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Retrial of former Vanuatu politicians kicks off today
The retrial of 11 former politicians in Vanuatu begins today, with the prosecution seeking to have them again convicted of conspiracy.The 11, including a former speaker, are being retried on a...
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Commonwealth Games history beckons for Vanuatu
Vanuatu's sporting hopes have been pinned on the country's much-loved women's beach volleyball team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.Vanuatu is one of a number of Pacific countries who have never won a...
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New political bloc calls for Vanuatu deputy PM to be sacked
A newly-formed political bloc in Vanuatu is calling on Prime Minister Charlot Salwai to sack his deputy Joe Natuman.Mr Natuman is on a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to conspiring to...
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ICAO Secretary General reiterates commitment to Pacific States following...
ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu has reiterated the UN aviation agency’s full support for Vanuatu and other Pacific Island States as they continue to work toward the ambitious safety and air...
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Vanuatu murderer given 26-year jail term
A Vanuatu man has been given a 26-year prison term for murdering his girlfriend.It's understood to be the first time in Vanuatu that a person found guilty of murder has been jailed for that long.The...
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Prince of Wales visits Vanuatu today
The Prince of Wales, who is on a tour of Australia to coincide with the Commonwealth Games, is visiting Vanuatu today.Prince Charles, who attended the Games opening ceremony on the Gold Coast on...
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Six former Vanuatu MPs plead guilty on conspiracy charge
Six former Vanuatu politicians pleaded guilty on Thursday in a retrial at the Supreme Court, while four other former MPs, entered not guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to defeat the course of...
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Napuat says Vanuatu needs to review citizenship program
Vanuatu's Minister of Internal Affairs Andrew Napuat says the government needs to take the step in reviewing the country's citizenship program.Mr Napuat has confirmed that there are confirmations that...
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Vanuatu government officers examine RTI
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has emphasised the need for training of Right To Information Officers saying it should be ongoing and should also be included in the NGO program. Salwai’s message...
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Vanuatu wins bronze at Commonwealth Games
Vanuatu secured their first ever Commonwealth Games medal with a bronze for para-athlete, Friana Kwevira with a throw of 24.54m in the Women’s F46 Javelin final.Kwevira’s medal is the country’s first...
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Vanuatu volleyballers make Commonwealth Games semis
Vanuatu is one win away from a second Commonwealth Games medal after advancing to the women's beach volleyball semi finals in dramatic fashion on the Gold Coast. Miller Pata and Linline Matauatu...
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Vanuatu foreign minister denies China military base claim
Vanuatu's foreign minister has denied Australian media reports that his country is considering hosting a Chinese military base.Ralph Regenvanu's comment follows reports in Fairfax media citing...
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Nik Regenvanu becomes first Ni-Vanuatu to lead BSP in Vanuatu
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has announced the appointment of Nik Regenvanu to lead the BSP operations in Vanuatu, as the new Country Head.BSP's Group CEO, Robin Fleming announced the appointment at the...
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Ambae chief urges Vanuatu govt to find his people new land
A chief from North Ambae, Chief Benuel Garae, says if the Vanuatu government does not act in acquiring land for the people of Ambae to resettle it is possible that the people will disappear.Chief Garae...
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Vanuatu PM says govt secure
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has assured the public his government is secure.The Prime Minister said he had written to the State Law Office and speaker of parliament for clarification of the...
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Vanuatu claim beach volley bronze
Vanuatu is celebrating a second Commonwealth Games medal after their women's beach volleyball team beat Cyprus in the playoff for bronze.Miller Pata and Linline Matauatu were in complete control at...
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Ambae leader pleads to Vanuatu govt for help
An Ambae community leader is pleading for the Vanuatu government to act quickly to evacuate residents who are in dire straits with the island's volcano spewing ash and gas.Due to a constant heavy ash...
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Vanuatu holds M&E Capacity Building and Reporting Workshop for government...
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officers from Vanuatu’s civil service met to discuss and learn more about how the government monitors and evaluates its programs and activities against the National...
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Vanuatu PM threatens early election
Vanuatu's Prime Minister says if an opposition political bloc continues to cause political instability, he will have no alternative but to seek cabinet approval to ask the Head of State to dissolve...
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Police deployed to Vanuatu's Ambae ahead of mass evacuation
A patrol boat loaded with police and mobile force personnel is being deployed to the Vanuatu island of Ambae this afternoon to help with a mass evacuation.A state of emergency has been declared on the...
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