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Infrastructure

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...

China Announces RMB100m Earthquake Aid for Venezuela

China has pledged an additional RMB100 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to support earthquake relief and reconstruction efforts in Venezuela, as it reaffirmed its...

Freshwater and Seaside Communities Gain New Disaster Evacuation Centres

Two Port Vila communities are now better equipped to respond to future natural disasters following the handover of new multi-purpose evacuation centres in Freshwater and...

Road Maintenance Budget Falls Short of National Needs

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

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...

VT10 Million Budget Insufficient for School Facilities

Schools across Vanuatu are facing ongoing challenges repairing and maintaining classrooms, with education officials saying the current annual maintenance budget of VT10 million from...

Vanuatu Needs VT3.2 Billion a Year to Maintain Road Network

The Government will need to significantly increase its road maintenance budget if it wants to properly maintain Vanuatu's road network, according to the Public...

Maternity Ward Struggles As Birth Numbers Rise

Vanuatu National Hospital is planning to expand its maternity services as growing patient numbers continue to put pressure on the country's main referral hospital. Hospital...

Malampa Boosts Infrastructure With Fleet And New Public Works Office

Malampa Province has received a major infrastructure boost with the delivery of a road construction fleet and the opening of a new Public Works...

Norsup Airport Upgrade Targets ATR72 Flights

Asphalt paving works have officially begun at Norsup Airport, marking a major step toward larger aircraft operations in Malampa Province. The upgrade is fully funded...

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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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