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Police Maritime Wing receives refurbished housing and new uniforms from Australia

Housing · Port Vila

Police Maritime Wing receives refurbished housing and new uniforms from Australia

A handover ceremony marking the refurbishment of housing units and the gifting of new uniforms to the Vanuatu Police Maritime Wing was held yesterday at Independence Park, highlighting Australia’s continued support to the country’s maritime security force.Read Article

PM Napat stresses 'win-win' approach in Vanuatu–Australia Nakamal Agreement talks

Penny Wong · Port Vila

PM Napat stresses 'win-win' approach in Vanuatu–Australia Nakamal Agreement talks

Last month, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, visited Vanuatu and held high-level discussions with the Vanuatu Government, including the proposed signing of a Nakamal Agreement — a symbolic and cultural framework for strengthening bilateral relations.Read Article

VARTC Open Day to feature research, Rural Butchery reopening

Port Vila · Port Vila

VARTC Open Day to feature research, Rural Butchery reopening

The Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Technical Centre (VARTC) is preparing to host an open day event next week under the theme “Research and Innovation.” The event is designed to encourage the public to visit VARTC and observe the centre’s current…Read Article

UK and Vanuatu authorities complete hydrographic survey of Port Vila

A major hydrographic survey of Port Vila’s harbor and surrounding areas was successfully completed between June 1st and June 15th, 2025, as part of a UK Government-sponsored Navigation Hazard Identification Survey.Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

New policy pushes for safer workplaces across productive sector

A positive workplace is one where safety, support, and dignity are non-negotiable.Port Vila · Port Vila See the Story

Time for Change at MSG

The change in chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) allows for new initiatives in this sub-regional bloc. But do the Melanesian leaders have the courage to address the huge elephants which exist in the room occupied by Fiji, Kanaky (New Caledonia), Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu? And how far are they willing […] The post Time for Change at MSG appeared first on Islands Business.Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

Boards of national entities should not micromanage: Opposition

The Board of Directors (BoD) of national financial institutions should not micromanage the entities they serve, stressed the Opposition Leader following complaints.Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

Resort owner supports plan for Airport–Etas road

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat recently announced plans to open a new road from the airport to Montmartre and on to Etas, aiming to ease daily traffic congestion in Port Vila.Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

SHEFA Secretary General Kaluat Identifies Priorities for Improvement

The SHEFA Provincial Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) must be strengthened and its work plan must be aligned with government priorities to ensure a more pragmatic and collaborative approach. This was one of the key areas for improvement highlighted by SHEFA Provincial Government Committee Secretary General Lionel Kaluat on SHEFA Day. The second was strengthening fiscal decentralization, empowering regional councils to manage funds and provide…Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

Funding Is in Place, Vanuatu Health Center Wastewater System Will

Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change Adaptation and Environment, Ralph Regenvanuù, admitted that while the Vanuatu Government has received funding to address the ongoing pollution crisis at Erakor Lagoon in Port Vila, the Government has been too slow to address the issue. In an exclusive interview with the Vanuatu Daily Post, Minister Regenvanuù admitted that while the funding has been secured, the Government has been slow to utilise the resourc…Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

Vanuatu Appoints First Female Attorney General, President Says: “She Deserves It”

Yesterday, President Nikenike Vurobaravu of Vanuatu officially signed the document appointing Ms. Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy as the 10th Attorney General of Vanuatu at the National Palace. This is the first female Attorney General of Vanuatu. Mrs. Roy gave a profound speech at the swearing-in ceremony. She thanked the spiritual, professional and personal support that has enabled her to achieve this milestone. She said, “I stand before you today wi…Port Vila · Port Vila Read Article

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