Water crisis in Vanualava: Communities struggle as aging systems fail
By Ezra Toara & Lynnette Melenamu. From Sola to Wasaka, communities in TORBA Province face daily water shortages as outdated infrastructure, population growth, and...
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Fined fishing vessels to be removed from Vanuatu Registry, VISR confirms
By Doddy Morris. The Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) has confirmed that three fishing vessels — Bao Feng, Hai Xing 2, and Bao Win — previously...
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Pentecost has potential for 10 million kava plants
By Hilaire Bule. Chief Derick Leona, a kava buyer on Pentecost, says the island has the potential to reach the government target of 10 million kava plants by 2030....
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New SANMA President targets growth and trade investment
By Bruce Tamata. SANMA Province must lead with sustainable growth and trade investment to support long-term development and ensure prosperity for all, newly elected...
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Supreme Court dismisses Central Pentecost fuel station dispute
By Terence Malapa. The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has struck out a Judicial Review (JR) claim filed by Family Molrang over the closure of a fuel station in Central...
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MV Blue Wota resumes inter-island service after upgrades
By Nicholas Mwai. Aelan Express has resumed its inter island service after a month long break, with operations restarting today, Thursday. The first trip will travel...
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Tusker rejects pollution claims as landowners call for action
By Nicholas Mwai. Customary landowners and residents in the Tagabe area have raised concerns over alleged river pollution and potential risks to public health,...
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Bus drivers question fairness, PLTA says new fare system ‘not an increase’
By Nicholas Mwai. Bus drivers have raised concerns over the fairness of the proposed fare changes, even as the Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) maintains that...
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Earthquake impact reports due today
By Anita Roberts. Area Administrators (AAs) of all eleven Area Councils of SANMA Province have been instructed to submit reports on any damage caused by the 7.2...
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Luganville authorities assess damage after magnitude 7.2 quake
Authorities in Luganville, Santo are mobilising to assess damage after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu shortly before 8pm local...
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East Pentecost petitions for Laringmat pico-hydro extension
By Hilaire Bule. Communities in East Pentecost have called for an extension of the Laringmat pico-hydro power network following the recent official commissioning of...
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Port Vila diesel up 26% in April, Luganville 13%
Diesel prices for utilities are expected to rise in April by 26% in Port Vila and 13% in Luganville. The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) conveyed this yesterday...
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MALAMPA needs a complete fleet of road machinery
By Anita Roberts. One of the main challenges hindering the MALAMPA Public Works Department (PWD) from upgrading roads on Malekula, Ambrym, and Paama is the lack of a...
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Calls grow for bus route system, PLTA flags challenges
By Nicholas Mwai. Growing public calls for a structured bus routing system in Port Vila are gaining attention, as the increasing number of buses continues to...
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Custom land dispute stalls Blacksands roadworks
By Terence Malapa. The Supreme Court has issued urgent interim orders stopping road clearing and construction works at Blacksands after finding that custom landowners...
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Road called public under challenge
By Terence Malapa. The Supreme Court has ruled that two constitutional applications challenging the Government’s declaration of a road in the Pango area as public can...
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Villagers embrace new lifestyle with access to electricity
By Hilaire Bule. Villagers at Waterfall, Melsisi and Larimaat on Pentecost are embracing a new lifestyle as electricity is introduced through pico-hydropower...
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Unsafe Pele Airport remains closed
By Doddy Morris. Pele Airport in Tongoa island remains closed while maintenance and safety upgrades are carried out, Civil Aviation authorities confirmed. The airport...
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