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PM defends Nakamal Agreement after Australia visit

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has defended the newly signed Nakamal Agreement between Vanuatu and Australia, saying it protects the country's sovereignty while creating new...

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

The recently signed Nakamal Agreement between Vanuatu and Australia represents a continuation of an existing development partnership and should not be viewed as an...

‘Nakamal’ Not Registered, Intellectual Property Office Confirms

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

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

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

Chiefs Concern Over Use of Name “Nakamal” in agreement

The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Chief Paul Robert Ravun, has raised concerns over the use of the name “Nakamal” in the...

Vanuatu and Australia Sign Nakamal Agreement

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a new security and development treaty in Canberra, formally known as the Nakamal Agreement, which cements Australia’s role as...

‘Tomorrow’s great leaders’: Vanuatu Youth Parliament 2026 Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for Vanuatu Youth Parliament 2026, with the program scheduled to take place on 21 August. The session provides young people from...

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday in Honiara. Manele lost the vote...

Australia Shifts Focus to Fiji after Vanuatu Talks Stall

Australia has shifted its focus to Fiji for a new security agreement after negotiations with Vanuatu were put on hold. The proposed deal with Vanuatu, reportedly...

Concerns on Misuse of Government Vehicles

Concerns have been raised over the lack of legal authority to address misuse of government vehicles following recent changes to fleet management. Fleet management, now...

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

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

Futuna Cargo Stranded as Kafe Star Suspended

The MV Kafe Star, a vessel serving Futuna and other southern islands of Vanuatu, has been suspended by the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA)...

Vanuatu Launches Four New Climate Finance Initiatives

Vanuatu has taken another step towards strengthening climate resilience with the launch of four new climate finance initiatives designed to improve access to, planning...

Police Clearance Services to Expand to Provinces Under Decentralisation Plan

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

153 Homes & Bungalows Ready for Public Service Day in Motalava

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