Vanuatu anti-corruption watchdog warns against 'stay orders' for jailed MPs

By Len Garae, in Port Vila Photo: RNZ / Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor Transparency International Vanuatu says all political leaders who are convicted and jailed should not be released on "stay orders" that allow early release, while ordinary citizens are...

Vanuatu Opposition leader Regenvanu urges PM not to increase allowances

Vanuatu Opposition bloc is appealing to the Prime Minister not to implement the Council of Ministers’ decision to increase housing allowances for government ministers and increase salaries of first political advisers. Leader of Opposition, Ralph...

Building farmer-to-farmer capacity for resilience in Vanuatu

Vanuatu has joined a growing regional network of farmer-led training initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and resilience. This week, 25 lead farmers, farm advisors, and technical officers from Vanuatu’s Department of Agriculture and Rural...

Live: Vanuatu says Australia's 2035 emissions target 'worrying'

10m agoThu 18 Sep 2025 at 11:10pm Bowen leaves the door open to changes on old-growth logging Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has left the door open to phasing back old-growth logging. The Climate Change Authority says ending old-growth...

Vanuatu foreign Minister wants ‘yes or no’ answer to ULMWP application

Vanuatu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jotham Napat, said he is considering visiting Suva, Honiara and Port Moresby to personally get a “yes or no” answer on application by the United Liberation Movement of West Papua (ULMWP) for full membership...

Australian Foreign Minister Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will meet Vanuatu halfway and address any concerns in a security pact between the two nations. Vanuatu’s new prime minister Sato Kilman said he believed the already signed pact would need to be reworked...

World Bank Appoints New Division Director For Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, And Vanuatu

Press Release – World Bank New Port Moresby based position to deepen partnership and accelerate development results. The World Bank has announced the appointment of Han Fraeters as the World Bank’s Division Director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon...

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Vanuatu official says they are training Africans in AI to solve economic and social problems

Prof Hugh Keku Aryee – Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana. Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, says the Commission is training a new generation of Africans in artificial intelligence to use technology in solving...

Vanuatu investigates citizenship applicants as Syrian’s approval is revoked

The head of Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission says a Syrian national had his approval for citizenship revoked, and others are being investigated over concerns that international criminals are buying Vanuatu passports. It comes after The Guardian...

Vanuatu Trade Commissioner urges religious communities to care, protect God’s Creation 

By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, Sept. 15, GNA – Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, has called on religious communities, especially the Christian communities, to be faithful Stewards of God’s Creation, who care and protect it....

Senator Cash slams PM over PNG and Vanuatu security failures

Senator Michaelia Cash joined Gary Hardgrave to criticise Prime Minister Albanese for a series of foreign policy failures. Cash highlighted the delay in a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea and the postponement of a security pact with Vanuatu,...

We train Africans in AI to solve economic, social problems – Vanuatu Trade Commissioner  

By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, Sept. 16, GNA – Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, says the Commission is training a new generation of Africans in artificial intelligence to use technology in solving environmental, economic...

Vanuatu gifts PNG a piece of land

VANUATU, its government and people have presented a historical piece of land and its instruments as a 50th Birthday Gift to Papua New Guinea today. Visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu Johnny Koanapo, the Lands Minister of Vanuatu Rick Mahe,...

Students from island nation inspired to solve global issues: 'I am on the right career path'

The young people of Vanuatu are making their priorities known, and the changing climate is at the top of the list. As the Daily Post Digital Network reported, they showed their commitment at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department booth...

Vantage Celebrates 4.5-Star Rating on Trustpilot, Strengthening Client Confidence

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets, a leading multi-asset broker, is proud to announce its 4.5-star Trustpilot TrustScore, backed by over 9,000 client reviews, and growing, a clear indicator of its positive standing...

Vanuatu warns Australia that expanding Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project could breach international ruling

CANBERRA (ABC) — Vanuatu’s climate minister has warned Australia that approving the extension of Woodside’s massive North West Shelf gas project could be in breach of a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change, saying...

Vanuatu up next

FIJI women’s cricket team braces for a tough challenge in their final pool match against Vanuatu, for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia–Pacific Qualifier, taking place at Albert Park in Suva today. Team Fiji began on a positive note,...

Kava Declaration sparks concerns among Vanuatu exporters

The Kava Declaration developed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, seeks to protect the cultural integrity and intellectual property of kava by restricting the use of the name “kava” to seven Pacific Island kava-growing countries including, Fiji,...

Fiji outclassed by Vanuatu in Suva

Fiji’s hope of qualifying for the 2026 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup has been dashed after the national side lost its final pool match yesterday. The Fiji national women’s team was outclassed by Vanuatu which won by 91 runs in the East-Asia Pacific...