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VT6 Billion TamTam Cable Project Agreement Signed

Business

An agreement worth VT6 billion was signed yesterday for Vanuatu’s second submarine cable, known as the TamTam Submarine Cable Project. The project is financed by the Asian Development Bank and the agreement was signed with Prima Limited to connect New Caledonia to Tanna, Efate, Malekula and Santo. The new submarine cable will link Port Vila to New Caledonia using smart technology that will...

44 Fish Poisoning Cases Reported Nationwide

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in Vanuatu, with 44 cases reported between early January and mid-February 2026. From...

Church Training Promotes Healthy, Violence-Free Marriages

Amid growing concerns over relationship problems and domestic violence, church leaders have taken steps to promote healthier and more respectful marriages. A recent training was...

PVCC, Police Renew 3-Year Compliance Partnership

The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) has strengthened enforcement of its by-laws through a renewed partnership with the Vanuatu Police Force. Yesterday afternoon, the two institutions...

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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44 Fish Poisoning Cases Reported Nationwide

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in Vanuatu, with 44 cases reported between early January and mid-February 2026. From a press release it states that according...

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