Fungus that controls deadly beetle taking effect on Vanuatu islands
A collaborative effort by specialists to halt the spread of the deadly Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), on Vanuatu’s Efate and Ifira islands is reportedly taking effect.The Pacific Community’s (SPC)...
View ArticleGlobal Fund grant of VT 29 million to support malaria elimination
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and its partners have agreed on priorities for the Vanuatu Malaria component of the Global Fund request, plan, and process to the next grant proposal of 29 million vatu for...
View ArticleRonald Tari appointed U19 Men’s National Team Coach ahead of EAP Qualifier in...
All-rounder and senior Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu National Men’s Cricket Team player Ronald Tari has been appointed as head-coach of the U19 Men’s National Team leading up to the ICC Men’s Under 19...
View ArticleVanuatu Ministry of Trade to host Santo Business Forum
The Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Industry, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business (MTTCNVB), with support from the Australian Government and other donor partners including the Sanma Local Government will host...
View ArticleVanuatu prepares to host major OFC football competition in May
Vanuatu is looking forward to hosting one of the major football events in Oceania – the OFC Champions League tournament.Top champion club teams from eight OFC member countries will all be competing in...
View ArticleVanuatu volcano emits clouds of smoke
There has been an eruption of cloud and steam gas from Ambae volcano on Ambae Island this morning.Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department said the monitoring system at Saratama Ambae recorded...
View ArticleVanuatu develops Climate Watch App
A 'Climate Watch App' is being developed for Vanuatu, a first for the Pacific.Vanuatu is testing the ground-breaking app that looks to provide a solution to data collection challenges faced by Pacific...
View ArticleVanuatu prepares for OFC Group Play-offs in Luganville
Vanuatu football is gearing up for the upcoming Oceania Football Federation (OFC) group play-offs in Vanuatu's second town, Luganville.Vanuatu Daily Post said that major works were underway to prepare...
View ArticleVanuatu launches Ocean Monitoring Network
Vanuatu has commissioned its first ocean climate monitoring and observation buoy network, deployed by the VanKIRAP project.The Vanuatu Ocean Monitoring Network is a chain of six ocean climate...
View Article‘Kastom” investigation into fire at Vanuatu Chiefs Nakamal
Vanuatu's Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs says it will conduct a "kastom" investigation into the burning down of the Chiefs Nakamal in Port Vila in January.RNZ Pacific's correspondent in Port...
View ArticlePrincess Mary of Denmark touches down in Vanuatu
Princess Mary of Denmark has arrived on the island of Vanuatu during the first stop on her trip to the Southern Hemisphere - including her native Australia.The Danish royal touched down on the tiny...
View ArticleWomen play important role in Disaster Response
Women are playing a very important and significant role in disaster management, especially during the response and recovery activities for the Tropical Cyclones (TC) Judy and Kevin.The Director General...
View ArticleVanuatu Ministry of Youth and Sport supports Ifira Black Bird Football Club
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has financially supported the Ifira Black Bird Football Club (IBBFC) for their preparation of the Oceania League (O-League) competition.The competition will...
View ArticleVanuatu holds groundbreaking ceremony for Chiefs’ Nakamal
A ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of the rebuilding of the Chiefs' Nakamal, or traditional meeting house in Vanuatu.The Port Vila building was destroyed by fire in January.The Daily Post...
View ArticleNatural disasters preparation training held in affected areas of Vanuatu
A two-week training to help communities prepare for natural disasters was held in Malekula, Vanuatu.The training was conducted by Adventist Development and Relief Agency.A statement said “The program,...
View ArticleCruise ships return to Port Vila after devastation caused by twin cyclones
Port-Vila is anticipating the resumption of cruise ships after the twin cyclones with the first ship scheduled to arrive on Sunday as announced by the Government.All cruise vessels to Port-Vila were...
View ArticleFijian soldiers return home after recovery assistance in Vanuatu
Thirty-nine Fijian soldiers have returned home after assisting Vanuatu in recovery efforts following the two devastating tropical cyclones that hit last month.The soldiers left Port Vila...
View ArticleMOH, WHO and EU partner to boost access to medicinal oxygen in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Ministry of Health (MOH), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have partnered to launch a new oxygen plant, greatly increasing the country's access to life-saving...
View ArticleJustice Minister receives Commission of Inquiry report into Vanuatu Maritime...
The Commission of Inquiry into Vanuatu Maritime College has handed over its final report to the Minister of Justice and Community Services, John Still Tariqetu.The four-member Commission is comprised...
View ArticleHMS Spey brings aid to Vanuatu devastated by tropical cyclones
HMS Spey carried supplies to the people of Tanna in Vanuatu after the island was devastated by two tropical cyclones. The offshore patrol ship's crew helped the inhabitants of the Island restore...
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