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Vanuatu govt applauds Iririki resort switch to solar power
The Vanuatu Government has applauded the Iririki resort in the capital Port Vila for its switch to solar power.For two weeks now the resort has been running solely on electricity generated by a newly...
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Vanuatu launches Pacific’s first drone trial
The Vanuatu Government will make history today by launching what may be the first ever trial in the Pacific to test the capacity, efficiency and effectiveness of drones to deliver lifesaving vaccines...
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Kilifa and Thomas to miss upcoming games in Top Four competition
Ifira Black Bird striker, Moffat Kilifa and Erakor Golden Star defender, Jason Thomas will miss their important matches in the AFIC Top Four competition after they were penalized by the referee in...
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Australia to fund renovations at Vila Central Hospital
Vanuatu’s main health facility, the Vila Central Hospital (VCH), is about to undergo vital renovations to improve health services for thousands of people. Minister of Health, Jerome Ludvaune and...
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New Fest’Napuan 2017 logo released
Fest’Napuan has unveiled its new logo for 2017. This year, Vanuatu’s premier music festival is celebrating its association with the Pacific Mini Games, VAN2017, and Fest Napuan’s will relocate for one...
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Survey reveals sexual offences the most common charge for prisoners in Vanuatu
A survey of inmates serving jail time in Vanuatu has found that more than six out of ten have been convicted of sexual offences, and many of them are repeat offenders.The research also found that more...
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Commonwealth Secretary-General mourns death of Vanuatu’s late President
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed her deep sorrow at the passing of Vanuatu’s President Baldwin Lonsdale, who is said to have died in Port Vila after a short illness. “I...
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USP extends condolences to Vanuatu Government
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has expressed deep sadness by the sudden passing away of Womtelo Reverend Baldwin Lonsdale, the President of Vanuatu.On behalf of the University, Acting...
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US Government sends condolences to Vanuatu on passing of President Lonsdale
The US Government has sent its condolences to President Lonsdale’s family and the people of Vanuatu on the passing Womtelo Reverend President Baldwin Lonsdale.US Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson...
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Thousands pay respect to Vanuatu's late president
Schoolchildren will line the route from Vanuatu's parliament to the airport today to farewell the country's late president Baldwin Lonsdale.Thousands of people have been paying their respects to Father...
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New tourism product launched on Rano in Vanuatu
A new tourism product has been launched on Malekula. Aiemsandior Cultural and Snorkeling Tour is located on Rano, a small island on the north eastern coast of Malekula.Unique to Rano, the tour...
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"It is raining in the hearts of the people"
Schoolchildren are lining the route from Vanuatu's parliament to the airport today to farewell the country's late president Baldwin Lonsdale.Thousands of people have been paying their respects to...
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Australian flags fly at half-mast in respect of late Vanuatu President Lonsdale
Australian flags are flying at half-mast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge today in respect of the passing of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had requested the Australian...
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China’s President Xi extends condolences over death of Vanuatu's president
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences to Vanuatu's Parliament Speaker and acting President Esmon Saimon over the death of President Baldwin Lonsdale.Xinhua News reports mourning...
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Vanuatu and Palau added to Paris black list
Vanuatu and Palau have become the latest entries into the black list of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) committee on Port State Control. Both countries will be moved from the grey...
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Vanuatu to select president next month
An electoral college will convene to select a new president of Vanuatu on July 3.The head of state position was left vacant after President Baldwin Lonsdale died on Saturday.According to a writ issued...
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Pacific Games Council CEO hands over Games Flag to Vanuatu Prime Minister
The Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Games Council, Andrew Minogue was in Port Vila this week to meet with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Charlot Salwai and a meeting with the Pacific Games...
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Vanuatu laws spell timing of election of President
Vanuatu Electoral Commission chairman, Martin Tete has clarified that the election of a new President of Vanuatu has been made under the requirements of the law. Tete was reacting to concerns from the...
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Vanuatu conspiracy case deferred until December
The conspiracy case against Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman and former acting Police Commissioner Aru Maralau has been moved to December.According to the Daily Post, the defence counsel...
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2 Vanuatu crash victims remain in hospital
Details are slowing emerging of a head-on collision south of Cairns, Australia that claimed the lives of 3 Vanuatu seasonal workers and landed 2 others in hospital.The men were travelling in a mini...
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