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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Court Authorises President to Assent Constitution 9th Amendment

Economic Development Zone concept added to Constitution Constitutional (9th) amendment Act No. 7 of 2025 has been cleared for assent by the Supreme Court paving way for the Economic Development Zone concept to be added to the Constitution. The bill was passed by majority of the house but during the April/ May parliament sitting but His Excellency, Nikenike Vurobaravu having considered...

Vanuatu Ratifies Five Global Maritime Conventions, Boosting Ocean Safety and Sustainability

Vanuatu has strengthened its commitment to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable oceans with the formal deposit of five major international maritime conventions at...

Vanuatu Youth Lead ‘Yut Rise Up’ Campaign for Respect and Change

A youth-led online campaign, ‘Yut Rise Up’, is reshaping Vanuatu’s digital space with fresh, inspiring content created by young people for young people. From a...

Vanuatu Cricket and Interchange Extend Partnership to 2026

The Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) has officially announced the extension of its partnership with Interchange Limited (ICL) through to the end of 2026, marking...

Politics

UNGA Visit Strengthened Diplomacy, Not Tourism: Government

The Government has rejected claims by the Opposition over Vanuatu’s participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Opposition Leader, Hon. Alatoi...

Opposition Moves to Invoke RTI Act Over Allegations Against Ministers

The Opposition side says it will use the Right to Information (RTI) Act to investigate allegations of misconduct involving some state ministers. According to the...

Magistrates’ Court Commits MP Jessy Luo Case to Supreme Court

The Magistrates’ Court has committed the case of Member of Parliament for Efate, Jessy Luo, to the Supreme Court. After the prosecutions submission during preliminary...

Amendments to Prohibit Phones and Social Media in Schools

Amendments of the Harmful Digital Communication Act will require schools to develop policies to prohibit the use of smart phones and smart devices. The amendments bill will be presented by the Prime...

4.6 Billion Vatu Port Vila Central Police Station

Construction of the new Port Vila Central Police Station will soon begin, following an official groundbreaking ceremony held this morning at the George Pompidou...

Tears of Gratitude: Pastor Paul Solomon Dedicates Yarsu Area Council in South Epi

In the remote village of Tomali, South Epi, a milestone has been reached. The official opening of the Yarsu Area Council brought a moment...
History of Vanuatu

During the colonial period, particularly under the Anglo-French Condominium governance (1906–1980), Iririki Island gained prominence as a site for European settlement. British Residency: In 1913, the British Commissioner for the New Hebrides established his residence on Iririki Island. The island served as a center of administration for British governance during the condominium period, contrasting with the French administrative presence elsewhere. Its relative isolation and position in Port Vila's harbor made it an ideal location for this purpose. Post-War Use: After World War II, the island continued to play a role in administrative and social functions tied to the colonial powers. However, its importance as a governmental site diminished as Vanuatu moved toward independence.

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