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.

There has been a huge salary increase for the Deputy Leader of Opposition, Opposition Whip and the Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of Parliamentary Standing Committees.

Following the recent launch of Father (Fr.) Walter Lini’s Scholarship, which coincided with the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) 36th anniversary celebrated annually on March 14 and was held at the National Convention Centre, the Vanuatu Daily Post conducted an exclusive…

Port Vila witnessed a special religious event yesterday with over 300 Catholic community members and people from all walks of life coming together for the annual ‘Stations of the Cross’ Parade, which marked Good Friday.

PENAMA Principal Education Officer (PEO) John Tari has explained that the reasons prompting over 250 students from Saint Patrick’s College on Ambae to visit the PENAMA Education Office earlier this week were primarily due to administrative oversights. These oversights, left…

The United States (U.S.) is now growing kava, a plant native to the Pacific Islands, including Vanuatu.

The export of kava, is likely to decrease significantly in the next three years.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) yesterday launched the AFD-NUM project, a significant step in digital development and educational advancement for the country.

Whether in the heat of her homeland of Vanuatu or in the chill air of New Zealand’s south island, the tenor horn still sounds the same and connects people for Corporal Georgette Kalorip.

Starting from March 31, 2024, New Zealand will no longer accept Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers entering its borders with Certificate of Identity (COI) documents.

An investigation was undertaken by the Office of the Ombudsman into the conduct of the Parliament’s Assistant Clerk, Roslyn Jimmy, as to whether or not she had a conflict of interest when nominating Estella Banga, the Human Resource Officer (HRO)…

The Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) has recognised the importance of organising a workshop on media ethics to reinforce the importance of upholding ethical standards in journalism.

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has urged landowners at Saratamata on Ambae to provide land for the Government to establish essential services for the people.

Legal experts from Vanuatu and Australia are joining forces this week to boost courtroom skills and strengthen justice services across the country.

The new Transitional Facility, which will be built to accommodate detainees while the current prison buildings undergo reconstruction, will be used as the new and first ever Medical Unit for detainees in Port Vila.

Minister of Justice and Community Services, John Amos, has revoked the Commissions of Inquiry (COIs) into the Jack Mackerel Agreement and the Vanuatu Shipping Registry.

Weather Forecaster Angus Bani has confirmed a trough remains over the region, this means the country will continue to expect rain this week.