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31,000 Voters Set to Choose Port Vila’s Next Council

News Newsroom -

More than 31,000 registered voters residing in Port Vila are expected to cast their ballots tomorrow, 26 August, to...

Vanuatu, PNG Strengthen Prosecution Cooperation

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea have strengthened cooperation between their prosecution services following the signing of a Memorandum of...

CHESS ON DISPLAY AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TO PROMOTE THE SPORT AMONG CHILDREN

Chess Keith Hinge -

Chess is on display at Alliance Française in Port Vila, with the aim of promoting and increasing children's knowledge...

New Police Recruits to Train in PNG

News Thompson Marango -

New recruits of the Vanuatu Police Force will be able to undertake their training in Papua New Guinea under...

TURNING RUBBISH INTO CREATIVITY: PORT VILA EXHIBITION PROMOTES REUSE AND RECYCLING

Economy Keith Hinge -

The exhibition started this week and is showing how creativity can give a new life to things that we...

New House blong Work Opens Doors for Vanuatu Job Seekers

News Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

A new House blong Work office has opened in Port Vila, aiming to help young Ni-Vanuatu build job-ready skills,...

New Histology Unit Opens at Vanuatu National Hospital

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

Doctors and patients in Vanuatu will no longer need to send many tissue samples overseas for specialized diagnosis, following...

Gaua Peanut Farmers Add Value Through Peanut Butter Production

News Mika Albie -

Peanut farmers on Gaua in Torba Province are taking steps towards value addition after receiving training on how to...

Vanuatu Builds Skills in Kids’ Athletics Training

Athletics Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu is taking part in a regional training programme aimed at developing athletics at the grassroots level and encouraging...

Torba & PNG Chiefs Unite Ahead of Torba/PNG Day

News Lothian Revom -

Chiefs from Torba and the Papua New Guinea community in Port Vila have come together for the first time...

Wan Smol Bag Gives Youth Space to Learn New Skills

News Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Young people who are not in school or employment are being encouraged to learn new skills and explore different...

15 New Peace Corps Volunteers Begin Service in Vanuatu

News Newsroom -

15 new United States Peace Corps Volunteers have been sworn into service in Vanuatu, continuing the organisation's 36-year partnership...

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Strengthen Police Cooperation

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their police forces following the signing of a Memorandum...

Pacific Countries Strengthen Climate Reporting in Vanuatu

Environment & Climate Change Newsroom -

Vanuatu is hosting climate representatives from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Cook Islands and the Federated States of...

RVS Takuare Inquiry Report Handed to Authorities

News Thompson Marango -

The Commission of Inquiry report into the wreck of the RVS Takuare is now ready to be used by...

VT805 Million Approved for Six Road Projects

News Newsroom -

More than VT805 million in road improvement contracts have been approved for six road projects, with the Central Tender...

VMSA Plans Mandatory Trackers for Small Boats

News Anita Nalau -

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) is planning to make satellite tracking devices mandatory for small banana boats following...

Nauneban Bridge Vandalism Prompts Call for Community Action

Government Rani Taviti -

Graffiti on the newly built Nauneban Bridge in South Santo has prompted calls for communities to take greater responsibility...

Torba VIT Campus Project Moves Ahead in Motalava

Education Mika Albie -

A Vt15 million project to renovate classrooms for a Vanuatu Institute of Technology campus is underway in Motalava, Banks. The...

Ngwele and Isleno Defamation Appeal Dismissed

News Thompson Marango -

The Appeal Court has dismissed an appeal by Clarence Ngwele and Isleno Leasing Company Limited against the Republic of...

Multiple ID Cards Raise Election Concerns

News Brenda Daniel -

People holding two or more National ID cards are creating challenges for election officials ahead of the upcoming Port...

Record 17 Women Contest Port Vila Election

News Brenda Daniel -

A record 17 women are among 53 candidates contesting the Port Vila City Council election this month, marking a...

Galaxy FC to Face Central Coast for Final Spot

Football Keith Hinge -

Galaxy FC is one win away from reaching the OFC Men’s Champions League Grand Final when they face Central...

Vanuatu Monitors Bird Flu Risk

News Essen Jack -

Vanuatu is monitoring the bird flu situation in Australia and New Zealand following the detection of the H5N1 strain...

New Port Vila Water Source May Take 7 Years or More

News Brenda Daniel -

Finding and developing a new water source for Port Vila could take between 5 and 7 years, or longer,...

Concerns Grow Over Children’s Unrestricted Social Media Access

News Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Vanuatu currently has no law restricting underage children from accessing social media platforms, as concerns grow over the impact...

