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VT6 Billion TamTam Cable Project Agreement Signed

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An agreement worth VT6 billion was signed yesterday for Vanuatu’s second submarine cable, known as the TamTam Submarine Cable Project. The project is financed by the Asian Development Bank and the agreement was signed with Prima Limited to connect New Caledonia to Tanna, Efate, Malekula and Santo. The new submarine cable will link Port Vila to New Caledonia using smart technology that will...

Rising Mental Health Cases: Families Urged to Seek Help

Health officials in Luganville are raising concern over the increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems in the northern town. Eziekiel Danmelip, Person in...

Fence Repairs Delay Chapuis–Showground Road Project

Construction of the new road linking Chapuis Stadium to Showground has been delayed due to ongoing fence repairs within a plantation area where the...

44 Fish Poisoning Cases Reported Nationwide

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in Vanuatu, with 44 cases reported between early January and mid-February 2026. From...

Politics

MPs Must Submit Reports Before Receiving 2026 Allocation Funds

Members of Parliament are now required by law to submit a written report on how they used their MP Allocations before they are eligible...

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UMP President to seek legal Advice on PVCC suspension

The current leader of opposition who is the President of the Union of Moderate Party (UMP) Ishmael Kalsakau, will be seeking Legal advice on...

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DGs Iati and Ala Back as Original Ministries

The Director General of the Ministry of Education and Training, Bergmans Iati, and the Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community...

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Former Speaker Simion Seule Apologises to Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs

Former Speaker of Parliament and former Member of Parliament for Epi Constituency, Simion Seule, has formally apologised to the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs. He apologised...

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Rising Mental Health Cases: Families Urged to Seek Help

Health officials in Luganville are raising concern over the increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems in the northern town. Eziekiel Danmelip, Person in Charge of the Mind Care Clinic at...

CARE Vanuatu Wins World Habitat Award for Climate-Resilient Housing Initiative

Award recognises community-led, climate‑resilient housing solutions in one of the world’s most disaster‑affected countries. CARE Vanuatu has received a Bronze World Habitat Award for its...

‘Lizard Man’ Advocates Independence for Youth, Encourages Local Business in Port Vila

A well-known local in Port Vila, popularly known as “Lizard Man,” is speaking out about the importance of youth becoming independent and earning their...

Agriculture

PHAMA Plus Ends After 15 Years Supporting Farmers

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Interested Buyers Eye Historic L’Houstalet

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VT6 Billion TamTam Cable Project Agreement Signed

Agriculture

PRV Targets 150,000 Coconut Trees by 2030

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Rising Mental Health Cases: Families Urged to Seek Help

Sabrina Vurobaravu - March 4, 2026

Health officials in Luganville are raising concern over the increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems in...

Environment & Climate Change

44 Fish Poisoning Cases Reported Nationwide

Newsroom - March 3, 2026

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in Vanuatu, with 44 cases reported...

Economy

Church Training Promotes Healthy, Violence-Free Marriages

Brenda Daniel - March 3, 2026

Amid growing concerns over relationship problems and domestic violence, church leaders have taken steps to promote healthier and...

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