Vanuatu
Release inquiry report: Vanuatu opposition
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition bloc, Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat to immediately release a Commission of Inquiry report into the country’s Citizenship Programme and related
Tonga urges Pacific to halt kava extracts, but Vanuatu and Fiji push back
A brewing debate has surfaced among Pacific Island nations over how best to protect and preserve the cultural and economic value of kava, the region’s cherished traditional
Changing legal obligations on climate action
Pacific Small Island Developing States and other developing nations are mobilising to call for new international legal norms, to ensure that industrialised nations meet their obligations on climate, development and
We’re in demand: World demands quality cocoa
Consumers are willing to pay top dollar for quality product – especially decadent chocolates and coffee.
Vanuatu MPs speak out against cyberbullying
Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat condemns cyberbullying and tabled a bill to take legal measures to respond to such
Air Vanuatu’s future still under review
The Vanuatu Government says it is committed to reviving Air Vanuatu “from the ground up,” as speculation continues over the future of the airline's leadership and overall recovery strategy following its financial
World awaits historic ICJ Climate ruling: Vanuatu demands Justice, not just Carbon cuts
Global Leaders prepare for a key moment in international climate law as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to deliver its first-ever advisory opinion on climate
Vanuatu risks billions as Airbus confirms forfeiture clause
Airbus has confirmed that failure to complete an aircraft purchase agreement typically results in the loss of pre-delivery payments, adding new concern to ongoing questions surrounding Vanuatu’s controversial aircraft
Death of a Hero: Vanuatu media freedom fighter falls
Once seen as a troublesome foreign media person, Marc Neil Jones has been laid to rest as a hero in his new home,
MSG Day 2025: Empowering Melanesia
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has come a long way from its humble inception as a minute pressure group within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to a bloc within Melanesia, representing the largest economies and
Three alleged false identities, Honorary citizenship, and a Vanuatu diplomatic passport
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Ishmael Kalsakau plans to file a police complaint over the alleged improper issuance of a diplomatic passport to Special Envoy Han Hans YQ, appointed by a former Foreign Affairs Minister in
Cultural and custom powerhouse reopens
Vanuatu celebrated the restoration of the national nakamal this month with ceremony and
New U.S tariff offers potential advantage for Vanuatu kava
Michael Louze says U.S. tariff could boost demand for Vanuatu’s kava
‘No more excuses: real climate action now’
Vanuatu supports 6PAC+ at IMO, demanding urgent climate action and accountability for
Vanuatu Health Minister arrested and charged
Vanuatu's Health Minister has been arrested and charged with intentional assault and causing public disorder over an incident that occurred in July last year.
Embraer E190 Brisbane-Port Vila route will add 150,000 seats annually with three weekly flights alongside Jetstar
The inaugural Embraer E190 flight from Brisbane to Port Vila took place on Sunday, 30 March, marking a key development for Vanuatu’s tourism and trade sectors. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism
Capital Investment Immigration Plan money used for Airbus purchase safe: Vanuatu Government
The Vanuatu Government has received assurances that funds paid to Airbus for the purchase of A220 aircraft are safe and will be returned once the domestic service of Air Vanuatu is resolved to improve connectivity.
Alliance Airlines granted FAOC to operate in Vanuatu
The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV), has granted a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) to
Vanuatu PM instructs review of Capital Investment Immigration Plan funds
Vanuatu Prime Minister has instructed the Citizenship Commission to identify where funds generated under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) are held or have been invested. The Citizenship-by-Investment
Rising to the call: Vanuatu strengthens local expertise for organic certification
A new generation of skilled auditors and consultants in Vanuatu is driving organic certification efforts, helping local farmers tap into higher-value markets. As global demand for organic products rises, the Vanuatu
Vanuatu Capital Investment Immigration Plan Programme suspended
The Vanuatu Government, through the Citizenship Commission, has suspended all new applications under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) until further notice. This has been confirmed by the newly appointed