Vanuatu

President of Athletics Vanuatu, Rex Issachar, looked back on the past year, describing it as difficult for his sports federation, with challenges such as lack of quorum at executive meetings leading to meetings being postponed several time

According to researchers at Australia's Lowy Institute, the delayed supply of vaccines will take years to complete vaccination of populations; in the country, for example, it is estimated that, at this rate, 86% coverage will only be achieved in 2026

The country has welcomed a recent decision by Australia, which will allow unlimited importation of kava for commercial purposes from the country, a major producer of the plant

The country is planning to use the VT4 billion (US$35,6 million) budgeted for the 2027 Pacific Games to improve health facilities and the Development Committee of Officials has approved a document to ensure the investment

The country loses to Tahiti in the bid to host the 2027 Pacific Games

The country is among 27 that are seeking to become members of the International Maritime Organization's Council election in Category C, grouping states with special interests in maritime transport or shipping

The SHEFA vaccination team has been struggling with the vaccine launch at the George Pompidou in Port Vila, with the continuous rains forcing them to close the facilities in the two tents erected because of the mud

New asphalt roads for Matevulu College and Hog Habour School were inaugurated by the Minister of Education; they were built by the Department of Public Works with the support of the Australian Government, for safer and more regular access to these schools

The Lycée de Luganville, the largest secondary school in the province of Santo with over 700 students, was damaged by cyclone Harold in April 2020; classrooms, a library, a dining hall and dormitories will finally be rebuilt

Local agricultural scientists have presented the Golden Hybrid Yam, a new super climate-resistant yam that can be harvested year-round dramatically increasing food access; it took more than a decade to develop it

Two livestock farmers have travelled a whole week with 80 goats from Santo to Tanna to take part in the National Agriculture Week

A new climate resistant crop variety called "Vanuatu Golden Hybrid Yam" will be launched today by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development