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Brighter Bungalows, Better Welcome for Cruise Visitors

Business Newsroom -

Tourism operators and communities in TORBA Province are receiving improved facilities to support visitors and strengthen tourism opportunities, following...

Melanesian Cup 2026 : Vanuatu Rugby Gain Experience

Latest Patience Mawa -

Vanuatu’s Under-16 boys finished eighth out of eight teams, while the Under-18 girls secured fifth place out of six...

Vanuatu Invites Exporters to Showcase Products at Expo 2027 in Serbia

Headline Newsroom -

Vanuatu is preparing to showcase its culture, music, sport and business opportunities on the international stage at Specialized...

Scientists Fear EL NIÑO Threat to Vanuatu’s Fluorescent Corals in 2027

Environment & Climate Change Tiffany Baldwin -

Vanuatu’s fluorescent corals could face another major challenge as scientists look ahead to a potential marine heatwave in early...

Tanna Records 113 Dengue Cases, One Patient Referred

Health Brenda Daniel -

A man from Tanna has been referred to Port Vila after developing severe complications from dengue fever, with bleeding...

ADB Launches Five-Year Strategy to Strengthen Pacific Economies

Business Newsroom -

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at strengthening economic resilience, improving infrastructure...

Skills Competition Showcases Ability Beyond Disability

News Anita Nalau -

Three participants living with disabilities are taking part in the Vanuatu National and International Friendly Skills Competition 2026 in...

Pechan Finishes 32nd at World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals

Rowing Newsroom -

Vanuatu rower Ben Pechan finished in 32nd place in the Men’s Solo event at the 2026 World Rowing Beach...

Narnikao Walks Out of the Mud

Feature Stories Newsroom -

For Rose Tamata and more than 500 residents of Narnikao, Eratap, Efate, a newly improved road has brought relief...

Vanuatu Says China Policing Arrangement Expected to Reduce Over Time

News Newsroom -

Vanuatu says its policing arrangement with China is time-limited and expected to reduce over time, while reaffirming Australia as...

Vanuatu and Pacific Scientists Train in Volcano Monitoring on Tanna

News Newsroom -

Scientists from Vanuatu and across the Pacific have taken part in specialised volcano monitoring and hazard-management training aimed at...

Two Carnival Ships to Leave Australia, Affecting Vanuatu Cruise Calls

Business Newsroom -

Vanuatu is assessing the impact of Carnival Cruise Line’s decision to withdraw Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure from Australia...

Vanuatu United to Host Three OFC Pro League Matches

Football Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu United FC will host three OFC Pro League matches in Port Vila in May 2027, giving football fans...

Vanuatu Para Tennis Team Records 13 Wins in New Caledonia

Sport Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu’s Para Tennis team has recorded 13 wins and two losses from 15 matches at a regional competition in...

Geotechnical Handbook to Guide Port Vila CBD Rebuilding

News Jamie Brown -

Port Vila City Council has received a Geotechnical Guidance Handbook from the New Zealand Government to support safer rebuilding...

Health Ministry Clarifies HIV Testing Report: 20 Positive Results Not New HIV Cases

Health Newsroom -

The Ministry of Health has clarified that the 20 positive results reported on 9 October refer to sexually transmitted...

Schools Remain Open Amid Teachers’ Strike, But Some Classrooms Are Without Teachers

Education Brenda Daniel -

Schools across Vanuatu remain open despite the ongoing teachers’ strike, but the absence of some teachers is disrupting normal...

30 Year 10 Students at Malasitapu School to Sit Exams for the First Time

Education Brenda Daniel -

For the first time, 30 Year 10 students at Malasitapu Junior and Secondary School will sit their examinations, with...

Vanuatu Hospital Incinerator to Be Relocated to Etas

Health Brenda Daniel -

The Vanuatu National Hospital plans to relocate its medical waste incinerator to a new site at Etas following complaints...

