The department’s Climate Service Manager, Allan Rarai, says La Niña-like conditions would bring above normal rainfall which may cause flash flooding, flooding of low-lying areas and landslides. Above average rainfall likely The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department is predicting above average […] VBTC News 04/10/2021 2:11 pm 925
COVID-19 vaccine awareness on Avok Island, one of Malekula's offshore islands. Malekula population ready for COVID-19 vaccinations The Malampa Public Health Office says COVID-19 vaccination awareness programs […] Brenda Daniel 04/10/2021 11:14 am 57
A total of 153 seasonal workers about to leave Bauerfield Airport who will be travelling under the new agreement. Quarantine-free travel to NZ for Vanuatu seasonal workers Under relaxed COVID-19 restrictions introduced earlier this month, seasonal workers […] Premila H.Vagaha 04/10/2021 9:11 am 90
Luganville rice suppliers warned over price hikes The Luganville Municipal Council has warned rice suppliers in Luganville […] Florence Vanua 01/10/2021 2:30 pm 51
South Santo One Area Council opens new council office The opening of a new council office in the Tasmalum […] Florence Vanua 30/09/2021 12:57 pm 60
COVID-19 vaccination continues at the Ports and Habour Terminal in Luganville Town. Photo: Steeve Ayong Sanma to wind-up COVID-19 vaccinations by mid-December In northern Sanma Province, almost 15,000 people aged 18 and […] Florence Vanua 30/09/2021 9:37 am 145
Once a boat owner pays all the required fees, the inspectors will put an Office of the Maritime Regulator sticker on their boat to show it is safe for travel and has the correct life-saving appliances. Sea vessel safety: Boat registrations in Penama Province The Northern Division Office of the Maritime Regulator will be […] Florence Vanua 28/09/2021 8:45 am 63
The crew of the RVS Takuare onboard the vessel at Australia’s Henderson shipyard, following an earlier handover ceremony. Image: Austal Australia. New Vanuatu patrol boat gets custom name The Vanuatu Government has named its newest patrol boat RVS […] VBTC News 24/09/2021 6:44 pm 111
Police call for extra resources to fight online crime The Vanuatu Police Force is dealing with around three cases […] Leah Lowonbu 23/09/2021 2:33 pm 47
Copra farmer loses home due to land dispute A 74-year copra farmer at Cape Quiros, North East Santo […] Steve Ayong 22/09/2021 3:46 pm 25