Major fines for using illegal fishing nets
Compiled by Terence Malapa. A public warning has been issued to fishers and shop owners that the use or sale of illegal fishing nets could result in fines of up to...
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Mele Youth Nakamal opens: A new space for skills and community
Compiled By Nicholas Mwai. Young people in Mele Village now have a new space to gather, learn and develop skills following the recent opening of the Mele Youth...
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Vanuatu’s jack mackerel quota rises again
By Doddy Morris. Vanuatu has secured another increase in its allocation in the international jack mackerel fishery, highlighting both the recovery of fish stocks and...
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Grand Hotel re-opens with new coffee blend
By Doddy Morris. The Grand Hotel and Casino has unveiled a new premium coffee blend, Zagame Bros Coffee, offering guests and visitors a unique coffee experience just...
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Iran conflict may affect Vanuatu economy
By Nicholas Mwai. The government has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict could negatively impact Vanuatu’s economy, particularly through rising fuel prices and...
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Bus fares to increase after awareness: PLTA
By Nicholas Mwai. Bus fares will increase but only after a public awareness campaign later this month. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Land Transport...
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Port Vila icon re-opens after restoration
By Doddy Morris. One of Port Vila’s most recognized tourism landmarks, Grand Hotel & Casino, reopens today after being closed for more than a year following the...
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Mamas’ Flowers start selling in June
By Len Garae. The sudden death of the President of the Mamas’ Flower Association of Port Vila, Maurice Horry of Emau, has prompted the Executive to change the date of...
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MP Lange urges gov’t to maintain North Pentecost roads
By Hilaire Bule. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pentecost, Marthypen Lange, has urged the government to take action and maintain roads in the northern part of the...
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Gov’t confirms talks with EGX Fuels for Tanna Geothermal Project
By Ezra Toara. The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo, confirmed that the government has been in discussions with a company known as...
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Takeaway owner appeals for refund after paying twice for fish
By Hilaire Bule. The owner of Rorona Takeaway, located opposite Tana Russet Plaza in Port Vila, has appealed to a local fisherman for refund after accidentally paying...
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Carnival cruises to cut Vanuatu visits by 15% from 2028
By Doddy Morris. A change in deployment by Carnival Cruise Line will result in a reduction in cruise ship visits to Vanuatu from April 2028, according to the company....
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Airport robbery accused face committal hearing today
By Terence Malapa. The Senior Magistrates’ Court in Port Vila has scheduled a committal hearing today, 27 February 2026, in connection with the alleged airport...
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Holiday Inn Seaside Wing to reopen this weekend
By Ezra Toara. Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu is set to reopen its Seaside Wing on Sunday, 1 March 2026, marking a key step in its recovery following disruptions caused...
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Vanuatu automates PACER Plus Declaration of Origin
Vanuatu has officially automated the Declaration of Origin (DOO) process under the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) through the...
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Vanuatu tables energy, airport priorities at Hawaii Summit
By Ezra Toara in Hawaii. Vanuatu secured limited but important discussions at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Hawaii this...
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ICL doubles Vodafone’s bandwidth, pays Gov’t dividend
Subsea cable owner Interchange Limited (ICL) has doubled the international bandwidth capacity of Vodafone Vanuatu, a move expected to significantly improve mobile...
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Cruise peak brings renewed push for driver training and system reforms
By Nicholas Mwai. Efforts to improve transport services for cruise visitors are underway, with tourism and transport leaders outlining plans to strengthen training,...
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