Regenvanu attends International Parliamentarians for West Papua meeting
The Vanuatu Government is represented at the International Parliamentarians for West Papua (IPWP) meeting in Westminster (Parliament House of the United Kingdom) in London by the Minister for Lands,...
View ArticleLarge quake felt widely in Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.0 quake off Vanuatu's central island of Malekula was felt widely in the country.The US geological survey said the quake occurred just after 7.30 this morning (1930 UTC) at a depth of 10...
View ArticleConstruction underway at Mini Games site in Vanuatu
Construction of the main Korman site for the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu has finally begun 20 months out from the scheduled start date in Port Vila.RNZI reports work was meant to begin 13 months ago...
View ArticleMSG leaders summit postponed
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Special Leaders Summit scheduled to be held in Port Vila next week has been postponed.The Vanuatu Daily Post reports that a date is yet to be confirmed, although...
View ArticleVanuatu continues to stand up to corruption
Senior Government Officials met in the capital, Port Vila yesterday to discuss recent anti-corruption measures taken by Vanuatu and efforts that could be taken to further strengthen measures, including...
View ArticleAustralian duo create cyclone-proof buildings made from plastic in Vanuatu
The smiles and joyful bouncing of 1200 tribal dancers on Tanna Island in Vanuatu conceal a devastating daily reality.They’re chanting, clapping and stomping across the black volcanic sand and grass,...
View ArticleTrespass allegation in Vanuatu over South Korean reality TV show
A film crew in Vanuatu has sparked a dispute after a trespass allegation was laid, along with a demand for $US46,000 dollars.The Vanuatu Daily Post reported SBS Korea and AHTV China were filming a...
View ArticleVanuatu minister rejects Jakarta's West Papua claims
A member of the International Parliamentarians for West Papua has dismissed claims by Indonesia that its deliberations on Papuan self-determination are a 'publicity stunt'.According to RNZI, the...
View ArticleFiji, Vanuatu Re-Engage in Retired Teacher MOA
The Fiji Government has agreed with Vanuatu for the re-engagement of retired Fijian teachers for two years.Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Semi Koroilavesau signed a...
View ArticleVanuatu women’s football on the right track
The FIFA Women’s Coaching Course in Vanuatu has achieved plenty of positives in terms of providing the participants with tools that will help them to develop young female players.Held between 2 and 6...
View ArticleBSP to take over Westpac Vila staff
All Westpac staff in Vanuatu will be employed by Bank South Pacific when it takes over the operation this year, according to statement from the banks. The statement said it was part of the sale...
View ArticleVanuatu joins global switch to new vaccine in push to eradicate polio
When it was confirmed late last year that one of the three most common forms of polio had been permanently eradicated, global polio experts celebrated … and quickly returned to work. The eradication of...
View ArticleSolar advances for Vanuatu
Vanuatu has thanked the United Arab Emirates for funding solar power developments worth US$5,000,000 dollars.RNZI reports it is part of the UAE's Pacific Partnership Fund and comes a day after the...
View ArticleGJP i karembak Presiden blong Malampa Provins
Malampa provins naoia ikat wan niu mo yang presiden. Hemi Kaonmsela blong Graon mo Jsatis insaet long Malampa provinsiel Kaonsel, Mr Loren Urinmal. Yangfala kaonsela ya hemi blong Walarano vilij long...
View ArticleVanuatu to celebrate ICT Day next week
Vanuatu will be joining other members of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to celebrate World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD) 2016 next week.The theme for the day...
View ArticleVanuatu Government commits to hosting Pacific Mini Games in 2017
The Government of Vanuatu is committed to hosting a successful Pacific Mini Games in December of 2017.This was announced by Vanuatu’s Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas during the opening the...
View ArticleVanuatu committed to environment friendly practices that discourage GHG...
The Government of Vanuatu says it will support and promote environment friendly practices that discourage greenhouse gas emissions. And Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas is determined to pursue...
View ArticleVirgin Australia plans return to Vanuatu
Virgin Australia is returning to Vanuatu after a five-month absence.The Australian carrier’s first flight to Port Vila since suspending service to the popular tourist destination in January due to...
View ArticleVanuatu party fights off another electoral petition
Another member of the Graon mo Jastis party in Vanuatu has successfully fought off an election petition resulting from the poll in January.This week the court dismissed the claim brought against the...
View ArticleMSG differences sorted, PNG to host MSG Leaders meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Manasseh Sogavare had a successful dialogue with his Vanuatu counterpart, Prime Minister Charlot Salwai in Port Vila...
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