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Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday in Honiara. Manele lost the vote by 26 votes to 22, with two members absent. He will remain in office and continue carrying out his duties until he is officially removed by Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu. Parliament has been adjourned indefinitely to...

MOH Says Hantavirus Risk Low, No Cases Reported in Vanuatu

Ministry of Health (MOH) has informed the public about the global Hantavirus situation following recent international reports linked to a cruise ship incident outside...

Waterfall Development in Port Vila Set to Open by July

Excavation works in the Waterfall area in Port Vila are expected to be completed this month. The development aims to create more space for small...

Vanuatu Enters Dry Season with El Niño Warning

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) said Vanuatu has officially entered its dry season, with authorities warning communities to prepare for colder temperatures and reduced rainfall in...

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Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday in Honiara. Manele lost the vote...

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Australia Shifts Focus to Fiji after Vanuatu Talks Stall

Australia has shifted its focus to Fiji for a new security agreement after negotiations with Vanuatu were put on hold. The proposed deal with Vanuatu, reportedly...

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Concerns on Misuse of Government Vehicles

Concerns have been raised over the lack of legal authority to address misuse of government vehicles following recent changes to fleet management. Fleet management, now...

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RTI raises concern over MPs not visiting constituencies

The Right to Information Unit has raised concerns after finding that some Members of Parliament are not visiting the people they represent. Between October and...

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Women’s Centre Says System Failures Led to Rachel Steven’s Death

Tatavola Matas, Coordinator of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre, says everyone failed to recognise that Rachel Limae Steven’s life was at serious risk and that gaps in the system contributed to her...

Diesel (mazut) Price to Rise by 99VT as Government Rolls out Subsidy

The Vanuatu Government has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, with diesel (mazut) expected to rise by 99 Vatu per litre early next week. Prime...

From Port Vila to the World: PSIDS Demand Climate Finance for a Global Just Transition

Pacific leaders say small island nations need stronger financial support to respond to the growing impacts of climate change and to support the transition...

Business

Airport Terminal Upgrade Project Enters Design Stage

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Pilot Project to Turn Waste Oil into Fuel

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Investing in Food Processing is Key to Building a Stronger, Self-Reliant Economy

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Tafea I Redi Plan Moves Forward After Community Consultation on Tanna

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Women’s Centre Says System Failures Led to Rachel Steven’s Death

Newsroom - May 8, 2026

Tatavola Matas, Coordinator of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre, says everyone failed to recognise that Rachel Limae Steven’s life...

Environment & Climate Change

Vanuatu Enters Dry Season with El Niño Warning

Tiffany Baldwin - May 7, 2026

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) said Vanuatu has officially entered its dry season, with authorities warning communities to prepare for...

Economy