Minister of Health Robert Bohn said cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women in Vanuatu, yet it is entirely preventable through vaccination, screening and early treatment.
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Pikinini Playtime founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Batten has described Vanuatu’s education situation as a “national disaster”, warning that poor literacy outcomes among children could affect the country’s future development.
Air Vanuatu has confirmed plans to resume domestic flights to three southern ports, including Aniwa and Dillon’s Bay, with services expected to return in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The introduction of Business-to-Business (B2B) discussions at the inaugural National Agriculture Expo (NAE) 2026 has delivered immediate commercial outcomes, with local timber company North Efate Timber securing supply agreements valued at an estimated VT1.5 million over the next six months.
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Australia’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Mr. Max Willis, has agreed to fund training for two compliance officers in Australia. This is in response to a request by Transparency International V…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has praised the PNG community living in Vanuatu, describing them as a “golden bridge” strengthening the historical, cultural and securit…
Improving teacher training and professional support must be at the centre of Vanuatu’s education reform, says Pikinini Playtime founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Batten.
European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Pacific and Vanuatu Barbara Plinkert was impressed by the resilience of Silae Vanua Vendors during her recent visit to Port Vila Market House, where she w…
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Referee Development Officer (RDO) for the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF), Joel Hopkins, has called for stronger protection of football referees across the country following an incident in South Pentecost where match officials were allegedly attacked while carrying out their duties.
This year’s AFL Vanuatu Senior Carpenter Isuzu D-MAX Competition kicked off yesterday at Kawenu Field, bringing together nearly 100 students and young athletes for the start of a two-month competition aimed at developing the sport and promoting positive youth engagement.
Galaxy FC has departed Port Vila yesterday for Fiji to compete in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions Legue after returning from a series of international friendly matches in Solomon Islands.
Indy Chiefs Women and Splashe Mele Bulls Men have secured their places in the 2026 Port Vila T20 Finals after impressive semi-final victories at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The Vanuatu Soccer Academy Parents Association – Friends of Football has thanked Leon Hardware PNG for sponsoring cartons of drinking water for the Vanuatu U16 national team during the OFC U-16 Men's Championship in Papua New Guinea.
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With AV3 returning to domestic skies and the Blue Wota ferry opening new routes, Vanuatu’s tourism landscape is shifting. Tourism Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Adela Aru (AA) shares more insig…
Vanuatu welcomed 69,366 air visitors between January and September 2025, generating an estimated VT10.59 billion for the national economy, according to the latest Air Visitor Snapshot released…
Vanuatu is taking a major step toward digital transport services following the official launch of ReGor Express, a mobile ride-hailing app that allows users in Port Vila to book taxis and buse…
The Kings Men Prom, one of Vanuatu’s leading music promotion agencies, is making waves in the local entertainment scene through its efforts to strengthen the nation’s music and tourism industries.
Air Vanuatu, the national airline, has revealed an expansion to its flight schedules connecting New Zealand this week, solidifying its partnership with Solomon Airlines.











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