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Vanuatu reports 6 new leptospirosis cases
Six new leptospirosis cases have been reported by Vanuatu’s National Surveillance Unit since 6 March, increasing the total cases of this year to 26.Four of the new cases are reported on Santo, one on...
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Nineteen year-old Ni-Vanuatu man sustains intensive injuries from TC Judy
A 19-year-old man has been receiving treatment for a spinal cord injury, paralysis and broken bones after being trapped by a falling tree during Tropical Cyclone Judy.The Daily Post reports surgeon...
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Port Vila call to phase out fossil fuels
Six Pacific nations pledge to phase out fossil fuels "as soon as possible" but need international partners to finance the transition.A Pacific minister's climate conference was attended by seven...
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Vanuatu minister says harvests will take time to recover after cyclones
Vanuatu's Minister of Climate Change warns "there's going to be a lot of hardship" for people waiting for their crops to grow back as dry rations are distributed to communities.Ralph Regenvanu said the...
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Joe Moses joins Team Vanuatu for Tri-Nations International Friendlies
The arrival of Joe Moses in Nadi has completed a 21-man Vanuatu team competing in the Tri-Nations International Friendly between Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.Moses joined training yesterday with...
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US confirms re-establishing embassy in Vanuatu
A United States government delegation has confirmed it will be re-establishing an embassy in the Vanuatu capital Port Vila.The delegation, which is touring the Pacific, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in...
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SHEFA Province and Oxfam strengthen partnership
Oxfam in Vanuatu and the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) will strengthen their partnership to provide much-needed humanitarian assistance to communities on Efate Island.Authorities have...
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PM says NZ is "proud" to provide disaster response aid for Vanuatu
The Prime Minister says he’s open and ready to provide further financial support to the people of Vanuatu should they need it.Vanuatu is recovering after two devastating cyclones and an earthquake...
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Vanuatu record second loss in Tri-nations series
Solomon Islands notched their second win of the Tri-nations International Friendlies in Fiji with a 2-0 win against Vanuatu on Thursday.After a goalless first half, the Solomons took the lead through...
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Vanuatu minister says harvests will take time to recover after cyclones
Vanuatu's Minister of Climate Change warns "there's going to be a lot of hardship" for people waiting for their crops to grow back as dry rations are distributed to communities.Ralph Regenvanu said the...
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New two-way radio system for Santo East School Enforcement Officers
Santo East School enforcement officers have received a two-way radio system to help them provide security to students and the school compound.The radios will be used to enhance communication between...
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After twin cyclones leave thousands homeless, Vanuatu takes climate plea to...
Vanuatu, still reeling from two cyclones that struck within a week, says it hopes the United Nations General Assembly will next week adopt its push for greater priority to be given to the human rights...
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Vanuatu records two new deaths from leptospirosis
Leptospirosis has claimed the lives of two people in Vanuatu this month.The Ministry of Health said the death toll has increased to five so far this year.Three people died in Santo, one fatal case is...
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Oceania Champions League draw completed
The draw has taken place for the Oceania Champions League in Vanuatu in May, with games to be split between Port Vila and Luganville.Home side Ifira Black Bird will play their group B matches in the...
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Vanuatu to allow foreign workers work under special visas in the country
The Vanuatu government is set to allow 1500 foreign workers under special visas to work in the country for one year.The Daily Post said these special skills workers will be allowed into the country to...
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Picking up the pieces after twin cyclones hit Vanuatu
Two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu — one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries — within 72 hours in early March.Vanuatu is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world and it is...
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Vila Central Hospital calls for blood donation
Vanuatu’s main Vila Central hospital (VCH) is appealing to the public to donate blood as supplies at the blood bank are running low.Medical Superintendent Dr Vincent Atua said people with any blood...
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Pasifika Medical to deploy assistance team to Vanuatu
The Pasifika Medical Association will be deploying a Medical Assistance Team Vanuatu to provide primary care and mental health support.The 28-day mission is supported by the New Zealand Ministry of...
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NZ Foreign Minister Mahuta to visit Vanuatu
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for a three-day trip to Vanuatu today - her first official visit to the island nation.Mahuta is scheduled to meet with senior government...
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Health facilities in SHEFA and TAFEA provinces resume operation
Health facilities in the cyclone-affected provinces of SHEFA and TAFEA in Vanuatu are now operational.The public can now receive health care services at the nearest health facilities.The Ministry of...
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