VBTC

Low-Income Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough

Business

Several workers earning slightly above the minimum wage say their salaries are still insufficient to cover essential expenses, as the cost of living continues to rise. One father, who requested anonymity, told VBTC News that he earns VT30,000 every two weeks. Of that amount, VT15,000 goes towards house rent, VT6,000 is spent on basic food items such as rice and...

Archery Federation Pushes for Standard Field Ahead of Overseas Competition

The Vanuatu Archery Federation is working towards securing a standard and dedicated training field to avoid disruptions during competitions and training sessions. The federation hopes to...

Vanuatu Conducts First Oil Spill Drill in Nearly 20 Years

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA), together with Ports and Harbour, the Environment Department and Pacific Energy, has conducted Vanuatu’s first oil spill containment drill...

Vanua Lava Farmer Moves into Value-Added Ginger Production

A leading ginger farmer from Vanua Lava in Vanua Lava has taken a major step forward by moving from selling raw ginger to producing ginger...

Politics

MPs Must Submit Reports Before Receiving 2026 Allocation Funds

Members of Parliament are now required by law to submit a written report on how they used their MP Allocations before they are eligible...

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UMP President to seek legal Advice on PVCC suspension

The current leader of opposition who is the President of the Union of Moderate Party (UMP) Ishmael Kalsakau, will be seeking Legal advice on...

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DGs Iati and Ala Back as Original Ministries

The Director General of the Ministry of Education and Training, Bergmans Iati, and the Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community...

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Former Speaker Simion Seule Apologises to Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs

Former Speaker of Parliament and former Member of Parliament for Epi Constituency, Simion Seule, has formally apologised to the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs. He apologised...

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Whooping Cough Cases Reach 795 as Health Ministry Confirms Seven Deaths

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has confirmed a total of 795 whooping cough (pertussis) cases and seven deaths since the outbreak began last year 2025. While weekly case numbers are beginning to...

CARE Vanuatu Wins World Habitat Award for Climate-Resilient Housing Initiative

Award recognises community-led, climate‑resilient housing solutions in one of the world’s most disaster‑affected countries. CARE Vanuatu has received a Bronze World Habitat Award for its...

‘Lizard Man’ Advocates Independence for Youth, Encourages Local Business in Port Vila

A well-known local in Port Vila, popularly known as “Lizard Man,” is speaking out about the importance of youth becoming independent and earning their...

Business