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Vanuatu Opposition calls for explanation from President on pardons
The Opposition Leader in Vanuatu is calling on the president of the republic to explain why he pardoned nine former MPs serving time for corruption and conspiracy.The nine were among 13 prisoners...
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Australia and NZ support Vanuatu with construction of new Hall of Justice
Prime Minister Bob Loughman Weihur has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Australia and New Zealand which covers the design and construction of a new Hall of Justice for Vanuatu.The signing was...
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Vanuatu’s Luganville hosts traditional canoe festival
A Traditional Canoe Festival was the highlight of Vanuatu’s 40th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Luganville, Santo.Coordinator for the Canoe Festival, Jacques Tronquet, who is also the person...
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Vanuatu agriculture to receive VT1 billion as business feels COVID-19 impact
The Council of Ministers has approved the use of VT1billion (US$8.7 million) from the stimulus package to develop agriculture production in Vanuatu. This was confirmed by the Economic Stabilisation...
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Vanuatu PM says country will be classed as 'developed' by year end
Vanuatu's PM says the country will gain classification as a developed country despite the economic challenges of Covid-19 and Cyclone Harold.This was announced by Prime Minister Bob Loughman during his...
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Modern slavery rife in NZ and Pacific Islands, charity claims
One in 150 people are living in "modern slavery" in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, according to a new report by a human rights charity.The Walk Free report identifies cases of forced...
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Vanuatu Youth MPs encouraged to join political parties
Vanuatu’s political leaders have shown interest in asking youth Members of Parliament to join political parties. The Speaker of Parliament, Gracia Shadrack, Deputy Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau and...
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Deal allowing 170 Vanuatu workers to work on Australian mango farms very close
Vanuatu's government says its in the final stages of negotiating job conditions for 170 of its seasonal workers to travel to Australia to pick mangoes in the Northern Territory; that, if successful,...
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Vanuatu’s Tanna communities benefit from Climate Change, Climate and...
Two government departments have combined to conduct awareness programmes on climate change and natural disasters in remote communities on Tanna in Vanuatu.The training was offered by the Department of...
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Vanuatu prepares for rare census
Preparations are underway in Vanuatu for the fourth National Population and Housing Census, 11 years since the last one was conducted.The Vanuatu Daily Post reported census fieldwork was scheduled to...
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Vanuatu Government to subsidise copra prices and supply hot air dryers to...
The government has allocated a stimulus package of Vt 300 million to assist families in the northern islands of Vanuatu that depend on copra and cocoa for their livelihoods.The farmers and their...
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Safety of people and country priority says Vanuatu Tourism Minister
Minister for Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business (MTTCNVB), James Bule said the Vanuatu Government has made the safety of its people and the security of the country its priority.He made...
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Vanuatu to participate in Australia’s Northern Territory Pacific Labour...
Both Australian mango farmers and ni-Vanuatu workers will benefit from a trial resumption of the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme in the Northern Territory.Up to 170 workers will go...
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Vanuatu opens new soil testing laboratory
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of Vanuatu has established a new soil testing laboratory where farmers and the general public can have their soils analysed and tested. The...
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Vanuatu plans travel bubble with Covid-free countries
A taskforce is preparing guidelines for a limited reopening of Vanuatu's border, the trade minister says. The country has been sealed off from the outside world since March, in an effort to keep...
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Vanuatu launches new National Cacao Strategy
A first of its kind National Cacao Strategy will help boost the cacao industry in Vanuatu.The new five-year strategy was launched by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock. Forestry, Fisheries and...
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Vanuatu signs US$1.5 million grant to support response to COVID-19
The Government of Vanuatu signed a US$1.5 million grant to help fund the country’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.The Minister of Finance and Economic Management and ADB...
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Vanuatu youths encouraged to celebrate International Youth Day
Several young people will be acknowledged for their contribution to their communities in Vanuatu when youths celebrate International Youth Day on Wednesday.The Port Vila Municipal Youth Council...
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Vanuatu private sector cautioned over increase of rental fees and charges
The private sector in Vanuatu has been urged to refrain from increasing rental fees and charges during the COVID-19 pandemic.Minister for Finance and Economic Management, Johnny Koanapo said the...
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Vanuatu PM urges donors to help Government respond to people's urgent needs...
Prime Minister of Vanuatu Bob Loughman has encouraged donors to assist the Government address the needs of people affected by TC Harold in the northern parts of Vanuatu.He was addressing the opening of...
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