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Vanuatu Women’s Festival Brings Together 100 Women Leaders in Port Vila

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The Vanuatu Women’s Festival took place on 19–20 February 2026 at Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa in Port Vila, as part of the 4th Pacific Feminist Forum under the theme “Wan Kalja, Wan Language, Wan Wokabaot.” The festival brought together 100 women leaders, young women, activists and community representatives to strengthen networks, share life experiences, and advance the work...

Vanuatu Boxing Federation Unveils New Ring but Faces Venue Challenges

The Vanuatu Boxing Federation has officially unveiled a new boxing ring valued at 800,000 vatu. While this marks a major investment for the federation, officials...

iCount Yatel and Naka FC Set for Crucial Vodafone Super League Clash

Day 7 of the Port Vila Football Association Vodafone Super League kicks into action this afternoon with a key match between iCount Yatel Football...

Natural Disasters Hit Small Businesses Hard: Handicraft Vendors Struggle to Recover

Natural disasters can severely disrupt the livelihoods of small businesses, such as local handicraft vendors. The President of Senta Point Stage Wan Mama Handicraft said...

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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Business Leaders Warn of Closures as Calls Grow to Raise Vanuatu’s Minimum Wage

An increase in the minimum wage could force some businesses to close and reduce working hours for employees. This is a situation the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) says it...

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...

Agriculture