PM Says Government Has Met Teachers’ Conciliation Requirements

Education Jamie Brown -

Prime Minister Jotham Napat says the government has met its requirements under the Memorandum of Conciliation (MOC) signed by...

Vanuatu raises sea level threat at UN General Assembly

Environment & Climate Change Newsroom -

Vanuatu’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Odo Tevi, has warned that rising sea levels could threaten the country’s...

Government Proposes Changes to Teaching Service Act

Education Jamie Brown -

The Vanuatu Government is proposing amendments to the Teaching Service Act 2013 to clarify the roles and responsibilities of...

Vanuatu Plans to Open Embassy in Japan Next Year

News Anita Nalau -

Vanuatu is working towards opening an embassy in Japan early next year and a High Commission in Papua New...

Merrick Vows to “Tirelessly Strengthen” Vanuatu-India Ties

News Essen Jack -

Vanuatu’s first High Commissioner to India, HE David Eggie Merrick, says he will work to strengthen bilateral relations and...

Vanuatu Beach Soccer Returns to OFC Nations Cup After Six Years

Beach Soccer Keith Hinge -

Vanuatu’s beach soccer team is preparing to return to regional competition after six years, with head coach Terry Malapa...

Nakamal Agreement Could Increase Australian Police Presence in Vanuatu

News Newsroom -

The number of Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers serving in Vanuatu could nearly double in the coming years under...

MTC Reviews VT180 Million Fund Given to 11 Local Businesses

Business Newsroom -

The Ministry of Trade and Commerce is assessing how VT180 million released to 11 local businesses under the Value...

Royal Caribbean to Break Ground on VT6.5 Billion Lelepa Project in November

Business Newsroom -

Royal Caribbean Group and the Vanuatu Government have agreed to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the VT6.5 billion Royal...

Hon. Aru Vows to Continue Late Cousin’s Legacy

Politics Thompson Marango -

Vanua’aku Pati’s Howard Aru says taking up his new role as Member of Parliament for Ambae is a heavy...

5 New Bills Set for Parliament

Politics Jamie Brown -

Five new Bills are among the 28 Bills the Government has proposed for Parliament to consider during its first...

Many Vanuatu Women Reach Hospital With Cancer at Late Stage

Health Anita Nalau -

Health specialists are raising concerns over late diagnosis, saying many patients seek medical care only after cervical cancer has...

Kalsakau Calls for MV Matui Answers

Politics Jamie Brown -

Opposition Leader Ishmael Kalsakau is calling on the Government and relevant authorities to urgently find answers over the sinking...

28 Bills Set for Parliament

Politics Jamie Brown -

Parliament will consider 28 Bills during its upcoming Extraordinary Session, scheduled from 19 to 30 October 2026. With 12 days...

Koanapo: Torba Is Not the Last Place in Vanuatu

News Anita Nalau -

Acting Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo says Torba must not be seen as the “last place” in Vanuatu, but as...

“Service Must Come to You”: PSC Pushes for Rural Reach

News Anita Nalau -

Public Service Commission Chairman Meto Nganga says government services must reach people in remote communities, calling for a public...

How does Vanuatu’s Constitution work?

News Anita Nalau -

The 5th of October 2026 marks 47 years since Vanuatu signed its Constitution. But what exactly is the Constitution and...

Vanuatu’s Golden Save

Football Patience Mawa -

Vanuatu has returned home from the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji with a strong finish, led by...

“People Are Copying My Ideas”: Producers Seek Copyright Protection

Business Massing Falau -

Local producers are being encouraged to better understand their copyright rights and how to protect their creative work, following...

Pacific Leaders Push Climate Action as Pre-COP Moves to Tuvalu

Environment & Climate Change Newsroom -

Pacific leaders are calling for stronger global climate action as the Pacific Pre-COP31 meetings move into their second day,...

Albert Riera Named New VUFC Head Coach

Football Newsroom -

Vanuatu United FC has announced Albert Riera as its new head coach for Season 2 of the OFC Pro...

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...

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