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Dengue Outbreak Declared on Tanna

Health Patience Mawa -

Ministry of Health has officially declared a dengue outbreak on Tanna Island, Tafea Province, after seven cases were confirmed...

Rotavirus Outbreak Declared in Santo

Health Patience Mawa -

The Ministry of Health has officially declared a Rotavirus outbreak in Santo, after laboratory tests confirmed infections and health...

Government Signals More Support for Local Industries

Business Anita Nalau -

The Government says it is looking to strengthen support for Ni-Vanuatu businesses and local industries, following this year’s Vanuatu...

Court rejects VT5.17 Million, Awards VT220,000 in Riot Damages

News Thompson Marango -

Five claimants who sustained personal injuries during a violent confrontation at Funataripu village in Big Bay, Santo, in August...

Indonesian Ship Brings Free Health Services to Port Vila

Health Patience Mawa -

People in Port Vila will have the opportunity to access health services from an Indonesian medical team this Saturday...

Fiji and Vanuatu: A Rivalry Built on Melanesian Football History

Football Keith Hinge -

Fiji and Vanuatu have shared a long-standing rivalry in Melanesian football, with their history stretching back decades before the...

Five Kaltak Siblings Represent Vanuatu at MSG Prime Ministers Cup

Football Keith Hinge -

Five siblings from the Kaltak family are representing Vanuatu at the 2026 MSG Prime Ministers Cup in Suva, Fiji,...

2027 Scholarships to Prioritise Maritime Search and Rescue

Education Brenda Daniel -

Maritime search and rescue will be prioritised under the Government’s 2027 scholarship programme, with a focus on developing more...

Torba Gains Greater Control Over Disaster Response

Environment & Climate Change Mika Albie -

Torba Province will now have a greater role in leading disaster response. Its Provincial Disaster and Climate Change Committee (PDCCC)...

Indonesia Says Papua Discussion Must Reflect Full Picture

News Anita Nalau -

Indonesian diplomat Nona Gae Luna says any discussion about the human rights situation in Papua should reflect what Indonesia...

Digital Farmer Registry to Improve Farmer Data Management

Agriculture Marie-Laure LUDVAUNE -

The Digital Farmer Registry is expected to improve how the Government records and manages information about farmers across Vanuatu. The...

Pacific Students to Build Climate Solutions Ahead of COP31

News Newsroom -

Hundreds of university and TAFE students from the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and the European Union will take part...

Three New Emergency Shelters to be Constructed in VT 1.49 Billion Grant

News Newsroom -

People living in Port Vila will benefit from improved disaster preparedness and safer community facilities following the approval of...

Police Strengthens Digital Forensic Capabilities

News Newsroom -

The increasing use of digital technology in criminal investigations is driving the Vanuatu Police Force to strengthen its digital...

MOH Warns Families Not to Miss Heart Disease Injections

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging families not to miss regular injections for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart...

Flu Cases Surpass 19,000 Nationwide in Vanuatu

Health Tiffany Baldwin -

The Ministry of Health has reported more than 19,000 cases of influenza across Vanuatu since January this year. In September...

Vanuatu Raises West Papua, Kanaky and Matthew-Hunter at UN

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu has raised concerns over human rights in West Papua, reaffirmed its support for the decolonisation of Kanaky New...

Pacific Feminist Forum Calls for Unity and Action

News Lothian Revom -

The 4th Pacific Feminist Forum has closed with a strong message of unity, solidarity and action, as participants called...

Sanma Records 4,284 Scabies Cases This Year

Health Sabrina Vurobaravu -

Sanma Health has recorded 4,284 cases of scabies from January to August this year, with cases continuing to rise...

Vanuatu Pledges Action to End Violence Against Children

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu is strengthening its national commitment to protect children from violence following a National Preparatory Consultation held in Port...

“What Does a Child See When They Look at the System?”

News Newsroom -

Recent presidential pardons granted to men convicted of sexually abusing children have prompted discussion across Vanuatu about justice, accountability...

Vanuatu Men Top MSG Cup Standings

Football Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu’s senior men’s national football team is in a strong position to reach the Grand Final of the MSG...

“No Truth Shall Be Hidden” After Deadly Sea Tragedies- Napat

Big Stories Patience Mawa -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has acknowledged serious failures within Vanuatu’s maritime safety system following two deadly sea tragedies, promising...

Newsrooms Unite to Defend Trusted Journalism in AI Age

News Newsroom -

Media experts in Australia say people are increasingly exposed to information shaped by social media algorithms, which can influence...

Gaua Water Music Group to Perform Overseas

News Newsroom -

Five mamas from the Liumoros Water Music Group of East Gaua, Torba Province, will travel overseas to perform Gaua’s...

