Vanuatu’s disaster preparedness proves crucial

THE Vanuatu government’s commitment to disaster preparedness led to the timely transfer of funds to residents of Port Vila when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck it last December. And it underscored the importance of disaster preparedness at government …

Teenager who was offered prayers on Fiji Airways flight from Vanuatu passes away

A Fijian teenager wo was medically evacuated from Vanuatu two weeks ago has passed away. Shivanshi Prasad was the subject of an announcement on Fiji Airways flight that brought her to Fiji, where a flight attendant offered prayers for her via the planes …

Welkam fren’: New Vanuatu PM sets homegrown tone for US relations

Captains of the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s teams gathered on the shores of Sunset Beach on Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver ahead of the Vancouver Sevens tournament running across 21-23 February. Teams were met with a traditional welcome from Mike Billy …

Vanuatu Education minister Seule Simeon resigns to become speaker

The Vanuatu Parliament has elected Seule Simeon as the new speaker just hours after Gracia Shadrack resigned from the position. To stand as candidate for speaker, Simeon resigned his education portfolio in the government led by Bob Loughman. Simeon was …

Trade office to host visit by Vanuatu Ferry

THE National Trade Office (NTO) is facilitating a visit by officials of Vanuatu Ferry Limited, a subsidiary of the Degage Group, says chief trade officer Richard Yakam. The ferry company has expressed in establishing operations in Papua New Guinea’s …

New Vanuatu PM issues warning to public servants over performance

Jotham Napat is Vanuatu's fifth prime minister in four years. Photo: Facebook / Jotham Napat Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has issued a warning to public officers, urging them to fulfill their duties or face dismissal. Napat was elected …

Local aged care facility welcomes new carers from Vanuatu

Community Local aged care facility welcomes new carers from Vanuatu Feb 19 2025 Updated 49 minutes ago THREE new aged carers from Vanuatu were welcomed to the Respect Aged Care (St John's) and the Wangaratta community last Thursday. Residents and staff …

The Earthquake Won’t Stop Children Learning: UNICEF Supports Vanuatu’s Recovery Plan As Children Start New School Year

Port Vila, Vanuatu, 17 February 2025 – Two months on since the 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, more than 12,000 children from affected schools are able to continue their learning during this new school year. The earthquake caused widespread damage …

Vanuatu: Post earthquake health mission

Vanuatu prepares to establish a National Human Rights Institution

The Government of Vanuatu and non-government stakeholders recently undertook a scoping study on establishing a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in the country. The scoping mission was carried out from 31 May – 04 June 2021 on Tafea Province, 19 – …