Gov’t and UNELCO extend water services to Etas Garden
By Doddy Morris. The Government of Vanuatu and utility provider UNELCO have officially signed the Etas Garden Addendum to the Port Vila Water Concession Contract. The...
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Women trained, funded, and ready to build local food brands
By Doddy Morris. The Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC) has announced that seed grants will soon be awarded to 150 mothers who have completed a comprehensive food...
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Air Vanuatu staff member dies without entitlements
By Doddy Morris. The Daily Post has received information confirming that Jarrod Ritchie, a long-serving member of Air Vanuatu’s Australian team, died earlier this...
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Elektro Club calls for proper consultations from PVCC
By Adorina Massing. Despite being labelled as a bad example of ‘violent nightlife activities,’ Elektrorock Music Bar is still a business with 26 staff who will now...
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Air Vanuatu’s future still under review
By Doddy Morris. The Vanuatu Government says it is committed to reviving Air Vanuatu “from the ground up,” as speculation continues over the future of the airline’s...
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URA invites feedback on VUI electricity services
The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) has launched a customer survey for electricity users of Vanuatu Utilities and Infrastructure Limited (VUI Ltd). The survey...
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UK and BBC donate high-tech equipment to Daily Post
By Doddy Morris. The British High Commission in Vanuatu, in partnership with the BBC, yesterday donated advanced media equipment to Vanuatu Trading Post Limited. The...
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Local Mamas Stir Up Business Dreams
By Doddy Morris. Around 150 women from urban areas of Port Vila are currently participating in a food safety and food processing training course at the Vanuatu...
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Oxfam apologises to Government and public over ‘Sun Tax’ miscommunication
Compiled by Doddy Morris. Oxfam in Vanuatu has issued a formal apology to the Government and people of Vanuatu following public criticism over a recent social media...
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Gov’t moves to protect Ni-Vanuatu ship owners
By Doddy Morris. The Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC), following a meeting held yesterday with ni-Vanuatu ship owners and the Vanuatu Foreign Investment...
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Canal Fanafo farmers benefit from Cattle Restocking Programme
By Bruce Tamata. Cattle farmers in Canal Fanafo, Santo, and surrounding areas are set to benefit from the Department of Livestock’s (DoL) recent three-day training....
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Vets Beyond Borders boosts dog welfare work in Vanuatu
By Adorina Massing. Over the past three years, Vets Beyond Borders, an Australian animal welfare organisation, has treated and sterilised around 900 dogs in Vanuatu....
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ANZ Vanuatu highlights scam dangers in lead-up to Mother’s Day
ANZ Vanuatu is encouraging customers to stay alert and discuss scams with their families this Mother’s Day. The bank says having open conversations at home can help...
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Vanuatu risks billions as Airbus confirms forfeiture clause
By Doddy Morris. Airbus has confirmed that failure to complete an aircraft purchase agreement typically results in the loss of pre-delivery payments, adding new...
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PVCC news of the week 3: CBD reopening talks set for Friday
The Port Vila City Council (PVCC) is preparing to hold a key meeting with stakeholders and business owners in Port Vila on Friday, 9 May 2025. The meeting aims to...
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PVCC news of the week 1: Jungle Café among next in line for demolition
Port Vila City Council (PVCC) Senior Town Planner, Mr. Manses Fatdal, confirmed that three more buildings are yet to be demolished in the Central Business District...
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Operation exposes many foreign nationals operating illegally
Compiled by Anita Roberts. A joint operation involving the Immigration Department, Port Vila City Council (PVCC), SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), and the...
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Tanna Coffee showcases Vanuatu’s finest at World Expo 2025 in Japan
Compiled by Ezra Toara. The rich aroma of Vanuatu’s finest coffee captivated thousands of international visitors over the weekend, as Tanna Coffee hosted three...
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