100 Vanuatu Students Prepare to Begin Studies in Vietnam

Education Newsroom -

One hundred Ni-Vanuatu students are preparing to begin higher education in Vietnam, with the Ministry of Education and Training...

MoET Urges Vanuatu Students in Fiji to Stay Informed and Responsible

Health Newsroom -

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is encouraging Vanuatu students studying in Fiji to remain calm, informed and...

Ambae Mourns Loss of Former Minister John Still Tari Qetu

Government Newsroom -

Ambae and Penama Province are mourning the loss of late John Still Tari Qetu, former Member of Parliament for...

Russia’s War on Ukrainian Trade Is a War on Global Food Security

Latest Newsroom -

Op-ed by the Ambassador of the European Union to the Pacific, H.E. Barbara Plinkert When nearly 80% of the world...

Teacher Jailed for Sexual Offending

Court Cases Thompson Marango -

A former teacher at Atavtabanga School on Pentecost Island has been sentenced to five years, four months and two...

Helping Students See Their Future Beyond the Classroom

Education Patience Mawa -

For Teacher Assistant Martha Frank from Port Vila International School, bringing students to USP Open Day is about...

Beyond the Language Barrier: Lilly Looks to USP for Her Next Step

Education Patience Mawa -

Dressed in a white shirt and brown skirt, Year 13 student Lilly Kelep arrived at USP’s Emalus Campus alongside...

Vanuatu to Host 2027 MSG Prime Ministers Cup

Boxing Newsroom -

Vanuatu will host the 2027 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers Cup, following an announcement at the 6th MSG...

Nephews Still Wait for Their 17-Year-Old Uncle

Feature Stories Patience Mawa -

Since the MV Matui tragedy, Gabrielle Wai's nephews are still asking the same question when they return from school:...

Vanuatu to Host 2027 MSG Prime Ministers Cup as Melanesian Games Charter Receives Approval

Football Newsroom -

Vanuatu has emerged as a key champion of regional sports development following the 6th Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Sports...

Vanuatu Teams Prepare for MSG Cup Matches

Football Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu’s women’s national football team will face the Solomon Islands today, Thursday 17 September, in its opening match of...

West Ambae Community Raises VT203,300 for Search

News Newsroom -

A community in West Ambae has raised more than VT203,300 to help fund an aerial surveillance flight as families...

“Leave Me, Save the Others”: The Final Moments of Elkenah Garae

Feature Stories Patience Mawa -

“Lego mi ko seivem ol nara wan, me me finis yanao.” According to his son, Larry Bule, those were the...

National Housing Corporation Tackles VT700 Million Debt

News Brenda Daniel -

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is working to address more than VT700 million in outstanding debt, as its new...

He Kept Swimming as They Held onto Him

Feature Stories Patience Mawa -

When MV Matui was struck by huge waves and began to go down, Dalesa Tari had little time to...

Four Daughters on His Mind: Nicholas Aru’s Fight to Come Home

Feature Stories Patience Mawa -

For 26 hours, Nicholas Aru fought the sea. In his mind were four daughters waiting for their father to...

10 Vessels Continue MV Matui Search

News Newsroom -

Search and rescue efforts for passengers still missing from MV Matui are continuing, with 10 vessels, including three ships,...

Police, Chiefs Agree on Reconciliation After Ifira Clash

News Newsroom -

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after some young people from Ifira had been out...

PM Urges Women Footballers to Rise Above Barriers

Football Anita Nalau -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has encouraged Vanuatu’s women footballers to rise above the barriers they may face in the...

Former Ombudsman Legal Officer’s Employment Claim dismissed

Court Cases Thompson Marango -

The Supreme Court has dismissed an employment claim brought by former Principal Legal Officer of the Office of the...

Richard Iwai Receives OFC C Licence Ahead of MSG Cup

Football Anita Nalau -

Vanuatu men's head coach Richard Iwai has received his OFC C Licence as he prepares to lead the defending...

Tafea Expands Tourism Focus to Aneityum, Futuna

News Newsroom -

The Department of Tourism is looking to expand tourism development in Tafea beyond the established Tanna and Mystery Island...

New Zealand Donates Emergency Kit to VBTC

Media Anita Nalau -

The New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu has today handed over an emergency kit to VBTC. The kit is part...

New Council to Review Work Done During Previous Council’s Suspension

News Thompson Marango -

The new Port Vila Municipal Council says it plans to review all activities and decisions that took place while...

VTU, TSC Dispute Conciliation Agreement Before Deadline

News Anita Nalau -

The Vanuatu Teachers Union and the Teaching Service Commission remain divided over whether key resolutions reached through a conciliation...

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