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Nº 55 Friday, 04 September 2026

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Lopez Adams unveils 100-day plan to transform Northern Ward

Newly elected Port Vila municipal councillor Lopez Adams has unveiled an ambitious 100-day plan for the Northe…

Airport robbery highlights need for security review, says aviation expert

Last year’s armed robbery at the Port Vila Airport has highlighted the need for authorities to conduct a fresh…

Discrimination on "weaker countries” during Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games boxing officials were advised to stop bouts early against perceived “weaker” countries’, cl…

Santo Packhouse targets VT33M in farmer purchases as operations begin

The Santo Packhouse is targeting approximately VT33 million in purchases from local farmers and suppliers betw…

Ambae Volcano Response Plan to be approved today

VNPF members encouraged to use new Mobile App

TORBA homestay owners strengthen service quality through training

The Department of Tourism (DoT), under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, through its Torba Office, is suppor…

TRBR consults stakeholders on 5-year strategic plan

The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) is consulting key stakeholders a…

Kava farmer questions gov't's 10 million plants target

DG Nasak remembered for more than 30 years of public service

The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MoLNR), William Nasak, has died whil…

Uniform dispute draws attention at Basketball championship

The 2026 South Sea Cargo Basketball Going/Returning Championship has attracted attention following a complaint…

PVFA finalizes competition structure for next season

VTU claims TSC fails to comply with MoC, warns of further strike

The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) is likely to take further industrial action by September 11 over the Teaching…

Vanuatu Daily Post Issue 7615

Vanuatu Life & Style Issue 125

View the Vanuatu Life & Style for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

VT90 billion national budget projected for 2027

Vanuatu’s national budget for the 2027 financial year is projected at more than VT90 billion, according to a r…

Newly elected Port Vila councillors summoned for first sitting

Newly elected councillors of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) will attend their first official sitting next W…

VT295M for 20 retiring police officers

The Government of Vanuatu and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have retired 20 high-ranking police officers…

Mavuku Tokona with Adam Lopez | 01.06.26

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Mavuku Tokona Hilaire Bule with Harry Atisson | 01.09.26

Supreme Court allows land dispute to proceed after finding inconsistencies in custom ownership Meeting

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has allowed a judicial review claim involving disputed customary land in TAFEA Pr…

MoET issues school safety advisory over volcanic ashfall

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued a safety advisory to schools across Vanuatu, particul…

Gov’t moves to establish Justice Services Complex in TORBA

The Government is working to identify suitable land in TORBA Province for a Justice Services Complex to accomm…

12 to represent Vanuatu at 46th Chess Olympiad

Twelve Vanuatu Chess players will be leaving for Central Asia to compete in the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarka…

Vanuatu United to make home debut against Central Coast Mariners

Vanuatu United FC (VUFC) will play its first matches on home soil when it hosts Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s club …

U-16 players selected for OFC U-19 Championship

Many of the players representing Vanuatu at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa are U-16 players, accordi…

Vanuatu Daily Post Issue 7614

Setting the Record Straight: the U.S. Commitment to the Pacific

The United States is a Pacific nation, and thus strong ties with the Pacific Islands are a top priority for ou…

RSE workers contribute over VT340 million to VNPF

Seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme in New Zealand have contributed more than…

Breakas Resort rebrands as ‘The Beach’ under Deeley brothers

The Deeley brothers have expanded their presence in Vanuatu’s tourism industry, taking over Breakas Beach Reso…

New biomedical technicians boost Vanuatu health services

With support from the Australian Government, Vanuatu has three newly qualified biomedical technicians, represe…

Solomon Airlines to reduce Vanuatu flights as A320 leaves fleet

Solomon Airlines will reduce its international services involving Vanuatu as part of a fleet restructuring tha…

Ecole Publique Fundraises for Expansion to Senior Secondary Level

Ecole Publique Centre Ville is raising funds through raffle ticket sales to help establish a science laborator…

10,733 valid, 68 void votes in Port Vila poll

PVFA introduces women’s 7-a-side competition

The Port Vila Football Association (PVFA) is set to introduce a women’s 7-a-side competition on Saturday.…

Brunet and Jacobe win Vanuatu Rally Championship

Epi United FC joins Port Vila Football League

The Port Vila Football League has welcomed a new team to its ranks, with Epi United Football Club confirmed to…

Vanuatu Daily Post Issue 7613

View the Vanuatu Daily Post for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Junior Bula Boys thrash Vanuatu 7-2 in OFC U-19 Men’s Championship opener

The Junior Bula Boys have made a flying start to their campaign after producing a dominant second-half perform…

Fiji U-19 begin OFC Championship campaign against Vanuatu

The Fiji Under-19 football team will begin their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 campaign against Vanuatu in …