Port Vila, Vanuatu - February 23^rd, 2026 —The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat, today emphasized the need for economic transformation as the central goal of the Government, at a first-ever government forum that his office is spearheading – bringing together government ministers, director generals, and senior officials.

 In his address, Prime Minister Napat reflected on the Government's first year in office, highlighting achievements in stability, control, and credibility. "We have achieved a lot together, and that work matters," he said. "Without it, nothing else is possible."

 Looking ahead, the Prime Minister stressed that the world has changed, with climate shocks, global conflict, and rising costs impacting Vanuatu. "Doing 'business as usual' is no longer safe," he said, emphasizing the need for a stronger economy to protect people, create jobs, and fund essential services.

 The Government has been working on a new strategy that puts economic transformation at its centre, recognizing the critical role of health and education. The strategy aims to build on existing foundations, including infrastructure, energy systems, and telecommunications, and will focus on three key areas: the economy, healthcare, and education. One of its key objectives is to clarify the NSDP and outline clear outputs before the country reaches its 50^th anniversary mark.

 "We want to make sure that we have clearer structure in place which also allows all of you to have a voice at the table on an ongoing basis," Prime Minister Napat said, inviting feedback and ideas from participants.

 The forum is part of a consultation process, seeking input from government officials and stakeholders to shape the Government's strategy. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a whole-of-country effort, involving businesses, communities, and individuals in Vanuatu's development journey.

 "We must be disciplined and work together to achieve our goals," he said, calling for alignment among coalition partners, ministerial leadership, and a commitment to support each other.

 In the coming days, each government ministry will work on refining their service targets and outputs, ensuring they are specific, measurable and achievable by 2030 when the country celebrates its 50^th anniversary.

Port Vila, Vanuatu - February 6^th, 2026 — The Council of Ministers (COM) has considered the Commission of Inquiry Report (Report) on matters relating to the affairs of the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission and its related programs.

COM directed all relevant Government agencies concerned with the findings of the Report, to act on relevant recommendations highlighted for Part 1 of the Report.

In the coming days, with support from the Ministry of Finance and the Citizenship Commission, specific updates will be made on progress made to date to the country’s citizenship by investment schemes, and what more should be made to further enhance them and to seek legal redress where necessary in order to uphold the integrity of the schemes both locally and internationally.

The Government, through the Ministry of Justice, also acknowledges the public’s high interest regarding issues of good governance, transparency and accountability and will welcome any efforts to seek remedial actions, where necessary on its citizenship programs so that the Government continues to uphold principles of good governance and transparency in public offices.

New twin otter

Port Vila, Vanuatu - January 21st, 2026 – The long wait is over! The first Twin Otter purchased by the Government of Vanuatu has landed at Bauerfield Airport this morning, marking a major milestone for Air Vanuatu's domestic fleet.

Vanuatu might just be a dot on the map but when it comes to climate change, the country has been taking significant strides in addressing the global phenomenon. Since coming into power, the government has launched several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable development.

Renewable Energy Projects

Already it has initiated various renewable energy projects, including the Vanuatu Green Energy Transformation (VGET) project, which aims to provide clean energy to rural communities. The project has already installed pico hydro stations in Pentecost Island, generating 65kW of clean electricity and benefiting over 3,700 people.

Climate Change Policy

Vanuatu has also launched its National Loss and Damage Policy, making it one of only four countries globally to adopt a standalone national policy framework addressing climate change impacts. The policy includes a 5-year implementation framework costed at over 11.7 billion Vatu and establishes a Loss and Damage Working Group.

International Cooperation

Vanuatu is working closely with international partners, including the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to access climate finance and implement its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Key Achievements

·         Vanuatu submitted its Enhanced NDC 3.0 to the UNFCCC, showcasing its commitment to climate action.

·         The country has established a National Accredited Entity, allowing it to work directly with the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

·         Vanuatu has launched several community-based climate resilience projects, including the Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP)

·         Renewable Energy Initiatives

100% Renewable Energy Target

Vanuatu aims to achieve 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2030.

Sarakata Hydropower Expansion: The Sarakata hydropower expansion project in Santo will increase capacity from 1.2MW to 2.2MW, aiming for almost 100% renewable energy for Santo by 2027.

Solar PV and Battery Storage: Projects in Port Vila and Tanna include a 6.5MW battery with 1MW solar PV and a 1MW solar with 2.5MW battery storage ¹.

Climate Finance and Projects

Green Climate Fund Approval: Vanuatu's Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has been approved as a National Accredited Entity by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board.

Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP): A USD$32.7 million project to improve climate resilience in 282 villages across six provinces.

Climate Finance Readiness Writeshop: Vanuatu hosted a writeshop to build skills for unlocking climate finance and advancing adaptation solutions.

Sustainable Development

National Electrification Master Plan (NEMP): A plan to guide future regulations and management models for rural electrification.

Electric Vehicles (EVs): Vanuatu is exploring clean transport solutions, including EVs and solar-powered charging stations.

These initiatives demonstrate Vanuatu's commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.

For more details, the public can access more updates of the progress made this year here.