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    Parliament Special Sitting to consider raft of amendments to Constitution

    Parliament Special Sitting to consider raft of amendments to Constitution

    PORT VILA, TUESDAY 15th April, 2025 - A raft of amendments to the national Constitution is set to go before parliament at the end of this month 30th of April 2025. These were approved recently by the Council of Ministers. The first amendment...
    Parliament Special Sitting to consider raft of amendments to Constitution
    Parliament Special Sitting to consider raft of amendments to Constitution
    2025-04-15
    CBD roads update

    CBD roads update

    SUNDAY 04th April, 2025– The Government has announced that no further public funds will be spent on patching roads within the Central Business District (CBD) until major rehabilitation works begin within the next three months. This decision comes as...
    CBD roads update
    CBD roads update
    2025-04-08
    Enhanced financial integration for all citizenship applications

    Enhanced financial integration for all citizenship applications

    PORT VILA, Thursday 25th March, 2025– The Office of the Citizenship Commission has moved swiftly to address gaps within its Citizenship by Investment Program, by tightening loopholes that may have been the likely source of corruption and abuse by...
    Enhanced financial integration for all citizenship applications
    Enhanced financial integration for all citizenship applications
    2025-04-04
    Govt signs major contracts for Santo East  Coast road and Efate ring road

    Govt signs major contracts for Santo East Coast road and Efate ring road

    In keeping with its 100-days plan, the Vanuatu Government is proud to announce significant investments in the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Efate Ring Road and Santo East Coast Road. These critical infrastructure projects are being funded...
    Govt signs major contracts for Santo East  Coast road and Efate ring road
    Govt signs major contracts for Santo East Coast road and Efate ring road
    2025-03-21
    Prime Minister Napat calls for patience with teachers claims

    Prime Minister Napat calls for patience with teachers claims

    FRIDAY 21st March 2025 – The Office of the Prime Minister notes the heightened interest of everyone concerned with the outstanding claims of teachers, which has been outstanding for 18 years under the watchful eyes of a few governments over the...
    Prime Minister Napat calls for patience with teachers claims
    Prime Minister Napat calls for patience with teachers claims
    2025-03-21
    Media Reports on IUU Fishing Allegations

    Media Reports on IUU Fishing Allegations

    WEDNESDAY March 19th, 2025 – The Government of Vanuatu firmly reaffirms its commitment to international maritime regulations and rejects any allegations that its flag is being used as a safe haven for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU)...
    Media Reports on IUU Fishing Allegations
    Media Reports on IUU Fishing Allegations
    2025-03-20
    Update on cancellation of citizenship for Indian national

    Update on cancellation of citizenship for Indian national

    Tuesday 18th March, 2025– The Office of the Prime Minister reiterates that it expects the highest level of performance from all departments, including statutory bodies under its purview. These include the office of the Citizenship Commission –...
    Update on cancellation of citizenship for Indian national
    Update on cancellation of citizenship for Indian national
    2025-03-18
    UN chief assures Vanuatu despite ongoing challenges

    UN chief assures Vanuatu despite ongoing challenges

    In his recent courtesy visit to Prime Minister Jotham Napat, Excellency Dirk Wagener, the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for the Pacific, exchanged constructive views on issues of collaboration and mutual interest. Initially, the Prime...
    UN chief assures Vanuatu despite ongoing challenges
    UN chief assures Vanuatu despite ongoing challenges
    2025-03-18
    Govt responds to US immigration watchlist report

    Govt responds to US immigration watchlist report

    Tuesday 18th March, 2025– The Government of Vanuatu acknowledges recent media reports regarding the country’s inclusion in a draft U.S. immigration watchlist. At this stage, the Government has received no formal communication from the U.S....
    Govt responds to US immigration watchlist report
    Govt responds to US immigration watchlist report
    2025-03-18

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