The British designated commissioner to Vanuatu, David Ward, confirmed that the British High Commission will reopen its door in Port Vila on July this year. It was during the celebration of Queen’s birthday on Tuesday...
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Lolowai Hospital to fully resume service soon
I was the wish of the people of Ambae that their hospital at Lolowai shall not be removed to one of the two other neighboring islands, Maewo and Pentecost. When Voui Volcano activities become a nuisance to the...
8 months ago
Nakamal in open air worries licensed ones
By Gratien Molsoul The number of the Nakamals or places who sell the kava juice in open air in Port Vila has increased and this becomes big worry for those which had to pay and obtain a license from the Municipality...
8 months ago
Medical Insurance Scheme to be introduced by VNPF
The recent meeting of the Council of Ministers has approved documents related to the setting up of Medical Insurance Scheme by the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) for workers troughout Vanuatu. The Prime Minister...
8 months ago
VP tightens up its camp with more MPs
The president of VP and current Deputy Prime Minister, Bob Loughman, has every reason to be happy on Friday last week: two more MPs have joined the ranks of his party. Marc Ati who was elected on Yauko Group in 2016...
8 months ago
Government PRO had no mandate to represent the government at Ennar’s custom ceremony
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai said this morning that he as leader of the government and the government itself were not invited to attend the custom ceremony which took place yesterday at Ennar Village in Central...
9 months ago
Extending NZ citizenship to climate refugees premature – Peters
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters says it would be premature to extend New Zealand citizenship to environmental refugees fleeing the effects of climate change. New Zealand has been warned to...
9 months ago
Ambassador of France visits the Parliament of Vanuatu
The Ambassador of France paid a visit to the Speaker of Parliament, Esmon SIMON, yesterday morning. During their brief discussion, the Speaker informed the ambassador of his willingness to participate in the development...
9 months ago
VP progresses in its 2020 Kambak
Vanua’Aku Pati (VP) is targeting its dream to be strong again as it was in the 80s. Its main objective is to bring back its supporters throughout Vanuatu for the upcoming general election as it plans to acquire the...
9 months ago
Ham Lini’s last term announced
It was recently announced in social media and sources close to him confirmed last week end: the eldest brother of the first Prime Minister of Vanuatu, late Walter Lini, has decided to step down and won’t be candidate...
9 months ago
Vanuatu News
Agreement for China to fund tar seal road on Pentecost
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has signed a deal with the Chinese Government for funding of the first ever tar seal road on Pentecost. The deal is for a 50 km tar seal road to commence this year. 50% of the...
10 hours ago
Airbus A220 to visit Vanuatu
In partnership with Airbus, Air Vanuatu is pleased to showcase the first visit by an Airbus A220 to Vanuatu, on Monday, 28th October 2019. Vanuatu will be the first stop on an extensive tour of the South Pacific which...
10 hours ago
Two ni-Vanuatu fisheries observers removed from flight
Vanuatu’s Director of Fisheries has confirmed the removal of two ni-Vanuatu fisheries observers from a flight from Auckland for drunken and abusive behaviour. William Naviti said the two men were returning from...
1 day ago
Vanuatu, Cook Islands urging UN to improve climate financing
Vanuatu and Cook Islands are calling for the United Nations to make it easier for vulnerable low-lying states to access climate financing. Pacific states graduating from low-income to developed status aren’t...
1 day ago
What is Vanuatu Standards?
Vanuatu Bureau of Standards joins the world in celebrating World Standard Day For too long ni-Vanuatu have focussed on the cheapest price, short cuts and quick fixes rather than focussing on quality and longevity which...
1 day ago
Pacific News
South Pacific region satisfied with Tourism Year with China
The South Pacific region has voiced its satisfaction with the development of the Tourism Year with China, saying that the Tourism Year has attracted more Chinese tourists and will help promote the development of the...
10 hours ago
NZIIA National Conference: Pacific Futures- Connections, Identity and Security
A conference with theme “Pacific Futures-Connections, Identity and Security will take place in New Zealand on 19 October. This conference focusses on the influences shaping the Pacific’s future and some of its...
5 days ago
UN Forum opens with call for decisive action in cities to deliver on SDG targets
Penang, Malaysia (ESCAP news) — The Seventh Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) opened yesterday with a strong call for cities to take the lead and embrace a “can do” spirit in driving sustainable development...
6 days ago
Australia welcomes Pacific security leaders
Delegates from 14 Pacific Island nations’ police, customs, immigration and defence agencies came together for the inaugural Joint Heads of Pacific Security event in Brisbane last week. Acting Commissioner of the Vanuatu...
1 week ago
UN intergovernmental meeting champions faster, cleaner energy transition in Asia-Pacific
Bangkok (ESCAP News) – The Second Session of the Committee on Energy closed on Friday 11 October at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) with stronger commitments to...
1 week ago
Sports
Vanuatu still maintains its stand to host 2027 Pacific Games
Vanuatu will bid for 2027 Pacific Games. The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Trade and Acting Prime Minister Jotham Napat told sportsmen and sportswomen and people present at Seafront today morning that Vanuatu...
4 months ago
Britain to reopen its diplomatic mission in Vanuatu on July
The British designated commissioner to Vanuatu, David Ward, confirmed that the British High Commission will reopen its door in Port Vila on July this year. It was during the celebration of Queen’s birthday on Tuesday...
5 months ago
The launch of Sports Diplomacy 2030
Today the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, and the Australian Minister for Sport, Bridget McKenzie, launched Australia’s new Sports Diplomacy 2030 strategy. Australia is recognized all around...
9 months ago
FIFA approved engineers for new Central Stadium in Port Vila
FIFA has approved Qualao Consulting Limited as engineers for the new planned VFF Central Soccer Stadium and Technical Training Centre Development at Freswota, VFF reports.
Work on the project should start next week.
June 16, 2018
Vanuatu’s Lambert Maltock elected acting OFC President
The Oceania Football Confederation Congress has elected Lambert Maltock to the role of acting OFC President for the remainder of the current term. The Vanuatu Football Federation President was elected to the position...
June 12, 2018
Vanuatu’s Lambert Maltock among candidates for OFC acting President position
On June 11 the Oceania Football Confederation Congress will decide on an acting President to lead the Confederation until January 2019. The OFC Congress will take place in Moscow, Russia ahead of the FIFA Congress which...
June 3, 2018
Tonga sued for millions of dollars over Pacific Games withdrawal
The Pacific Games Council and Tonga’s Olympic Committee (TASANOC) have lodged a claim for millions of dollars of damages against the government of Tonga for its late withdrawal from hosting the 2019 event. The...
May 24, 2018
Marist takes slight advantage in the first leg of Champions League semi-final against Lautoka FC
An away goal for Marist could prove crucial after the first leg of the OFC Champions League semi-final ended in a 1-1 draw between the Solomon Islands club and their host Lautoka FC at Churchill Park, OFC reports. Like...
April 23, 2018
Vanuatu women’s beach volleyball team wins 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 Coolangatta...
April 13, 2018
New project to boost rugby development in the Pacific
World Rugby has launched a new project that will accelerate rugby development in the Pacific, paving the way for the region’s best and brightest rugby talent to thrive on the international stage. The ‘World Rugby...
March 22, 2018