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No Confirmed Nipah Virus Case in Vanuatu or Pacific

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There are no confirmed cases of Nipah virus in Vanuatu or the Pacific, but health authorities are closely monitoring the virus. Vanuatu health authorities are closely watching developments after an outbreak of the Nipah virus was confirmed in West Bengal, India, prompting countries across Asia and the Pacific region to step up health surveillance and precautionary measures. Health authorities in...

Sexual Harassment Law for All Vessels to Go Parliament Soon

A proposed law to address sexual harassment on all vessels operating in Vanuatu waters — including small banana boats — is expected to go...

Derelict Metevulu College Facilities renovated

Matevulu College has confirmed that maintenance work has been carried out on damaged dormitories and ablution blocks following public concern raised on social media...

Japan–UNICEF Strengthen 20 Vanuatu Health Facilities

More than 30,000 people living in remote areas of Vanuatu are set to benefit from stronger, safer and more resilient healthcare services following the official...

Politics

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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Speaker Stephen Dorrick Felix Serves as Acting President

The Speaker of Parliament, Stephen Dorrick Felix, is currently serving as Acting President of the Republic while the Head of State is overseas. President Nikenike...

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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 the legality of the Port Vila City...

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...

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