Midwife Shortage Drives Emergency Newborn Training

Health Rani Taviti -

Vanuatu’s shortage of midwives has led nurses from Malampa, Penama and Sanma to join midwives in emergency newborn care...

Motalava By-Law to Ban Drugs and Restrict Late-Night Noise

News Mika Albie -

The use, sale and transportation of marijuana and other illegal drugs will be prohibited under a proposed by-law for...

Ombudsman Recommends Termination of Principal Electoral Officer

News Jamie Brown -

The Ombudsman has recommended the termination of Principal Electoral Officer, Mr Guilain Malesas, following findings that his appointment in...

Bauerfield Terminal Upgrade Delayed as Project Scope Expands

News Newsroom -

Plans to upgrade the Bauerfield International Airport terminal have been delayed, with the project remaining in the design stage...

20-Year Journey Produces First Raga Dictionary

News Tiffany Baldwin -

A 20-year journey to document the language, stories and traditional knowledge of North Pentecost has reached a major milestone...

Local Businesses Call for Fairer Business Environment in Port Vila

Business Keith Hinge -

Small locally owned businesses in Port Vila are facing growing challenges as larger businesses and companies expand into areas...

Luganville Bans Betel Nut Sales in Public Areas

Business Rani Taviti -

Luganville Municipal Council has stopped the sale and consumption of betel nut in public areas across Luganville, including the...

Ala Leo Russell Becomes Youngest Pro Signing

Football Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu United FC has made a historic signing ahead of the second season of the OFC Pro League, securing...

Produce Hubs to Ensure Consistent Local Food Supply for Tourism Sector

Agriculture Essen Jack -

The Government is planning to establish two produce hubs in Port Vila and Santo as a possible solution to...

State House Says July Pardons Were Not Granted Randomly

News Newsroom -

The State House says the pardons granted by President Moli Nikenike Vurobaravu on 23 July 2026 were not made...

Over 38,000 Children at Risk of Measles, MOH Plans Mass Campaign

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

More than 38,000 children across Vanuatu have not received their full measles injections, putting the country at high risk due...

“Those Involved Should Be Questioned” – Kalsakau Calls for Pardoning Process Review

News Jamie Brown -

Opposition Leader Ishmael Kalsakau says those involved in the process of recommending people for presidential pardons should be questioned...

Mango Flowering Seen as Traditional Sign of Active Cyclone Season

Environment & Climate Change Newsroom -

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) says heavy flowering and fruiting of mango trees is traditionally regarded across...

“We Are Sending a Harmful Signal to Society” – VWC on Sexual Offender Pardons

News Anita Nalau -

The Vanuatu Women’s Centre is warning that the early release of people convicted of sexual offences could send a...

Search Continues for Six Missing at Sea Between Erromango & Tanna

News Anita Nalau -

Search efforts are continuing for six people who remain missing after a boat travelling from Erromango to Tanna failed...

Nine Sentenced over VT50 Million Airport Cash Robbery

News Thompson Marango -

Nine young men involved in the December 2025 Airport Robbery have been sentence by the Supreme Court to prison...

Farm to Schools is One of the Biggest Untapped Markets for Vanuatu’s Farmers

Agriculture Essen Jack -

The Department of Agriculture says local farmers have a significant opportunity to supply schools, hospitals and other public institutions,...

Futuna Cargo Stranded as Kafe Star Suspended

News Thompson Marango -

The MV Kafe Star, a vessel serving Futuna and other southern islands of Vanuatu, has been suspended by the...

Vanuatu Launches Four New Climate Finance Initiatives

Environment & Climate Change Tiffany Baldwin -

Vanuatu has taken another step towards strengthening climate resilience with the launch of four new climate finance initiatives designed...

Police Clearance Services to Expand to Provinces Under Decentralisation Plan

News Anita Nalau -

Ni-Vanuatu living in the provinces could soon access police clearance services closer to home, with the Government announcing plans...

153 Homes & Bungalows Ready for Public Service Day in Motalava

Business Mika Albie -

With only a few weeks remaining before the opening of the 2026 Public Service Day in Torba Province, accommodation...

Education Forum calls for stronger teacher support to improve literacy

Education Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Providing teachers with better training, coaching and classroom resources is critical to improving literacy and writing skills among children...

Former PALM Workers Link Absconding to Alleged Mistreatment

News Tiffany Baldwin -

Former participants in Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme have claimed that the high number of ni-Vanuatu workers...

PM: Education Reform Must Start with Punctuality and Performance

Education Jamie Brown -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has called on senior education officials to demonstrate greater commitment and professionalism, saying education reform...

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