Prime Minister Hon Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has officially launched the new company VANUEX LTD on 7^th February 2023, which will be conducting business/trade through Digital technology. He has pointed out that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic outlook is within the same level of Digital transformation.

Most country’s economy are moving towards Digital and Vanuatu is going in the same direction.

The announcement was made along side MP Jessy Luo, MP for Malekula Hon Anatole Hymak and Minister of Agriculture Hon Nako Natuman.

4 billion VT projects to be funded from Chinese funds that were never used. Prime Minister Hon Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau Maau’koro has announced a total of 4 billion projects from the aid money that was never utilised by the previous government. The 2 billion for 2021 will be injected into road projects for Efate and Santo while a further 2 million for 2022 will be go towards the construction of a new school of nursing collage in Santo and up grading health facilities.

The Prime Minister made the announcement after signing off all documentations that were later dispatched to Chinese Embassy last week. When he came into office after his election as PM, he found out that 2 billion Chinese grand for 2021 and another 2 million for 2022 was never put to use. The Prime Minister Maau’koro said it is best to target only two islands and make an impact and move to other islands next. This does not mean the government has ignored other islands completely under this grand. We have 2023 and 2024 still to be utilised and the Public Works will still continue working on our roads.

Port Vila, Vanuatu - March 31^st, 2026 — The Sanma Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is currently assessing damage caused by last night's 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Santo and nearby islands. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties or injuries from this second major earthquake in just over a year, following the devastating December 17th, 2024 event that affected Port Vila.

Assessments show power has been restored, though water services remain disconnected. However, water supply is flowing at the Northern District Hospital (NDH). Minor structural damage to some buildings has been reported, likely due to poor workmanship, highlighting the need for enforcement of the approved Building Code.

Prime Minister Jotham Napat stated, "We are relieved there are no reported casualties, but we must act swiftly to address potential risks and ensure our buildings are resilient. We urge authorities to enforce our Building Code strictly to safeguard our communities."

The Government awaits a report from the Sanma Emergency Operations Centre, to be tabled at the Council of Ministers this week.

Port Vila, Vanuatu - March 12^th, 2026 — The Council of Ministers (COM) today approved a Cabinet paper presented by Minister for Internal Affairs Andrew Solomon Napuat to address longstanding financial liabilities facing the Vanuatu Police Force and the Government - dating back to 2016.

This decision once implemented, settles accumulated retirement severance payments and unpaid family allowances of the Vanuatu Police Force from 2016 up until this year, totalling approximately Vt1.8 billion.

 The payment plan targets Force members aged 54-62, many still in active duty despite having reached legal retirement age of 55 under the Police Act (CAP 105).

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked by COM to prepare payment plans and table them at the next Supplementary Appropriation for Parliament's endorsement.

 "This decision ensures consistency in the Vanuatu Police Force operations and prevents further accrual of entitlements," said Prime Minister Jotham Napat, crediting Minister Napuat for tabling the long overdue paper.

 The Government acknowledges previous administrations' lack of foresight had contributed to the situation and is taking a proactive approach to ensure service consistency, restore organisational balance, and support operational effectiveness within the Vanuatu Police Force.