Vanuatu’s Port Vila Central Hospital undertakes first ever laparoscopic...
Vanuatu's Port Vila Central Hospital has undertaken its first-ever surgery for a laparoscopic hernia repair.It is considered a milestone for the country and Dr Richard Leona said it was undertaken with...
View ArticleVanuatu’s Malapoa College terminates teacher
The board of directors of a well-known school in Vanuatu, Malapoa College, has unanimously decided to sack a teacher made pregnant by a Year 13 student.The Daily Post says news of the pregnancy only...
View ArticleChina hands over more emergency relief assistance to Vanuatu
The Chinese government has handed over a third batch of emergency relief assistance to Vanuatu.The presentation was made by the Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu, Liu Quan.A statement said “The package...
View ArticleToktok Noumea confirms strong demand for Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Tourism Office hosted recently a successful TOK TOK Noumea with 53 Travel Agents in Attendance outlining demand for the destination quite strong.The Vanuatu Tourism Office is pleased to...
View ArticleVanuatu’s LC Urata Riki boat sinks with cyclone relief items
A boat in Vanuatu, the LC Urata Riki, which sank on Sunday night, was carrying 3,000 cartons of 1.5 litre bottles of water destined for the islands to the south impacted by tropical cyclones Judy and...
View ArticleVanuatu commissions first female High Commissioner to Fiji
Vanuatu has appointed the first woman High Commissioner since independence in 1980.Viranria Brown, was commissioned as High Commissioner to Fiji by the Head of State Nikenike Vurobaravu.The Ceremony...
View ArticleVanuatu court rules against MP, declares seat vacant
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has declared vacant one of the seats of Malekula, ruling MP Asang Sanick was not qualified to stand.The court found that Sanick should not have stood in last year's snap...
View ArticleVanuatu lacks search and rescue resources
Vanuatu currently has no search and rescue resources, which will mean delays in responding to distress calls in the near future.The Daily Post newspaper reported the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority...
View ArticleCommonwealth SG visits Vanuatu post-Cyclone Judy and Kevin to discuss climate...
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland visited Vanuatu to address climate justice and climate action issues for the Pacific. Her visit came at a critical time for Vanuatu, which is still...
View ArticleVanuatu Agriculture Department supports increase in production of...
The Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) in Santo is supporting the establishment of tropical plantation with Tahitian limes.The initiative also supports the expansion of planting...
View ArticleAustralian indigenous cricket men's team wins over Vanuatu
The Australian National Indigenous Cricket Team defeated Vanuatu in the first of their four-game series at the Korman Cricket Field in Port Vila on Saturday.According to the Vanuatu Daily Post, the...
View ArticleIndonesia Sends Humanitarian Assistance to Vanuatu
“President Joko ‘Jokowi’ has agreed on this humanitarian assistance delivery to Vanuatu. He has also instructed me to follow up on this assistance provision,” Chief Cultural Affairs Minister Muhadjir...
View ArticleVanuatu Cabinet reshuffle
The Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau has made a minor reshuffle in his cabinet after the Minister of Internal Affairs, Torba MP, Christophe Emelee resigned for personal reasons.Emelee told PM...
View ArticleIfira BlackBird FC acknowledges assistance of Head Coach and International...
Ifira BlackBird Football Club (IBBFC) has recognized the contribution of head coach international football coaches during their friendly games in Australia.Over the past few weeks, the club was trained...
View ArticleVanuatu and China discuss agriculture and fisheries sectors development
The Minister for Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB), Nako Natuman, is in China to discuss strategic actions to develop Vanuatu’s agriculture and fisheries...
View ArticleAuckland City FC captain lauds OFC Champions League hosts Vanuatu
Defending champions Auckland City FC have delivered tournament hosts Vanuatu glowing praise on the eve of the OFC Champions League.Oceania’s premier men’s club football tournament is being hosted in...
View ArticleVanuatu attends its first-ever Asia Pacific meet on Consumer Protection and...
Vanuatu has for the first time participated at the Asia Pacific regional conference on Consumer Protection and Competition.The Office of the Director General for Trade and Commerce participated in the...
View ArticleSPC, USAID support reformation of Vanuatu’s public service
The Pacific Community (SPC) and the Vanuatu Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support reformation of the Public Service Commission.SPC’s Regional Director for Melanesia, Mia...
View ArticleHekari United begin Oceania Champions League campaign with win against hosts...
Former Oceania Champions League winners Hekari United earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over local hopefuls Ifira Black Bird in Group B of the 2023 competition in Port Vila.Meanwhile, AS Pirae made an...
View ArticleNo confidence motion filed against Vanuatu PM Kalsakau
Vanuatu's Speaker of Parliament has officially confirmed the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau, submitted on Friday, is in order and will be subject to debate.According to...
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