Group ‘No’ members, through their legal counsel, Silas Hakwa, are appealing part of the decision made by Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek on May 25, 2024.

Observers during the National Referendum were debriefed at Ramada Resort yesterday morning.

Vanuatu is expected to host the first meeting for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) National Focal Point (NFP) Network, dedicated to the new programme of action adopted at the international conference on SIDS in Antigua and Barbuda. 

In a major step towards improving infrastructure in Vanuatu’s capital, Deputy Lady Mayor and Port Vila City Councillor (PVCC), Marie Louise Milne, has spearheaded a transformative project worth VT700,000 aimed at revitalising the road conditions and improving safety in the Freshwota and Tass…

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting wife to death

iCount Limited (Ltd), a prominent business in Port Vila, announced its lead sponsorship for the Zion Fest Events Vanuatu, on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Fiji and head of Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) observation delegation for the Vanuatu National Referendum, Joseph Ma’ahanua, observed that there were a few shortfalls but overall a peaceful referendum.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between selected farmers and Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority (VPPA) on Friday, 31st of May.

Acting Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MoCCA), Rolenas Tavue Baereleo, launched the National Environment Week (NEW) event in Port Vila yesterday.

National capacities and political changes are the main barriers preventing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from accessing funds within the global finance architecture effectively, not procedures and requirements.

Globally, humans use one million plastic water bottles a minute, and tonnes of these end up washed into the sea or polluting the land. In Vanuatu there are bans on single use plastics, but these do not yet include water bottles.

Leaders from Melanesia have spoken out, expressing their support and sympathy for the Kanaky people as they fight for their sovereignty.

The leading representatives of key organisations in SANMA Province have written to Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, calling for the immediate reconnection of domestic routes throughout Vanuatu’s islands.

Director of Medivisor India, Kumar Sushant, has encouraged the people of Vanuatu not to lose hope in their search for medical treatment.

The fourth international conference of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) ended in Antigua and Barbuda yesterday, with the launch of a Centre of Excellence to address some of the gaps island nations like Vanuatu faced in building climate resilience, overcome burdensome debt and achie…

Youth representatives from various stakeholders convened for a consultation meeting with the President at the State House residence in Port Vila yesterday.

On May 21, 2024, the Bureau of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs (BoPMCA) made an appeal to all air and sea operators to price their tickets responsibly during this period of Air Vanuatu flights cessation.

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Reports during that the Vanuatu National referendum was conducted peacefully. The observer says PIFS will be formulating a report regarding the referendum and present it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when complete. These statements were made this morning during the referendum debrief se…

The Vanuatu Shipping Association (VSA) looks forward to working constructively with the Bureau of Price Monitoring & Consumer Affairs (BoPMC), but they will strongly oppose any heavy-handed price control that they see as unfair or unwarranted.

Over 20 cacao farmers and specialists from Vanuatu participated in a workshop focusing on farmers' bookkeeping, held yesterday and today.

The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has approved Virgin Australia's request for expansion in its Vanuatu services for five years.

The ballot for Australia’s new permanent residency visa for the Pacific and Timor-Leste, the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV), opens on Monday. If you are interested in applying, here is what you need to know.

Vanuatu and 14 other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can secure funds from an initiative announced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to tackle environmental degradation and drive nature-positive changes.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted a presentation by Ms Pamina Manbit, an epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health (MOH), on Friday, 24th of May 2024.

Vanuatu officials are among the participants in a three-day conference in Fiji, with discussions centred on the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in combating corruption across the Pacific.

The World Environment Day (WED) and National Environment Week will be jointly celebrated with the World Oceans Day in Vanuatu starting on June 3 to 7 with activities ranging from exhibitions, seminars and site visits.

When there is a need for legislative reform in an area of great urgency and importance, there is a feeling of positivity in the greater aim of helping human life.

Vanuatu has made substantial strides in promoting gender equality and empowering women across diverse sectors of society over the past years. 

Students from the Climate Resilience and Humanitarian Action (CRHA) program at the National University of Vanuatu (NUV) embarked on a unique learning journey during a recent field visit to the Plastic Odyssey vessel.

Vanuatu citizens in New Caledonia who are eligible to vote will commence voting for the National Referendum over the weekend.

As the dispute involving six families claiming ownership of Beverly Hills Primary School comes to an end, a new challenge has emerged from an Erakor tribe, asserting they are the rightful owners of the land.

Climate relocation was the focus of discussions during a bilateral meeting between Vanuatu and the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) during the fourth international conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Vanuatu National Music Act has entered its first stage of drafting, spearheaded by the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MoTC).

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) to boost inclusive and sustainable community development in Vanuatu under the Australian Government’s commitment.

The new Secretary General (SG) of SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Lionel Nasome Kaluat, has outlined his key responsibilities and priorities for his term.

Many polling stations on Efate reported high numbers of non-registered voters at their polling stations during the National Referendum yesterday. 

Both the youths and elderly voters in Luganville, Santo, turned out to vote at various polling stations in the National Referendum yesterday.

Former Vanuatu Prime Minister Maxime Carlot (1991-95) says the answer to the New Caledonia civil uproar is a referendum. 

Deputy Lady Mayor, Councilor Marie Louise Milne of Freswota and Tasiriki wards has injected VT700,000 into a concrete road in Freswota.

Today is the National Referendum polling day, which has been declared a public holiday in Vanuatu. All eligible voters are expected to cast their votes today.

A Government delegation headed by the Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, is attending the fourth international conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda.

The redevelopment of the Lenakel Hospital on Tanna, TAFEA Province’s main referral hospital, is underway, with the recent completion of its clinical services module design workshop as phase one.

Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change and Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), Ralph Regenvanu, called for a more dynamic and responsive United Nations (UN) system to support the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).