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Driver Charged After Fatal Stade Road Crash

News Newsroom -

A driver has been charged following a fatal traffic accident on Stade Road early Saturday morning that claimed a...

Teachers Wait 18 Months For Pay Adjustment

Education Jamie Brown -

Some teachers are still waiting to receive updated Government Remuneration Tribunal (GRT) pay rates 18 months after the changes...

Vanuatu To Host First Border Security Summit

News Essen Jack -

Vanuatu will host its first National Summit on Border Security and Preparedness for Emerging Drug and HIV Threats next...

Italy Backs Pacific Climate Action Ahead Of COP

News Anita Nalau -

Italy has reaffirmed its support for Pacific climate action and says it is preparing to contribute to Pre-COP 31...

Sailor Safe After Yacht Runs Aground on South Efate in Rough Seas

News Newsroom -

The owner of a sailing yacht that was washed ashore near Tamanu on South Efate during rough sea conditions...

VT300 Million Set Aside For Santo Road

Economy Rani Taviti -

Communities in Big Bay, North West Santo and West Santo could soon see improved transport access after the Government...

Alcohol, Marijuana Fuel Tanoliu Village Community Crime Concerns

News Newsroom -

Police officers are in North West Efate this week raising crime awareness through the Farea Program, aimed at bringing...

Vanuatu Judiciary Pushes Mediation Reform To Improve Justice Access

Court Cases Newsroom -

The Vanuatu Judiciary is strengthening its mediation system as part of efforts to improve access to justice and reduce...

Police, Statistics Office Join Forces on Crime Data

News Newsroom -

A Memorandum of Agreement signed on 18 June 2026 between Vanuatu Police Force Commissioner, Kalshem Bongran and Chief Statistician,...

After 30 Years, Healthcare Comes Closer for Teouma Dark Bush

Health Essen Jack -

More than 1,000 people living in Teouma Dark Bush now have easier access to healthcare after a new dispensary...

El Nino Expected to Prompt Price Increase of Local Food: VMHS

Environment & Climate Change Newsroom -

Local food prices could increase later this year as the expected El Niño event brings prolonged dry conditions across...

VT60 Million Coastal Protection Project Launched at Fatumaru Bay

Environment & Climate Change Thompson Marango -

A VT60 million coastal protection project officially launched yesterday at Fatumaru Bay, with construction set to strengthen vulnerable shorelines...

MoET Reassures Teachers: CBA Commitments Stand, Arrears Funding Still Pending

Education Newsroom -

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has reaffirmed a commitment to implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including...

No Explaination on Vanuatu’s Exclusion from Pacific Engagement Visa

Business Thompson Marango -

Vanuatu has not been included in this year's Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballot, despite being part of the program...

Torba Launches Vanuatu’s First Ocean Library for Students and Marine Conservation

Education Mika Albie -

Torba Province has become the first province in Vanuatu to establish a SOL Ocean Library, a protected marine area...

Businesses and Vendors Warned: Permit Required to Display Vanuatu Flag and National Symbols

Business Newsroom -

As Vanuatu prepares to celebrate Independence Month in July, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is reminding individuals, businesses, vendors...

VT22 Million Waste Management Bulldozer Handed Over to Port Vila City Council

Environment & Climate Change Essen Jack -

Port Vila City Council has received a new waste management Bulldozer worth more than VT22 million to strengthen waste...

Judo Siblings Among Three Athletes Selected for Commonwealth Youth Games

Judo Adele Willie -

Three young judokas, including a brother and sister, will represent Vanuatu at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Glasgow. Siblings Alan...

Windy condition drives high level of renewable energy penetration

News Newsroom -

Last week, UNELCO experienced a high level of renewable energy penetration, with more than 30% of electricity generated from...

Vanuatu Yet to Finalise MSG Prime Ministers Cup Squad

Football Adele Willie -

The Vanuatu team that faced Fiji in an international friendly match last week is not the final squad that...

UNELCO Urges Residents to Conserve Water Amid Dry Season Concerns

Headline Newsroom -

As the main water supplier in Port Vila, UNELCO Engie is encouraging residents to conserve water as concerns grow...

‘Tomorrow’s great leaders’: Vanuatu Youth Parliament 2026 Applications Now Open

Education Essen Jack -

Applications are now open for Vanuatu Youth Parliament 2026, with the program scheduled to take place on 21 August. The...

Dengue cases increase to 12 in Shefa Province

Health Newsroom -

Dengue fever cases have increased to a total of 12 in Shefa province, particularly on Efate Island. Shefa Health said...

Samson Garae Promoted to Assistant Commissioner South as 159 Officers Advance

Headline Thompson Marango -

Samson Garae has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner South, the highest-ranking appointment announced during a major Vanuatu Police Force...

