The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) this week praised the response of key stakeholders for their swift response to a maritime emergency incident involving crew from a Danish registered sailing vessel, SY Nordkaperen.

The President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP) and Leader of Opposition, Ishmael Kalsakau, recommended that the Prime Minister (PM) defer the referendum until next year to ensure that the information regarding the proposed amendments reaches everyone.

Over 8,000 informal workers have joined the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) as voluntary members since the Fund begun extending its coverage into the informal sector some years ago.

The well-known Wan Smolbag (WSB) Theatre group celebrated its 35th Anniversary with the launching two new films, “Muv, Muv, Muv” and “Protektem Ol Gel,” on April 25 at the Tana Cine theatre. 

The Tangraro Family Groupings have issued a statement addressing ongoing issues at Beverly Hills Primary School, particularly concerning land dispute and unauthorised actions allegedly carried out in their name.

Vanuatu was represented for the first time at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida (USA) from April 8 to 11, 2024.

The Pacific National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NHMS) heard fewer Tropical Cyclones (TCs) have been observed than were predicted in the southwest Pacific over the 2023/24 TC season at the 14th Session of the Pacific Island Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF-14).

The Hydro Project in Fanafo, Santo was closed yesterday by the landowners of the ten water sources that connect to the main river, Sarakata River.

Care Vanuatu hosted a regional learning event with its partner organisations from across the Pacific in Port Vila this week, to strengthen women's economic resilience and contribute to a vibrant civil society.

The Vice President of the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC), Davidson Nako, requested the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) to partner in driving development initiatives within the province.

Concerns have arisen among parents of students attending Beverly Hills Primary School in the Ambrym community over unresolved land payment issues affecting the school.

The Chairman of the ‘No’ Group, former Member of Parliament (MP), Joshua Kalsakau, confirmed with the Vanuatu Daily Post yesterday afternoon that the seven-day ultimatum given to the Electoral Commission to address their concerns, following a letter from their legal representative, had lapse…

The appointment of Member of Parliament (MP) for Malekula, Gracia Shadrack, to the role of Leader of the Opposition has been deemed "null and void and has no effect", according to advice from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

The Pacific Attitudes Survey: Vanuatu (PAS) report was officially launched at the University of the South Pacific (USP), Emalus Campus, yesterday.

Lapita Café Vanuatu recently hosted an Open Day to shine a light on Vanuatu's culinary heritage. 

The famous locally owned Lapita Café has introduced a new product, Pacific Protect reef-safe sunscreen.

Kava Vine Season 1 will be wrapping up this May with the final videos released this week and next dubbed ‘Kava & Kajap’.

The famous locally owned Lapita Café has introduced a new product, Pacific Protect reef-safe sunscreen.

The current 8% member’s contribution rate to the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) has been static for too long, it needs to increase to ensure that the employers contribute more compared to employees.

Twenty-six TIVR Timber and Joinery workers went on strike yesterday on behalf of other workers who they claimed had been terminated without consideration.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, who is responsible for Labour, conveyed his expectation for the Labour Commissioner and the Labour Office to “pull up their socks” on their approach to addressing labour issues.

Vanuatu and Russia have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties after more than three decades. 

The Vois Blong Yumi network, which comes under Movement Red, wants to support the government through the National Referendum Communications Committee by ensuring that information about the upcoming referendum reaches as many people as possible.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) is hosting a presentation of findings from the Pacific Attitudes Survey (PAS) today, Friday, April 26, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm at the NUV auditorium.

At dawn on Anzac Day, 25 April, Australians, New Zealanders, and members of the international community gathered at the Port Vila Cenotaph to honour the sacrifice, courage and mateship of the original ANZACs.

Preparation for the two-day music night at Vila North School is in full swing now. Morrison Avusa, Chairman of the Music Night committee, stated that the main purpose of this two-day music night is to raise funds for the construction of a new school canteen at Vila North.

Today marked a significant diplomatic event as His Excellency Dr. Alexey Pavlovsky, the Russian Federation Ambassador to Australia, presented his credentials to  His Excellency Nikenike Vurobaravu Moliunavanua at the State House. This meeting signifies the potential for collaboration between…

A number of parents whose children attend Beverly Hills Primary School have expressed their discontent towards the closure of the school.

Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, has revealed that many Ni-Vanuatu citizens are currently in prisons in Australia for a wide range of offences, varying from what he described as “very serious” crimes to minor offences.

The Head of the Government, Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai is expected to open the new Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) Branch for PENAMA Province at Saratamata on Ambae today.

The Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC) and the Office of the Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), have recently signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to establish a collaboration framework between them.

Vanuatu continues its commitment to immunisation efforts, with a history of vaccination initiatives aimed at preventing deadly diseases and preserving the well-being of its population,

President of the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), President Kalmer Kalwatman, along with his Vice President, demonstrated strong commitment to grassroots governance and community engagement by leading a delegation to Shepherd Islands, including Epi, recently.

Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai has stressed that he doesn’t want the newly constructed married quarters at the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Cook Barracks to end up like those at Independence Park and Seaside Police residences, which were poorly maintained.

10 detainees are working at the Malvatumauri’s Chiefs Nakamal in Port Vila upon request of Malvatumarui says Escorting Corrections Officer on site Louis Dickson and confirmed by Malvatumauri CEO Jean Pierre Tom.

The students from Beverly Hills Primary School will temporarily move to and use the classrooms of Epauto Secondary School this week for their exams.

Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai made a tour to the newly built Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Cook Barracks yesterday, along with the outgoing Australian High Commissioner, Heidi Bootle, where they witnessed a VMF capability demonstration.

The behavior and carelessness of a driver, as well as the behavior of pedestrians, can lead to accidents, not the road itself, because roads do not have brains, but people do.

Vanuatu has recently joined other ministers and senior members of the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Finance Ministers of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) to convene for the first time during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington DC, U…

Welcome, dear readers, to the inaugural Special Edition of Kava Vine — ‘Kava and Kajap’! We are honoured to feature Stanleyson Antas, affectionately known as Stan, the lead singer and visionary behind Stan and the Earth Force.

The National Human Rights Unit, in conjunction with the Pacific Community’s Human Rights and Social Development Division (HRSD-SPC), recently concluded a nationwide scoping mission in March 2024 with the aim to soliciting public opinion on the feasibility of establishing a National Human Rig…

Chuan Store has introduced an automatic car wash in Tagabe, Port Vila, and vending machines at the Bauerfield Airport and Vila Central Hospital (VCH).

The University of the South Pacific (USP) Emalus Campus will conduct the election of the new USP Students Association (USPSA) Executive at the University Campus, beginning from 8 am this morning, concluding at 4:30pm.

Catering for a mini- futsal court, 2 volleyball courts, a netball court, and Basketball court and to give Value to Physical Education (PE) as a subject, the School Community Association (SCA) of Vila Central School is in the process of building a multipurpose court in the school grounds.

Yesterday, the Vanuatu Labour Department networked with local media to enhance communication.