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MV Matui tragedy: PM promises justice
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat yesterday said more lives could have been saved in the MV Matui disaster and that those entrusted with ensuring passenger safety had failed in their responsibilities and would be held accountable under the law, while...
2026-09-18 21:00:00

A difficult meeting, sharing the pain

2026-09-18 21:00:00

Fuel Deal to Strengthen Remote Emergency Response
Pacific Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dr Mark Turnbull to provide fuel support for medical, medivac, search and rescue and other agreed humanitarian missions in remote parts of northern Vanuatu, helping aircraft reach communities where emergency...
2026-09-18 20:45:00

Over 800 watery diarrhoea cases reported on Tanna
More than 800 acute watery diarrhoea cases have been reported from eleven health facilities on Tanna so far since an outbreak was declared in August.
2026-09-18 20:45:00

Wan Pasifika Festival to Bring Pacific Culture and Entertainment to Port Vila
The inaugural Wan Pasifika Festival will bring together music, culture, comedy and entertainment from across the Pacific at the Korman Cricket Grounds on October 9 and 10.
2026-09-18 20:30:00

Hacksaw used in Luganville prison break
Three high-risk inmates escaped from the Mauria Correctional Centre in Luganville at around 8pm on Thursday after allegedly using a hacksaw brought into the facility by their partners to cut through a lock.
2026-09-18 20:30:00

IsraAID contributes 176 jerry cans for Ambae ashfall response
IsraAID Vanuatu has contributed 176 jerry cans to help provide clean water to communities affected by the ongoing ashfall from the Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae, following discussions with the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).
2026-09-18 20:30:00

Japan hands over VT300M in disaster recovery equipment to Vanuatu
Japan has handed over heavy construction and water-supply equipment valued at approximately VT300 million to Vanuatu to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and restore infrastructure.
2026-09-18 20:30:00

PNG community shares grief with PENAMA families
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) community in Vanuatu used its 51st Independence Day celebrations in Port Vila to stand in solidarity with families affected by the MV Matui tragedy.
2026-09-18 20:30:00

Kausei challenges media on women’s representation
Port Vila City Councillor Jennifer Kausei, who was recently re-elected to the council, has challenged Pacific journalists to play a stronger role in how women in public life are represented, saying the media has the power to shape public perceptions...
2026-09-18 20:30:00

VTU calls on workers to break culture of silence
The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has warned that teachers could go on another nationwide strike over the Teaching Service Commission’s (TSC) alleged failure to honour its Memorandum of Conciliation (MOC).
2026-09-17 21:00:00

Vanuatu weighs vessel-specific weather rules
Vanuatu is considering linking marine weather warnings to different categories of vessels, with regulations potentially determining which boats can operate under particular weather and sea conditions following the recent MV Matui disaster.
2026-09-17 21:00:00

New Echocardiogram Machine for outreach services
The Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) yesterday received a new echocardiogram machine to support outreach services and improve access to cardiac diagnostic care for infants and children in Vanuatu.
2026-09-17 20:45:00

Minister Ati to deliver Vanuatu statement at UNGA
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Marc Ati is expected to leave the country today to deliver Vanuatu’s statement before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next week.
2026-09-17 20:45:00

China responds to Ambae chiefs' water plea with VT5M drilling machine
China has responded to an urgent request from the Tokatara Council of Chiefs by purchasing a water-well drilling machine worth VT5 million to help communities in West Ambae access safer and more reliable sources of drinking water.
2026-09-17 20:45:00

PNG, TORBA communities unite in tribute and celebration
A memorial float placed into the sea became one of the most poignant moments during Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 51st Independence Day celebrations in Port Vila on Wednesday, as the PNG and TORBA communities paid tribute to those who lost...
2026-09-17 20:30:00

URA issues new guidelines for Independent Power Producers and Power Purchase Agreements
Private companies seeking to supply renewable electricity to Vanuatu’s power utilities will now face a new licensing and approval framework under guidelines released by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA).
2026-09-17 20:30:00

NUV showcases study options and island culture
The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) combined its Open Day and Cultural Day for the first time on Wednesday, bringing prospective students onto campus to learn about study options while experiencing traditional food and customs from all six provinces.
2026-09-17 20:30:00

DoT targets untapped mainland tourism in Aneityum, Futuna starts from scratch
The Department of Tourism (DoT) is looking beyond Mystery Island to develop tourism opportunities on mainland Aneityum, while Futuna is being considered for small-scale, community-owned experiences.
2026-09-17 20:30:00

Vanuatu content creators turn social media following into business opportunities
Vanuatu content creators are increasingly turning their large social media followings into business opportunities, despite limitations on direct monetisation from Facebook in the country.
2026-09-17 20:30:00

Warning: Foreign‐based Political Scammers Impersonating Senior‐level Officials Target Vanuatu
PORT‐VILA — Recently, overseas individuals posing as representatives of senior‐ranking foreign government officials have been carrying out a series of fraud activities across island nations in the South Pacific. Local residents are urged to stay vigilant to avoid property losses.
2026-09-17 01:00:00

