There has been a huge salary increase for the Deputy Leader of Opposition, Opposition Whip and the Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of Parliamentary Standing Committees.

Following the recent launch of Father (Fr.) Walter Lini’s Scholarship, which coincided with the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) 36th anniversary celebrated annually on March 14 and was held at the National Convention Centre, the Vanuatu Daily Post conducted an exclusive…

Port Vila witnessed a special religious event yesterday with over 300 Catholic community members and people from all walks of life coming together for the annual ‘Stations of the Cross’ Parade, which marked Good Friday.

PENAMA Principal Education Officer (PEO) John Tari has explained that the reasons prompting over 250 students from Saint Patrick’s College on Ambae to visit the PENAMA Education Office earlier this week were primarily due to administrative oversights. These oversights, left…

The United States (U.S.) is now growing kava, a plant native to the Pacific Islands, including Vanuatu.

The export of kava, is likely to decrease significantly in the next three years.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) yesterday launched the AFD-NUM project, a significant step in digital development and educational advancement for the country.

Whether in the heat of her homeland of Vanuatu or in the chill air of New Zealand’s south island, the tenor horn still sounds the same and connects people for Corporal Georgette Kalorip.

Starting from March 31, 2024, New Zealand will no longer accept Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers entering its borders with Certificate of Identity (COI) documents.

An investigation was undertaken by the Office of the Ombudsman into the conduct of the Parliament’s Assistant Clerk, Roslyn Jimmy, as to whether or not she had a conflict of interest when nominating Estella Banga, the Human Resource Officer (HRO)…

The Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) has recognised the importance of organising a workshop on media ethics to reinforce the importance of upholding ethical standards in journalism.

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Rick Tchamako Mahe, has urged landowners at Saratamata on Ambae to provide land for the Government to establish essential services for the people.

Legal experts from Vanuatu and Australia are joining forces this week to boost courtroom skills and strengthen justice services across the country.

The new Transitional Facility, which will be built to accommodate detainees while the current prison buildings undergo reconstruction, will be used as the new and first ever Medical Unit for detainees in Port Vila.

Minister of Justice and Community Services, John Amos, has revoked the Commissions of Inquiry (COIs) into the Jack Mackerel Agreement and the Vanuatu Shipping Registry.

Weather Forecaster Angus Bani has confirmed a trough remains over the region, this means the country will continue to expect rain this week.

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department (VMGD) has requested the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC) to relocate the manual weather station at Saratamata to another location for accurate and reliable data collection.

Thirteen of 16 schools on Ambae and Santo have been rebuilt as part of the Ambae Recovery Program funded by the governments of Australia and New Zealand at VT312, 551, 943.

Paradise Seasonal Workers Agency (PSWA) has made a breakthrough in Canada, opening up an avenue for Ni-Vanuatu to work there.

The amendments to be made to the Constitution on 29 May 2024, particularly Articles 17A and 17B, in the National Referendum will not stop political instability.

Sainte Jeanne d'Arc or French version of Saint Joan of Arc, the patron saint of France (circa 1412) who was honored for defending her nation, has a school in Port Vila named after her. This primary school has had more…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Price Monitoring and Consumer Affairs (PMCA), Lissie Taura, has encouraged local businesses to start thinking about digitally transforming their business processes, as 83% of companies globally claim that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a top…

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Matai Seremaiah, will travel to Australia this week, accompanied by Australian High Commissioner to Vanuatu Heidi Bootle and an official delegation.

Magistrate Beverleigh Kanas Joshua dismissed charges against leaders who failed to file their Annual Returns for 2021.

The President of the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC), Hilson Boe, has petitioned the Government to provide them an excavator to improve and maintain the road networks on Ambae, Pentecost and Maewo.

The Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) has teamed up with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across Vanuatu to raise awareness of the benefits of a new Child Protection Bill.

The main reason for political instability in Vanuatu is that there are too many political parties and the frequent switching of sides by politicians.

The President of the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs, Paul Robert Ravun, was recently given a chiefly title from the Small Nambas tribe on Malekula Island.

So far, Vanuatu has approved 182 applications from foreign skilled workers seeking employment in sectors facing labour shortages.

Hello, readers of Kava Vine! This week, we embark on a journey to explore a new nakamal nestled in the heart of Cornwall Street at Seaside Tongoa Area – Navenue Kava Bar.

A bill aimed at safeguarding the identity of all unique kava varieties in Vanuatu is expected to be introduced in the next Parliament sitting for approval.

Commissioner of Labour Murielle Meltenoven has addressed recent concerns regarding the deportation of Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) participants, shedding light on the absence of formal reports received by the Department of Labour (DoL).

A total of Vatu (VT) 45.8 million was paid for public transport permits in Efate last year, according to data from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) Reginald Tabigerian.

There is an urgent need to find a new water source, as the supply from the current Matnakara water source, is decreasing while the demand doubles due to population growth and impacts of a changing climate.