Oceania Vanuatu All new applications under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan have been suspended until further notice upon initiative of the Citizenship Commission
Oceania Vanuatu Malapoa College has experienced a dramatic drop in students' enrollment due to lack of classrooms, acting Principle says: intake has been reduced to around 800, down from over 1.500, with 100 students admitted into Year 11 and another 100 into Year 13
Oceania Vanuatu The new interest rate has been increased from 2,5% to 2,75%; the initiative of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu aims to control inflation, with the economy expected to grow by 3,6% this year
Oceania Vanuatu The demand for technical and vocational education in Vanuatu is gaining popularity; in the programmes approved by the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority there are about 1.000 students enrolled, many of whom attend the Vanuatu Institute of Technology
Oceania Vanuatu The demolition and reconstruction of Malapoa College buildings, damaged in last month's earthquake, will cost over VT 2,4 billion (€ 18.813.000); severe damage was caused to 24 classrooms, 8 laboratories, two-storey dormitories and the dining hall
Oceania Vanuatu At least 12.500 children in Vanuatu have to start the school year in temporary learning centres after earthquakes in December destroyed or damaged over 100 classrooms
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Cricket Association has recognised cricket clubs and communities across Australia that contributed to fundraising and support following the devastating earthquake that struck the country a fortnight ago
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Elections Office received more than 200 applications from political parties, customary movements and individuals wishing to participate in the elections independently
Oceania Vanuatu Death toll of 14 is expected to rise in Vanuatu after two earthquakes near capital Port Vila plunged the nation into state of emergency; Australia has vowed immediate help
Oceania Vanuatu People registered to cast their vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, which also includes the by-election for the northern constituency of the Port Vila City Council
Oceania Vanuatu Mind Care Clinic is understaff and under-budgeted, said professional Psychiatric Nurse Norah Titus, needing more resources to ensure all patients are cared for; in the department only four people, with no vehicle, have to care for the entire Vanuatu
Oceania Vanuatu 216 people were awarded their Vanuatu Citizenship Certificates in a ceremony held at Iririki Island; under the Citizenship Act, applicants must meet specific requirements and pay fees to qualify for citizenship, thus contributing to government revenue
Oceania Vanuatu The final training block of the leadership and management programme for school leaders in the province of Torba has been completed