Vanuatu government blasts chiefs' demand to replace first female MSG head with a man

Vanuatu's government has issued a stinging rebuke to the country's customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Dr Anna Naupa, a Pacific …

Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment

The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), describing the stance as discriminatory and calling …

Vanuatu Finish On A High With Dominant Seventh Place Victory

23 July 2026 PC: OFC Media via Phototek (Supplied)With both sides playing for pride, Vanuatu made a strong start. Just three minutes in, Franso Shem raced down the wing and delivered a low cross for Rohan Masauvakalo to tap home after Samoa goalkeeper …

Vanuatu declares first-stage drought alert as dry conditions intensify

Parts of Vanuatu have entered the first stage of drought after prolonged dry conditions reduced rainfall and water availability, prompting authorities to urge communities to conserve water. The declaration affects areas where rainfall deficits have …

Air Vanuatu expects fifth DHC-6-300 by early 3Q26

Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) expects to take delivery of a fifth DHC-6-300 by the end of July 2026, delayed from an earlier March delivery target, deputy prime minister and finance minister Johnny Koanapo said, according to the Daily Post newspaper. The …

First stage of drought declared for parts of Vanuatu

Vanuatu's weather service has declared a meteorological drought for some northern parts of the country.This applies to Torba province, and parts of Sanma, Penama and Malampa provinces.The Vanuatu Meteorology and Hydro-meteorological Services (VMHS) …

Ash from Ambae volcano grounds flights in Vanuatu

Ash from the volcano on Vanuatu's Ambae Island is causing flight disruptions across the country.An advisory from Vanuatu Tourism issued Monday warns all travellers that ash clouds from the ongoing low-level eruption of the Manaro Voui volcano is …

Official list of the only 23 countries that can enter Vanuatu without visitor visa in 2026

Vanuatu's Department of Immigration and Passport Services has published the full list of countries whose citizens do not need a visitor visa to enter The list, released on the country's official immigration website, covers 23 countries, spanning …

Vanuatu strengthens measles outbreak defences

Vanuatu strengthens measles outbreak defences

PAPUA New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, has sought to calm concerns over the PNG LNG project, saying the government will not dilute landowners’ and provincial governments’ equity stakes. Marape told parliament during question time that …