Vanuatu Minister of Agriculture sets 10 million kava plant target by...

Vanuatu Minister of Agriculture, Ian Wilson, has announced an ambitious national target to plant 10 million new kava plants by 2030 as part of efforts to boost production. Kava is usually planted one metre apart, so about 10,000 plants can grow on...

BSP: Positive Outlook for 2025 Final Quarter

The final quarter of 2025 looks broadly positive, says BSP Group General Manager for Corporate Bank, Daniel Faunt, as he highlighted key insights from the September Quarter Economic Market Update. BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) reported that...

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Each day, these football-owned poker machines rake in more than $300k

Bree Hughes does not think in terms of dollars when asked how much she lost to poker machines during a long gambling addiction. "Fifteen years of my life," she responds. "You wouldn't even know how many dollars." If you or anyone you know needs...

New Vanuatu Yachting Stopover Handbook Unveiled

In collaboration with key maritime partners, VTO recently introduced Vanuatu’s Yacht Stopover Handbook. The handbook, handed over on the 10th October 2025, from the Australian High Commissioner’s Economic Advisor, Mr Anthony Samson (left, above...

Good behaviour begins at home - Transparency International Vanuatu

Transparency International Vanuatu is urging parents to take greater responsibility in teaching their children about respect, discipline and human rights. The Vanuatu Daily Post reports that Transparency International Vanuatu CEO, Dr. Willie Tokon...

Vanuatu Tourism Office Unveils New Digital Gateway: www.vanuatu.travel

PORT VILA, VANUATU – October 15, 2025: Friday 10th October 2025, marks a significant and exciting milestone for the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) as it proudly announced the launch of the upgraded destination website for Vanuatu. The CEO, Mrs Adela...

Vanuatu Tourism Office Provides Update on Air Connectivity Between New Caledonia and Vanuatu

PORT VILA, VANUATU – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: The Vanuatu Tourism Office yesterday released an update on the current air connectivity between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, detailing existing services and upcoming temporary adjustments. Current...

Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025 with powerful track ‘Weatherman’

Vanuatu rapper Mantis has won the 2025 Pacific Break competition with his famous track ‘Weatherman’, beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations. Delivering verses in Bislama, French and English, Mantis impressed judges with his commanding...

Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025

Mantis, a rapper from Vanuatu, has won ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break 2025 with his tri-lingual track Weatherman. Rapping in Bislama, French, and English, his winning song caught the judges’ attention, beating hundreds of original entries...

Vanuatu hip hop artist Mantis crowned Pacific Break’s 2025 winner

With a fierce confidence in his delivery, flow and lyricism, Mantis’ Weatherman immediately caught the attention of the Pacific Break judges, beating hundreds of original songs entered from18 Pacific nations in this year’s competition. Rapping in...

Best travel deals and exclusive holiday sales to know about this month

Travel is one of life’s greatest joys. From eating chilli crab at bustling Singapore hawkers in 45-degree heat to strolling through ancient streets and seeing magnificent beasts in their natural habitat, experiencing different cultures and...

Vanuatu: Union Strengthening and Awareness-Raising on Life Protection Skills in the Context of Climate Change

On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, leaving a trail of destruction across the island of Efate. Entire communities were shaken to their core as most buildings, including a significant number...

8-year-old designer from Vanuatu impresses with tropical inspired creations

Eight-year-old Merilda Matamlele from Vanuatu wowed the crowd at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology Skills Competition Fashion Show, showcasing her hand-made tropical-style dresses with creativity and confidence. The Vanuatu Daily Post reports...

Vanuatu Kava exports reached VT5.3B last year

Vanuatu generated VT5.3 billion(US$43,523,273) in kava exports last year, a rise from VT4 billion(US$32,851,501) in 2023, and VT3.3 billion(US$27,099,924) in 2022. Kava has been the leading agricultural export since 2016. In 2024, kava made up...

Vanuatu runs tender for supply, installation of solar systems

A tender is open in Vanuatu to deliver eight solar water pump systems and 24 standalone solar PV systems. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is October 27. October 9, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Seiji Seiji/Unsplash The Global Green...

Vanuatu Basketball Fuelled by Heart and Hardship

PORT VILA (Vanuatu) – The Vanuatu men’s basketball team enters the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup ready to prove they belong on top. Being away from the competition has only made this team hungrier to face their opponents on the court. Vanuatu Men’s...

Vanuatu leads Pacific ocean protection as expedition sets sail

The National Geographic Pristine Seas (NGPS) team is leading a month-long expedition across Vanuatu’s waters, which aims to combine deep sea science with community knowledge to update the nation’s marine spatial plan. The project follows an...

Local leadership proves key as Vanuatu reefs thrive amid growing global coral crisis

Despite warnings from scientists about the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs worldwide, researchers have recorded some of the healthiest and most diverse reefs ever seen in Vanuatu. A scientific report reveals that the planet has reached...

Fiji women’s basketball team dominate Vanuatu 103-42

The Fiji women’s basketball side thrashed Vanuatu 103-42 in their third match of the FIBA Melanesia Cup last night. Fiji dominated throughout the match to keep their campaign alive after going down to Papua New Guinea 53-37 in their second match....