Oceania Vanuatu In the past two years (2021-22 and 2022-23 up until 23 June 2023), more than 1000 Vanuatu nationals have sought asylum through the onshore Permanent Protection visa program in Australia
Oceania Vanuatu The hospitals of Lenakel on Tanna, Norsup, Lolowai, Quatvaes and the Northern Provincial Hospital on Santo now have new incinerators to safely dispose their medical waste
Oceania Vanuatu The first summit between the people of Vanuatu and their government will be held from 25 to 30 June at the Port Vila Convention Centre
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office has confirmed that Starlink has registered its trademark in Vanuatu and is in the process of obtaining a broadcast licence
Oceania Vanuatu The community of Erakor in Southern Efate calls for a proper waste management system, namely to protect the environment and keep it healthy for future generations
Oceania Vanuatu The submarine volcano Epi East is still in a state of severe agitation; alert level 1 has been activated
Oceania Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau said he is confident of defeating the no-confidence motion against him, scheduled for Friday, 19 May 2023
Oceania Vanuatu Justice Minister John Still Tari Qetu has stressed that he does not want other Government persons to interfere in the appointment of members of the forthcoming Commissions of Inquiry into matters of public interest
Oceania Vanuatu A new oxygen facility at Vila Central Hospital, that greatly increases the country's access to life-saving medical oxygen, has been inaugurated by Vanuatu's Ministry of Health, WHO and the European Union
Oceania Vanuatu The US will open an embassy in Vanuatu; the announcements comes as Washington moves to increase its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence
Oceania Vanuatu The illegal trade of sandalwood continues on the island of Tanna and is confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity
Oceania Vanuatu Current Minister of Finance and Economic Management recently expressed his gratitude to previous governments for the effective economic stimulus packages that helped boost the country's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic