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Aviation Sector Needs Major Reform, New Report Reveals

Business

“Our domestic aviation sector cannot continue as it is.” That is the message from Prime Minister Jotham Napat following the release of a new report on Vanuatu’s aviation industry. From a press release it states that the Vanuatu Domestic Aviation Technical Assistance report, funded by the New Zealand Government, reveals that the country’s aviation sector is fragmented and operating without a clear...

A Nation Fighting for its Breath: The Tuvalu Crisis

As the world celebrated Earth Day 2026 this week, the atmosphere in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu was one of somber determination. While international...

Parole Board Releases Five Detainees in Tanna for First Time

Five detainees have been approved for release on parole following a Parole Board sitting held at the Isangel Correctional Centre in Tanna. This marks the...

Aviation Sector Needs Major Reform, New Report Reveals

“Our domestic aviation sector cannot continue as it is.” That is the message from Prime Minister Jotham Napat following the release of a new report on...

Politics

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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Court to Decide Legality of Councilors’ Suspension

The question of whether councillors borrowing money from the Port Vila City Council is legal or not was raised in court this week. The issue...

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Solomon Prime Minister Manele to Face Motion of No-Confidence

The Solomon Islands government has been thrown into turmoil after the sudden resignation of 12 Cabinet ministers. A dramatic move that has crippled half of...

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Vanuatu Reports 112 Cases in Ongoing Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Outbreak Across Nine Islands

Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) cases in Vanuatu have increased to 112, showing a sustained rise across multiple islands and remaining above the alert threshold since mid-March 2026, according to a situation...

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