinary Session of Parliament, the Leader of Government Business announced the withdrawal of 15 out of the 22 Bills scheduled for debate this Session, followed by the closing of the…

Some cash and other items belonging to staff members from departments within the Ministry of Health (MOH) were stolen in a break-in this week.

Female VNPF staff were hesitant to report alleged misconduct by the General Manager to the disciplinary committee because it was headed by the GM himself, the Supreme Court heard yesterday.

The Supreme Court has dismissed all criminal charges against 66-year-old Willie Clement Alfred who was accused by his biological daughter to have had sexual intercourse with her, without her consent.

A delegation from the Ministry of Health (MOH) have highlighted health issues in Vanuatu at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) at Geneva in Switzerland.

An outbreak of influenza-like illness/respiratory illness, commonly known as flu has been declared following an increase of patients across the country.

The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Climate Change with support and funding from the Government of Austria has implemented a solar mini grid located in Southwest Bay, Malekula.

The Vanuatu Electoral Office has prepared a Policy Paper, seeking funding approval for a proposed budget of VT45.5 million to conduct a series of elections. This budget allocation will cover three provincial elections, one municipal election, and a parliamentary By-election…

Over 1,000 household heads and close to 90 vendors have been registered so far on Ambrym for the digital cash transfer using blockchain technology.

Following the recent graduation event of the National University of Vanuatu (NUV), Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau has expressed his admiration for the University and its students. He commended the students’ courage in enrolling in locally offered university programs that…

In a move to regulate and ensure fair practices, the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has issued a reminder to vendors selling their products to tourists.

The much-awaited roadworks spanning 20 to 25 kilometers from Rockwater to Enalfat on the Northwest Tanna road are set to commence this week, depending on the weather.

The customary landowners of Butvi Land at Canal Fanafo in Santo where the Luganville hydro plant is installed are threatening to deploy the site for international and private companies’ investment if the Government fails to complete its acquisition payment, which…

The trial of Parmod Achary, General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), commenced yesterday at the Supreme Court in Port Vila.

A Youth Representative, Melisa Vuti, has returned to Port Vila from Auckland, New Zealand, after attending a Conference on Good Governance, Climate Change, Anti-Corruption and Gender equality from May 11-12, 2023.

The Vanuatu Parliament has successfully passed a supplementary budget of VT1,366,644,129, authorising additional expenditures for various government agencies and programs in 2023.

Anatole Hymak, a Member of Parliament for Malekula constituency from the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), firmly stated in Parliament yesterday that he never signed or participated in any motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau.

The Vila Central Hospital’s (VCH) monthly expense on electricity bill ranks as one of the greatest concern for the VCH management.

The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) and the Vanuatu Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday, pledging partnership in the establishment of a private hospital.