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New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister announces further $1m for cyclone relief...
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, who's traveling to Vanuatu today, has announced that New Zealand will provide further $1 million relief to Vanuatu as it recovers from two severe tropical...
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UN considers role of Int’l Court of Justice in climate change
Pacific island state Vanuatu – one of the world’s most vulnerable to climate change – has led the UN initiative to deliver climate justice with a legal basis.The United Nations General Assembly is...
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Pasifika Medical Association sends Medical Assistance Team to Vanuatu
The Pasifika Medical Association will be deploying a Medical Assistance Team Vanuatu to provide primary care and mental health support.Upon arrival yesterday, the team made their way to Port Vila...
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Vanuatu secures historic UN vote on climate justice
In a triumph for global climate diplomacy, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly today adopted a resolution led by Vanuatu seeking the world body's top court to outline legal obligations related to...
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'I feel vindicated': Vanuatu Daily Post wins landmark case against govt over...
Vanuatu's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Trading Post Ltd, the owner of Daily Post newspaper, BUZZ FM96 and other media properties, in a case against the government's refusal to renew the...
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New Zealand stands with Vanuatu on climate at UN
New Zealand has welcomed a decision by the United Nations General Assembly to ask the International Court of Justice to consider countries’ international legal obligations on climate change.The United...
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Increase in ciguatera fish poisoning cases in Vanuatu
Seven new fish poisoning cases were reported to Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health from March 6 to 19 increasing the total number of cases to 27 for the year so far.Three cases are from Efate, two from...
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Suspect arrested in Vanuatu for allegedly stabbing brother
A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident involving his brother at Freswota in Port Vila, Vanuatu.The suspect was arrested and detained by police at the Freshwota Police Post on Monday.The...
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ICJ on climate change – Vanuatu says court’s opinion will be a ‘massive win’
The United Nations has adopted a landmark resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to deliver an opinion on climate change and the legal consequences countries face for harming the...
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Vanuatu’s Ambae Volcano remains at level 2
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) has confirmed that Manaro Vui volcano is continuing in the major unrest state and the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.Manaro Vui...
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SPC urges vigilance on coconut pest as Vanuatu recovers from destructive...
Consistent monitoring and surveillance of the deadly coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) in Vanuatu will be crucial for the biosecurity team following the destruction left behind by the two tropical...
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Tanna schools join climate monitoring network
Ten schools on Tanna have been equipped with rainfall gauges that allow them to become part of the Vanuatu Rainfall Network (VRN) climate monitoring initiative.The schools are being supported by the...
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Ni-Vanuatu people living with impacts of cyclones Judy and Kevin a month on
Communities in Vanuatu continue to rely on government for basic necessities and still lack access to clean water sources almost a month after severe tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin made...
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The Gupta's are free and living in Vanuatu
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola says they are bemused, shocked and puzzled to learn that South Africa's request to have the Gupta brothers extradited from the United...
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Post-cyclone rhinoceros beetle outbreak concerns in Vanuatu
A Pacific entomologist has warned that Vanuatu could face major problems due to a coconut rhinoceros beetle outbreak in the coming months.Dr Mark Ero, who specialises in the study of insects, completed...
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Vanuatu’s Gaua Volcano remains at level 2
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department has confirmed that Gaua Volcano is continuing in the major unrest state. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.Latest data analysis from the...
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Four teams for Melanesian Futsal Cup
The first-ever Melanesian Futsal Cup kicks off in Suva on Wednesday with the hosts taking on Vanuatu.In the second game later that day, New Caledonia face Solomon Islands. NZ Pacific reports further...
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Vanuatu 'pushing from every front' for Air NZ's return
The Vanuatu government is disappointed in New Zealand's national carrier Air New Zealand for not stepping up and supporting Air Vanuatu as it has been slapped with another round of issues.The latest...
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Fiji and Vanuatu finish first Futsal Cup 2023 in a 2-all draw
The Vanuatu futsal side came from behind to draw 2-2 against the Digicel National Futsal side in the opening match of the Extra Supermarket Melanesian Futsal Cup 2023 in Suva.Ratu Kaliova Dau and...
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China provides grant for Vanuatu’s Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
The Vanuatu Government has received a grant of VT59 million (US$500,000) from the People’s Republic of China for emergency humanitarian assistance.Minister of Finance and Economic Management, John...
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