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Chess Federation Confirms Olympiad Team Amid Dispute

Chess Adele Willie -

Vanuatu's Chess Federation has confirmed its final men's and women's teams for the Chess Olympiad in September, despite ongoing...

One Doctor, 600,000 Eyes

Health Anita Nalau -

One doctor is currently responsible for the eye health of every Ni-Vanuatu, prompting calls for more specialists to meet...

Too early to say it was wasted’ – Joe Ligo defends VT180M Fund

News Essen Jack -

Chairman of the 2025 Value Addition Investment Capital Fund Board of Governors, Joe Ligo, has defended the administration of...

Severine Barako Wins Bronze for Vanuatu

Education Anita Nalau -

A Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) student has returned home with an international bronze medal after representing Vanuatu at...

New Zealand Students Revive Matevulu Dining Hall

Education Sabrina Vurobaravu -

Students at Matevulu College in East Santo are now benefiting from a refurbished dining hall following a community project...

Team Vanuatu Ready for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sport Keith Hinge -

Team Vanuatu has entered the final stage of preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes officially receiving...

PAC Hearing Uncovers Multiple Concerns Over VT180 Million Value Addition Fund

News Essen Jack -

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today identified several major concerns over the administration of the VT180 million Value Addition...

PM to Continue Consultations on Mathew and Hunter Issue

News Anita Nalau -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat says Government will continue consultations with leaders, including those from Tafea Province, before deciding its...

First Permanent Correctional Facility Since Independence Ready for Service

News Thompson Marango -

Vanuatu will officially open its first purpose-built permanent correctional facility since Independence this Friday. The new facility, valued at approximately...

“It Starts at Home”: Communities Speak Out on Youth Disengagement

News Jamie Brown -

Communities are calling for a stronger collective effort to tackle youth disengagement, with many saying parents, community leaders and...

Government Turns to Independence Pioneers After Matthew-Hunter Talks Stall

Government Newsroom -

The Government will meet with surviving Independence pioneers and former national leaders tomorrow to help determine Vanuatu's next course...

PNG, Vanuatu Sign Landmark Kumul Vanua Police Agreement

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea have signed a landmark police cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening regional security and tackling...

New Clinic to Ease Pressure on Santo’s Health Services

Health Sabrina Vurobaravu -

A new private healthcare service in Luganville is expected to ease pressure on Northern Provincial Hospital by expanding access...

Three Ni-Vanuatu Volunteers to Join First New Caledonia Exchange Programme

Latest Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Three Ni-Vanuatu volunteers will travel to New Caledonia for the first time under a new volunteer exchange programme, marking...

Carnival Donation Supports Outer Island Tourism Operators

Business Newsroom -

Small tourism operators in Torba Province will receive support after Carnival Cruise Line donated essential items to help strengthen...

VT265,000 Raised to Deliver First Aid Training in Pentecost

Health Newsroom -

Communities in North and South Pentecost will receive first aid training later this month after a successful community fundraiser...

China Media Group Donates Three Cameras to VBTC

Media Anita Nalau -

China Media Group has donated three camera equipment to Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) to support news production...

Vanuatu to Pursue Legal Action Over Matthew and Hunter

Government Anita Nalau -

Vanuatu will pursue legal options under international law after failing to reach an agreement with France on the sovereignty...

Chess Champion Hou Yifan Joins Vanuatu Tournament

Chess Adele Willie -

Vanuatu Chess Federation is hosting its fourth chess tournament this week at Grand Hotel, with world-renowned Grandmaster Hou Yifan...

Swim Academy Shares Donations with Schools and Sports Groups

Aquatics Adele Willie -

Paradise Swim and Arts Academy is extending support to schools, sports federations, and communities by sharing donated items received...

Health Ministry Warns of Emerging Drug-Related HIV Risk

Health Jamie Brown -

Injecting drug use has emerged as a new mode of HIV transmission in Vanuatu, with health officials warning that...

Solomon Islands Health Officers Celebrate 48 Years of Independence While Building a Healthier Pacific

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

Thousands of kilometers away from home, Solomon Islands public health officers proudly celebrated their country's 48th Independence Anniversary in Sydney, Australia,...

PNG Police Minister Visits Vanuatu Ahead of Historic Security Agreement

News Jamie Brown -

Papua New Guinea's Minister for Police, Hon. Sir John Pundari, is in Vanuatu on an official visit ahead of...

Sitting Volleyball Competition Promotes Inclusion, Confidence and Community Unity

News Adele Willie -

VBTC Sports was at the stadium today covering sitting volleyball, which was part of their outreach program. They have...

Luganville Council Confirms Ice Cream Sellers Can Continue After Resolution Clarification

News Rani Taviti -

Luganville Municipal Council has confirmed that local ice cream sellers are allowed to continue their businesses after concerns emerged...

Police Dogs Demonstrate Skills at First National Summit on Border Security and Preparedness.