"Safety first" says PM Napat at VT127 Million Aviation Equipment handing over
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has called for safety to remain the priority in Vanuatu’s transport sector as Australia handed over aviation equipment worth VT127 million to help strengthen operations at the country’s three main airports yesterday.
2026-09-16 21:00:00

Operation centre records 55 aboard MV Matui, 39 still missing
Following the lodging of a criminal complaint by the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) on Monday, families and relatives of those missing from MV Matui are expected to file civil claims.
2026-09-16 21:00:00

Aneityum vanilla farmers encouraged to plant more
Minister of Trade and Commerce Robson Iavro has encouraged vanilla farmers on Aneityum to work together and plant more to fulfil the objectives of the National Spices Strategy.
2026-09-16 20:45:00

ProMedical ambulance calls more than double in two years, ageing fleet under pressure
ProMedical Ambulance is responding to more than twice as many emergency calls as it did two years ago, with the surge in demand reflected in a more than doubling of the number of patients attended despite little change in its...
2026-09-16 20:45:00

Southern Ward councillor donates full salary to chiefs
Southern Ward Councillor Aimerick Puyo Festa has handed over his full council salary to the area’s Council of Chiefs to help establish a Community Safety Team, fulfilling a pledge he made during his election campaign.
2026-09-16 20:45:00

Former Pikinini Playtime teacher launches school to tackle TORBA’s literacy challenge
A former Pikinini Playtime teacher with more than 11 years of experience in early childhood education has opened a private school at the TORBA provincial headquarters in Sola, with the goal of helping address the province’s low literacy rate.
2026-09-16 20:30:00

Business owners encouraged to also save with VNPF
Business owners or employers are encouraged to consider making voluntary contributions to their own retirement savings while continuing to meet their obligations for their workers.
2026-09-16 20:30:00

Vanuatu seeks to host Pacific Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre
Vanuatu has formally put forward its interest in hosting a Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre for the Pacific region, drawing on its growing capacity in meteorological, geological and disaster-risk monitoring.
2026-09-16 20:30:00

Vanuatu survey: Only 30% understand technical weather information
Weather information and early warnings need to be communicated in ways communities can understand and use, after a Vanuatu survey found that only about 30 per cent of people understood weather information when it was presented using technical terms and...
2026-09-16 20:30:00

PM Napat urges football critics to get involved
Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has urged football critics to play a more constructive role in supporting players, particularly as the national women’s team prepares to compete in the MSG PM Cup.
2026-09-15 20:00:00

Vanuatu Boxing looks to Fiji for a new pathway
Vanuatu Boxing could be looking to Fiji for a new pathway for its emerging fighters, following a visit by Emau Boxing Club Manager and Promoter George Rene Kalfau to the gym and club of Ghanaian-born boxing coach and former fighter...
2026-09-15 20:00:00

TUI SHIPPING deregistered by VFSC in June
TUI SHIPPING AGENCY, the business name linked to the operation of MV Matui, was removed from the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) register more than three months before the vessel sank on Friday while travelling from Santo towards Ambae.
2026-09-14 21:00:00

MV Matui not certified to carry more than 30 passengers, bypassed mandatory pre-departure inspections: VMSA
The Master and owners of the ill-fated inter-island vessel MV Matui could face manslaughter charges following the sinking, after the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) confirmed the vessel was not certified to carry more than 30 passengers.
2026-09-14 21:00:00

Ifira youths remanded, Noal calls for calm
Thirteen young men from Ifira have been remanded following allegations that they assaulted three bus drivers from Tanna during a confrontation in Port Vila in the early hours of Sunday morning.
2026-09-14 20:45:00

VTU NEC to decide on industrial action soon
The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to decide on when its members will take further industrial action during its regular meeting on Thursday.
2026-09-14 20:45:00

Domestic shipping sector needs consistent enforcement of existing laws: VSA
Chairman of the Vanuatu Shipping Association (VSA), Andrew Bohn, says Vanuatu’s domestic shipping sector does not necessarily need more regulations, but rather consistent enforcement of the regulations already in place.
2026-09-14 20:30:00

Court quashes Suru Area Council decision to stop Pentecost fuel station
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Suru Area Council in Central Pentecost acted unlawfully when it ordered the closure of a fuel station operated by Archipel Solutions Limited at Bwatnapni.
2026-09-14 20:30:00

Dry conditions, water shortages grip rural Efate
The island of Efate is now experiencing increasingly dry conditions, with dust becoming a common sight along roads and in communities.
2026-09-14 20:30:00

French forces lead air search for MV Matui survivors
A major Search And Rescue (SAR) operation is continuing off the coast of Espiritu Santo following the sinking of the passenger and cargo vessel MV Matui as over 30 people remain missing at sea.
2026-09-14 20:30:00

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