The ground breaking ceremony of the New Port Vila Central Station today 25th January 2024. Officiated by the Prime Minister Hon. Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, Australian High commissioner H.E. Heidi Bootle, The Vanuatu Police commissioner Colonel Robson Iavro, Chief And Chairman of Vaturisu Council of Chiefs Simeon Poilapa along with the members of Vanuatu Police force.
     
    The role of the Police in a nation is multifaceted and essential for the overall functioning of a society, the Hon. Prime Minister stated in his official statement made at the ceremony. This new Police Station for the city of Port Vila will contribute to providing safe, friendly, peaceful and healthy environment for its citizens and visitors who seek for police assistance whenever they are in need.
     
    This event represents yet another chapter in the close cooperation between Vanuatu and Australia, It is another milestone that is added to the parade of achievements of the Vanuatu - Australia cooperation throughout history.

    The United Nations Development Programme has pledged the government of the republic of Vanuatu to be given over 3 billion vatu in the year 2027.

    This was the outcome of the discussions held by the Prime Minister Hon. Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas and a UNDP representative earlier this month.

     

    By Gabriel Vusi Lai

    The Prime Minister, Hon Charlot Salwai is set to launch a by-law for the Vanmelang area.

    Vanmelang consists of five villages: Lalbetas, Vansemakul, Lalbah, Vanwoki and Vanwamweri. Mr Salwai hails from Vansemakul village.

    The launch is scheduled for January 9, with the PM expected to return to the capital on January 12. The head of the Vanuatu Government was invited by the chiefs and people of Vanmelang to launch the first by-law for the area since Vanuatu gained independence in 1980.

    It is expected that PM Salwai will be accompanied by officials from the education, health, internal affairs and public works sectors.

    The PM plans to visit government institutions and projects on Pentecost damaged by Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Harold and Lola. PM Salwai is anticipated to be welcomed by the chiefs and locals at Melsisi Catholic mission upon his arrival on Monday.

    This Visit will mark Mr. Salwai’s first visit to his home island in 2024, following a brief visit at the end of 2023 aboard a French army helicopter to see firsthand the severe damage caused by TC Lola.

    By Hilaire Bule

    The Prime Minister, Hon Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas handed over a brand-new double cabin and a brand-new boat to Melsisi mini hospital on Pentecost Island on Monday 8th January 2024.

    The new truck is to be used on land and the boat is for coastal areas where it is difficult for vehicles to reach, like the Eastern part of Pentecost Island.

    On Tuesday 28th November, the Vanuatu Citizenship Office under the Prime Minister's Office officiated the handing over of up to 206 citizenship awards at the Warwick Le Lagon.
    The Citizenship certificates was given in 3 main categories,
    Naturalize Citizenship
    Citizenship by Marriage
    Entitlement Citizenship.
    The Ceremony was honored by special guests from the Citizenship commission including the Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, Cherol Ala
    Congratulations to all individuals and families in becoming a citizen of this beloved Nation

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