Killers, fraudster among 12 convicts pardoned by Vanuatu president
Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu has pardoned the convictions of at least 12 convicts.Former MP Asang Sanick was among those whose convictions were pardoned.The Daily Post reports his pardoning...
View ArticleTraining of trainer to address sick children in communities
The Reproductive Maternal, Newborn Child, and Adolescent Health (RAMNCAH) unit of the Ministry of Health conducted a one week training of trainers for nurses from Vila Central Hospital and Malampa...
View ArticleVanuatu PM reshuffles cabinet ahead of no-confidence-motion
Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.RNZ Pacific's correspondent in Vanuatu, Hilaire...
View ArticleLicenses granted for medicinal production and export in Vanuatu
Four licences have been granted for the production and export of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp.The Daily Post reports this was confirmed by the director general of the agriculture ministry...
View ArticleVanuatu Beach Volleyball duo finish 11th in Trinidad and Tobago
The Vanuatu beach volleyball pair of Stephanie Joel and Eleno Mouele have finished 11th at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago after they defeated Cayman Islands in their play-off on...
View ArticlePolitical impasse emerges in Vanuatu's parliament
A political impasse is emerging in Vanuatu with neither the government or the opposition holding enough seats in parliament to rule.The house has 52 seats so 27 MPs is the minimum support a prime...
View ArticleNew timeline approved on climate change fight
A new timeline has been approved by the International Court of Justice for written statements and comments on the landmark Advisory Opinion on the legal responsibilities of countries fighting climate...
View ArticleVanuatu has new brand identity for climate information
Vanuatu has a new brand identity for climate information - Klaemet Save.The new brand has been developed to focus attention on information products that increase the ability of ni-Vanuatu to plan for,...
View ArticleMPs meet on Wednesday to try to resolve Vanuatu's political crisis
Vanuatu's parliament is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau's government.A political stalemate persists, with both the government...
View ArticleVanuatu: No confidence, but in whom?
Just two-and-a-half weeks ago, Vanuatu celebrated its 43rd Independence anniversary. Bands marched around Independence Park in Port Vila, watched by the assembled groups of politicians and VIPs and...
View ArticleFour Pacific Islands leaders arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
Four Pacific Islands leaders arrived in Vanuatu on Tuesday to consider declaring a "neutral" position amid an intense contest between the United States and China, against the backdrop of a political...
View Article'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.And many who talked to RNZ Pacific said they believe the...
View ArticleSolomon Islands beats Vanuatu at the Oceania Olympic Qualifying tournament
Solomon Islands began their Oceania Olympic Qualifying tournament campaign with a bang, beating under-strength Vanuatu 3-0 in Auckland on Monday.Two of the goals came from penalty kicks, one for...
View ArticleVanuatu ready to host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 EAP Qualifier
The road to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 continues in September with the East Asia Pacific (EAP) regional qualifying event taking place in Port Vila, Vanuatu. One team will book their spot in the...
View ArticleLeadership change creates new opportunities for Vanuatu–Australia security...
On Monday, Sato Kilman was voted in as prime minister of Vanuatu for the fifth time, after the country’s Supreme Court upheld a vote of no confidence against former PM Ishmael Kalsakau. Having been in...
View ArticleVanuatu claim historic victory at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 EAP...
Vanuatu have claimed their first ever win at an ICC Women’s Pathway Event, emerging victorious at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier after a perfect six wins from six...
View ArticleTime to renew Australia’s police-to-police connections in the Pacific
Two weeks ago, it appeared that Vanuatu’s then prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, had survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote. It turned out to be simply a stay of execution.Last week, the Pacific...
View ArticleVanuatu launches VANKLIA, a new national payment system
Vanuatu has adopted VANKLIA, a new national digital payment platform to strengthen its digital economy and promote financial inclusion.Launched by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, the VANKLIA system is...
View ArticleVanuatu to include future climate change impacts in roading projects
Future roading projects in Vanuatu will now have to consider the projected impacts of climate change.The new Vanuatu Road Design Guide was a joint project between Climate Information Services for...
View ArticleNew Zealand power past Vanuatu to book semi-final spot
New Zealand have overwhelmed Vanuatu 27-0 at Stade Pater in Papeete to confirm their place as Group B winners at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship and set up a semi-final with Tonga on Sunday.The...
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