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Volcanic alert raised for Gaua in Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Geohazards Department is warning of increased volcanic activity on the island of Gaua.The alert level was raised from level 1 to level 2 last week signalling a state of major unrest.Mt Garet...
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Call for Vanuatu to permanently appoint directors general
The Vanuatu's Opposition has called on the government to abolish all "acting" positions and appoint qualified public servants as permanent heads of departments.RNZI reports most of the 13 directors...
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Vanuatu union seeks better help for RSE workers in NZ
A Vanuatu union leader says there is a need for better mechanisms to resolve problems for ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers in New Zealand.Ephraim Kalsakau, the leader of the National Workers Union, said...
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Vanuatu village to upgrade its water system
Mele Village on Vanuatu's main island, Epate, is introducing a new water supply system to its over 1,000 households.The village community chairman, Ova Kalsau, said the current system could not meet...
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Cyclone fears: New Zealand could face direct hit, warnings for Auckland and...
A tropical cyclone forming off Fiji may directly hit New Zealand, weather forecasters say.And Weatherwatch.co.nz says that although it's not completely clear if it will affect the country, previous...
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Vanuatu politician glad suspended surgeon can get back to work
A ni-Vanuatu trade unionist and politician says he's glad a suspended surgeon has been reinstated and can now get back to work.The National Workers Union's Ephraim Kalsakau, who is also the member for...
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Nalkutan notch historic win at home
Lae City Dwellers opened their OFC Champions league campaign with a resounding 7-2 win over Tupapa Maraerenga but it was all eyes on a thrilling matchup between home side Nalkutan and Fiji’s Ba FC at...
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Erakor, Dragon start OFC Champs League in winning fashion
Vanuatu's Erakor Golden Star and host club AS Dragon have made winning starts to their OFC Champions League football campaigns in Tahiti.Erakor beat 10-man Solomon Warriors 2-0 in the opening Group B...
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PIANGO supports VANGO mid term plan roll out
Solidarity and a consistent alignment to human rights and principles for good development practices is a driver of healthy civil society organisations and platforms. These, says Pacific Islands...
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Vanuatu activates provincial disaster offices
Vanuatu authorities have stepped up a gear as Cyclone Gita tracks towards its southern islands.Gita was upgraded to a the highest Category 5 level this morning and is moving in from the east after...
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Kaltack’s golden run proves vital for Golden Star
Stade Pater is proving a happy hunting ground for Erakor Golden Star’s Tony Kaltack with the ni-Vanuatu striker notching his sixth goal in four OFC Champions League matches at the picturesque Papeete...
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Cyclone Gita to brush Vanuatu after smashing Tonga
There are warnings of huge seas and hurricane-force winds as Tropical Cyclone Gita heads towards the south of Vanuatu, with storm remnants likely to eventually cross New Zealand. MetService...
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Vanuatu and France hold border negotiations
Officials from Vanuatu and France are meeting on neutral ground in Sydney this week for negotiations on their dispute over the ownership of the Matthew and Hunter islands.The two small and uninhabited...
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Six pilot projects plus market study launched to enhance competitiveness of...
A major market study and six pilot projects to advance the coconut industry in Vanuatu and Samoa were launched in Port Vila.The projects are thanks to a joint initiative joint initiative of the...
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Vanuatu seeks to recruit Solomon Islands nurses again
Vanuatu is again seeking to recruit our local nurses to work at its hospitals and health centres.Two officials from the Vanuatu government were reportedly in Honiara last week to pursue their...
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Three-way tussle on Group B’s final day
The three teams in contention for two OFC Champions League quarterfinals spots from Group B are working through the possible permutations as they prepare for their final playoff push on Saturday (local...
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Nalkutan FC's league debut continues
Nalkutan FC's dream OFC Champions League debut continued as they crushed Lae City Dwellers 4-1 in Port Vila to finish atop Group A.Both sides had already confirmed their place in the quarter finals but...
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Football’s roots in Erakor
Erakor Village is home base for OFC Champions League participants Erakor Golden Star and a place where football runs in the blood.At the end of a rural road in Vanuatu’s Port Vila, a school overlooks...
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Vanuatu bottled water company leads plastic litter clean-up
A Vanuatu bottled water company is leading a project to clean up plastic litter in a part of the main island Efate.Vanuatu Beverage is partnering with two other local companies - toilet paper and...
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Vanuatu chiefs want consultation over new Area Councils
Vanuatu's National Council of Chiefs has appealed to the government to make sure it consults with the chiefs' head office before setting its 18 Area Councils.The chairman of the Council, Chief Mol...
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