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“Not Slavery”: Labour Minister Defends Seasonal Work Scheme Following UN Expert’s Concern

Labour Minister Andrew Napuat has defended seasonal work programs, rejecting comparisons to slavery. Last month, a United Nations report raised serious concerns about the treatment...

Vanuatu Women’s Centre Marks 33 Years of Service

The Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) has celebrated 33 years since it first opened its doors in September 1992. Over the years, the centre has...

Vanuatu PM Holds Off on Signing “Nakamal Agreement” With Australia

Port Vila, 9 September 2025 — Prime Minister Jotham Napat says his government will not sign any agreement that risks undermining Vanuatu’s broader relationships...

No Business Yet at Former Sarakata Youth Cooperative, Says Luganville Town Clerk.

Luganville Municipal Council (LMC) has responded to public concerns over expatriate-owned businesses operating in residential areas. Town Clerk Reynold Surmat said the Council has taken...

Study Finds Over 310 Deaths in Vanuatu Linked to Smoking

A new study from 2018 has revealed that more than 311 people in Vanuatu have died every year as a result of smoking. Coordinator of...

“20vt Mama No More?” Public Raises Concern Over Rising Prices

The days of the “VT20 Mama” seem to be long gone, as prices at most nakamals and markets around Port Vila now start at...

Vanuatu & Solomon Islands Justice Ministers Strengthen Cooperation Through Staff Exchanges

The Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of Solomon Islands, Hon. Clezy Rore, met today with Vanuatu’s Minister of Justice, Youth and Community Services,...

Government Invests VT1.1 Million in Torba Mini Vanuatu Made Trade Show

The Government, through the Department of Industry, has invested VT 1.1 million in the two-day Torba Mini Vanuatu Made Trade Show, which took place...

Shefa Health to Ramp Up Immunization- Six Area Councils with below 60% Coverage.

The suspected case of whooping cough on Efate on reported on 26th August, has forced health authorities to strengthen immunization efforts in low-coverage areas. The...

Small Businesses that Locals Operate Worried as Expat Shops Expand in Residential Zones

Expatriate-owned businesses are expanding into residential areas in Luganville, raising growing concern among local residents and small shop owners. Communities across the four wards of...

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Customs Confirms No Import Ban on Extra Truck Lights Despite Traffic Law Violations

There is currently no law restricting the importation of extra lights commonly used on trucks along public roads in Vanuatu. The confirmation comes from the...

National Digital Week focuses on cyber safety and resilience

National Digital Week 2026 will take place this week from 13 to 15 May at Independence Park in Port Vila under the theme “Strengthening Digital...

Torba Fishermen to Benefit from New Fishing Devices

“FAD bae i mekem fisherman oli save go stret long ples blong fish.” Fishermen in Torba Province will soon benefit from new Fish Aggregating Devices,...

MOH Says Hantavirus Risk Low, No Cases Reported in Vanuatu

 Ministry of Health (MOH) has informed the public about the global Hantavirus situation following recent international reports linked to a cruise ship incident outside...

Women’s Centre Says System Failures Led to Rachel Steven’s Death

Tatavola Matas, Coordinator of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre, says everyone failed to recognise that Rachel Limae Steven’s life was at serious risk and that...
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