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Vanuatu Urged to Brace for El Niño

Agriculture

The Minister of Climate Change, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, has informed Parliament today that Vanuatu is currently under an El Niño watch as weather conditions continue to show signs of strengthening. He told Parliament that while the El Niño event has not fully developed, early indicators suggest increasing risks for reduced rainfall, rising sea temperatures, and dry conditions in the coming...

Vanuatu on Alert as Regional Dengue Surge Raises Concerns

The Ministry of Health is urging public to remain vigilant as dengue cases continue to rise across the Pacific region, with health authorities closely...

Vanuatu Urged to Brace for El Niño

The Minister of Climate Change, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, has informed Parliament today that Vanuatu is currently under an El Niño watch as weather conditions...

Paul Chung King — A Life Built on Faith, Family, and Generosity

Today, famillies gather together to honour, celebrate, and remember the extraordinary life of PaulChung King — also known as Chongue. A man whose journey...

Politics

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday in Honiara. Manele lost the vote...

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Australia Shifts Focus to Fiji after Vanuatu Talks Stall

Australia has shifted its focus to Fiji for a new security agreement after negotiations with Vanuatu were put on hold. The proposed deal with Vanuatu, reportedly...

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Concerns on Misuse of Government Vehicles

Concerns have been raised over the lack of legal authority to address misuse of government vehicles following recent changes to fleet management. Fleet management, now...

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RTI raises concern over MPs not visiting constituencies

The Right to Information Unit has raised concerns after finding that some Members of Parliament are not visiting the people they represent. Between October and...

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Vanuatu on Alert as Regional Dengue Surge Raises Concerns

The Ministry of Health is urging public to remain vigilant as dengue cases continue to rise across the Pacific region, with health authorities closely monitoring a recent increase in local cases...

The Fragile Pipeline: How Global Conflict is Paralyzing Pacific Energy Security

The Pacific region is currently grappling with an unprecedented "energy polycrisis." As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, specifically the blockade of the...

Diesel (mazut) Price to Rise by 99VT as Government Rolls out Subsidy

The Vanuatu Government has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, with diesel (mazut) expected to rise by 99 Vatu per litre early next week. Prime...

Business