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British and Lithuanian arrested in major cocaine haul
A British national and a Lithuanian were arrested after the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) seized 1.6 tons of cocaine on board a yacht at Havannah Harbour in north Efate.
More than VT250,000 risk allowance for each force member
Each of the 430 members of the Vanuatu Police Force (VFC) and civilian staff involved in the December 2024 earthquake response will receive an average estimated risk allowance of VT254,186.
Vanuatu signs Waste Management Cooperation with Japan
The Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Tuesday in Japan with the Japan’s Minister of Environment, Ishihara Hirotaka.
Emergency health supplies send to Ambae
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has sent emergency health and nutrition supplies to Ambae to support communities affected by the increased volcanic activity.
UN experts 'gravely concerned' about attempts to block Vanuatu's climate resolution
United Nations experts say they are "gravely concerned" about attempts to block a Vanuatu-led climate resolution at the UN General Assembly.
Yumitu Stori
Dennise Hannent and Shirley Kalterekia first met in 1990, when Peter Pan Kindergarten and Grammar School was just beginning. What started as a professional relationship between a teacher and a young assistant would grow into a lifelong partnership born out of a shared passion for children’s …
Vanuatu grassroots leader attracts international attention at Sydney IWD and Climate Action Week
In a landmark week for Pacific climate advocacy, First Nations Elder Mary Jack made history as the first independent grassroots women’s leader from Vanuatu to bring the direct voices of ni-Vanuatu women to Australian government, industry, and media.
Young women in Tanna stitching new futures through CARE Vanuatu's Leadership Program
When Christine Iata first joined CARE Vanuatu’s Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP), she carried with her a quiet dream—one day owning a sewing machine so she could build a small business of her own. Today, that dream feels closer than ever.
Gov’t clarifies street lighting surcharge on electricity bills
The government has clarified concerns regarding the new street lighting surcharge appearing on electricity bills for customers in Port Vila and Efate, following an addendum to the concession contract with UNELCO early this year.
Students receive mental health support
South Ambae schools are reopening with mental health support for students and teachers following the island’s volcanic increased activity.
From intern to leadership role
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), the story of Evelyn Kwemoli Qwero, a young Ni-Vanuatu woman who rose from intern to Administration and Payroll Officer at Live & Learn Vanuatu (LLV), stands as a powerful example of perseverance, humility, and belief in one’s potential.
Women leaders and activists gather for festival
The Vanuatu Women’s Festival has brought together 85 participants for a two days in Port Vila to discuss priorities for advancing gender equality in Vanuatu.