News Essen Jack -

Australian Federal Police (AFP) dogs demonstrated their skills during a live demonstration at the opening of the first National...

Albanese Seeks Solomon Islands Security Deal After Fiji Defence Pact

News Newsroom -

Australia is working to finalise a new security treaty with the Solomon Islands within months, following Australia’s recent defence...

Australia and Fiji Sign Historic Defence Alliance to Strengthen Pacific Security

News Newsroom -

Australia and Fiji have signed a new defence alliance aimed at strengthening security cooperation in the Pacific region, with...

Calls Grow for Stronger Enforcement of Underage Alcohol Laws

News Brenda Daniel -

Calls are growing for the Government to strengthen enforcement of Vanuatu's alcohol laws as concerns continue over underage access...

Etas Launches First-Ever Community Task Force to Restore Peace and Order

News Keith Hinge -

The Etas community on Efate has launched its first-ever Community Task Force in a major step towards improving public...

Land Sales Could Threaten Ni-Vanuatu Identity

News Newsroom -

The increasing sale of customary land for financial gain could threaten the identity and future of Ni-Vanuatu, according to...

National Biodiversity Plan Targets Invasive Species and Stronger Conservation

Environment & Climate Change Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

Vanuatu's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) is helping strengthen conservation efforts across the country by tackling invasive...

Government Plans 13 New Telecommunications Towers for Torba

Government Mika Albie -

The Government has announced plans to build 13 new telecommunications towers across Torba Province in a major effort to improve...

Port Vila Voters to Elect New City Council on 26 August

News Thompson Marango -

More than 28,000 registered voters in Port Vila will return to the polls on 26 August to elect a new City...

Pilot Climate Project to Measure Loss and Damage Across Pacific Communities

Environment & Climate Change Tiffany Baldwin -

A new five-year pilot project has been launched to help Pacific communities better understand and respond to the growing...

Five New Ward Secretaries to Bridge Gap Between Council and Communities

News Essen Jack -

Five newly appointed Ward Secretaries will play a key role in improving communication between Port Vila City Council and...

PM defends Nakamal Agreement after Australia visit

Environment & Climate Change Anita Nalau -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has defended the newly signed Nakamal Agreement between Vanuatu and Australia, saying it protects the...

Pacific Is Leading Climate Innovation, Not Waiting for Solutions – PM Napat

Environment & Climate Change Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

The Pacific is already developing practical solutions to climate change and should continue positioning itself as a global leader...

Nakamal Agreement Reflects Existing Australia-Vanuatu Partnership: Dr. Nimbtick

Government Tiffany Baldwin -

The recently signed Nakamal Agreement between Vanuatu and Australia represents a continuation of an existing development partnership and should...

Government to Review Police Salaries and Allowances as Risk Payments Begin

Environment & Climate Change Thompson Marango -

The Government has announced plans to review police salaries and allowances as the Vanuatu Police Force continues implementing its...

China Announces RMB100m Earthquake Aid for Venezuela

Environment & Climate Change Patience Mawa -

China has pledged an additional RMB100 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to support earthquake relief and reconstruction efforts in...

Schools ready for Rugby Sevens showdown

Education Adele Willie -

Four secondary schools will compete in the Schools Rugby Sevens Festival on Friday, 3 July, with boys' and girls'...

Vanuatu students pioneer HIV training partnership in Fiji

Education Newsroom -

Vanuatu student leaders in Fiji have become the first student organisation to partner with the Fiji Ministry of Health...

Freshwater and Seaside Communities Gain New Disaster Evacuation Centres

Environment & Climate Change Essen Jack -

Two Port Vila communities are now better equipped to respond to future natural disasters following the handover of new...

Road Maintenance Budget Falls Short of National Needs

Government Brenda Daniel -

Vanuatu's annual road maintenance budget of between VT1.6 billion and VT1.7 billion is not enough to maintain the country's...

‘Nakamal’ Not Registered, Intellectual Property Office Confirms

Government Thompson Marango -

The Intellectual Property Office has confirmed that no individual, community or organisation has registered the name "Nakamal" in Vanuatu. The confirmation...

Drug use linked to rising mental health concerns

Health Thompson Marango -

Health officials say increasing drug use is contributing to a rise in mental health concerns in Vanuatu, while the...

Vanuatu to consult Australia on any third-party involvement in critical infrastructure

Government Anita Nalau -

Australia will not have veto power over Vanuatu’s decisions on third-party involvement in critical infrastructure, under the newly signed...

New Music App Gives Local Artists Greater Protection

News Sabrina Vurobaravu -

A new digital music platform has been launched to provide Ni-Vanuatu artists with a dedicated space to promote, distribute...

Fiji Does Not Control Vanuatu’s Airspace, Officials Clarify

Economy Newsroom -

Fiji does not control Vanuatu's airspace but only manages aircraft flying through it because Vanuatu lacks the technical facilities...

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