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Labour survey reveals youth job crisis in Vanuatu

Business

“Close to half of young people aged 15 to 24 are not in employment, education or training.” That is one of the key findings from Vanuatu’s first-ever Labour Force Survey 2025, released by the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics. The survey paints a concerning picture of the country’s job market, highlighting major challenges facing employment, especially among young people. According to the report,...

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...

VPF rolls out 60-day crackdown to restore law and order

The Vanuatu Police Force has announced a nationwide operation to address growing concerns over crime, youth disorder, and alcohol-related violence. From a press release it states...

New Rights Announced for Vanuatu Cricket Uniform

New rights will be used on the national team uniform of the Vanuatu Men's and Women's Senior Cricket following a partnership launch in Port...

Politics

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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Court to Decide Legality of Councilors’ Suspension

The question of whether councillors borrowing money from the Port Vila City Council is legal or not was raised in court this week. The issue...

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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 worth $500 million, was shelved after concerns...

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...

From Port Vila to the World: PSIDS Demand Climate Finance for a Global Just Transition

Pacific leaders say small island nations need stronger financial support to respond to the growing impacts of climate change and to support the transition...

Business