Authorities Move to Tackle Shortage of Ni-Vanuatu Seafarers

Business Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

A shortage of qualified Ni-Vanuatu seafarers has prompted maritime authorities to strengthen training programmes and develop new pathways for...

Police Report Progress as Port Vila Reset Operation Enters Phase 3

Business Newsroom -

The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) says Operation Port Vila Reset 2026 has achieved significant results as the operation reaches...

17 Resolutions to Shape Port Vila’s Next Four-Year Development Plan

Economy Essen Jack -

Seventeen resolutions have been adopted following the Port Vila City People's Forum, where representatives from the municipality's five wards...

Rough Seas Up to 3.5 Metres Prompt Nationwide Marine Warning

Environment & Climate Change Tiffany Baldwin -

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department is warning coastal communities, fishermen and sea travellers to exercise caution as strong...

Spain Reaffirms Support for Vanuatu’s Climate Change Fight

Environment & Climate Change Anita Nalau -

Spain has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Vanuatu in the global fight against climate change, recognizing the Pacific nation...

Chief Calls for Better Zoning to Protect Local Businesses in Port Vila

Business Essen Jack -

The need for stronger zoning regulations to guide development and protect local businesses was among the key issues raised...

After Years of Delays, Funding Finally Approved for Sakau Clinic Repairs

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

Residents of Sakau in South Ambae may finally see the return of local health services after authorities confirmed that...

Firearms Operation Underway to Verify Licensed Gun Owners

Business Brenda Daniel -

A firearms operation has begun to verify how many people in Vanuatu hold valid licenses for firearms. According to records,...

Rough Seas Disrupt Shipping Services, Raising Concerns Over Kava Supply

Business Essen Jack -

A warning of rough seas across Vanuatu is expected to affect shipping services throughout the country, raising concerns over...

Malapoa Rebuild Expected to Continue Until 2027

Education Brenda Daniel -

Reconstruction work at Malapoa College following earthquake damage is expected to continue through to 2027, as contractors move ahead...

Youth Voices Recognised in Vanuatu’s Landmark Climate Justice Victory

Education Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Following Vanuatu’s historic achievement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu has thanked the...

Fresh Starts Project Targets Youth Unemployment Crisis

Business Essen Jack -

A new program aimed at helping young people secure employment and develop life skills has begun in Port Vila,...

Russia: No Nation Is Too Small to Matter

Economy Anita Nalau -

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Vanuatu, stressing that all nations are equal regardless of their...

Sanma Tightens Checks on Seasonal Worker Applications

Business Brenda Daniel -

Sanma Province has passed a new by-law requiring all seasonal worker applications linked to the province to undergo additional...

Pacific Media Leaders Agree on Path Forward for Stronger Regional Cooperation

Media Stevenson Liu -

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Media leaders from across the Pacific have agreed to work more closely together following...

Court Dismisses VT41 Million Claim Against Government

Business Thompson Marango -

The Supreme Court has dismissed a total claim of more than VT41 million filed by Clarence Ngwele, a Director...

Pacific Media Leaders Urge Real Action on Regional Collaboration

Big Stories Stevenson Liu -

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — Media leaders from across the Pacific are calling for less talk and more action...

Pacific Media Must Build Trust and Resilience in the Digital Age, Says PNG ICT Deputy Secretary

Education Stevenson Liu -

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — The future of Pacific media will depend not only on technology but on the...

Agriculture College Joins National University of Vanuatu

Agriculture Rani Taviti -

The Vanuatu Agriculture College (VAC) in Santo will officially become the second institution to join the National University of...

Vanuatu Boxing Eyes Return After Years of Decline

Boxing Adele Willie -

Boxing, one of Vanuatu's most successful individual sports and a discipline that has carried the country's name onto the...

Pakoa Highlights Need for Stronger Family Responsibility and Cultural Education

Economy Newsroom -

Human Rights Coalition CEO Anne Pakoa has highlighted the need for stronger family responsibility and cultural education at home,...

Minister Calls for Stronger Family, Chief Oversight

Economy Newsroom -

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Andrew Napuat, has called for stronger involvement from chiefs, pastors, and families in...

Chiefs Urged to Take Stronger Lead in Fight Against Violence

Big Stories Newsroom -

Chiefs have been urged to take a stronger leadership role in addressing violence across Vanuatu, during a Press Klab...

Vanuatu on Alert as Regional Dengue Surge Raises Concerns

Health Newsroom -

The Ministry of Health is urging public to remain vigilant as dengue cases continue to rise across the Pacific...

Vanuatu Urged to Brace for El Niño

Agriculture Newsroom -

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

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

Business Brenda Daniel -

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

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