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18/07/2025

Leading News: Calls mount to give Ombudsman legal powers to prosecute

Headlines:

-New Agriculture Permit System aims to boost farmers, Not burden them
-NZ supports Vanuatu’s climate fund with seed investment
-Regenvanu urges global backing for Vanuatu’s Climate Loss and Damage Plan
-VTO to Present 2025 International Market Outlook

Leading News: Calls mount to give Ombudsman legal powers to prosecute

17/07/2025

Leading News: VTO to host ‘Sapotem Lokol Turisim’ exhibition showcasing Ni-Vanuatu art and tourism revival

Headlines:
-Kaloran urges Vanuatu to lead diplomatic push for recognition of West Papua Provisional Government
-Mobile passport enrolment rolled out at VCH for medical cases
-Biosecurity urges caution ahead of PSC-Tanna Festival to prevent pest spread
-Olal Airport upgrade begins to boost access in North Ambrym
-Vanuatu’s Lewis shines in British Army with boxing victory and promotion

VTO to host ‘Sapotem Lokol Turisim’ exhibition showcasing Ni-Vanuatu art and tourism revival

16/07/2025

Leading News: Training set for 100 bus drivers ahead of cruise ship arrival

Headlines:

-Unlicensed gambling like bingo and seven log is illegal
-Vanuatu to host world’s first SMART cable, blending telecom and climate monitoring
-Sandalwood Industry sets up technical working group to drive sector reforms
-Final eviction ends long-running land dispute in Club Hippique

Training set for 100 bus drivers ahead of cruise ship arrival

14/07/2025

Leading News: VCBN rejects allegations in Tove Foods lawsuit

Headlines :
-Sandalwood sector begins two-day review to drive industry re forms
-Vanuatu and China strengthen ties in youth and sports
-VSPD receives major donation
-Shefa Basket League drives youth empowerment through sport

VCBN rejects allegations in Tove Foods lawsuit

11/07/2025

Leading News➡SHEFA SG defends election process amid concerns over voter eligibility

Headlines:
🔹Tove Foods sues Govt over eviction, business theft
🔹Court wraps up trial in MP Simeon vehicle case
🔹Visa demand puts Vanuatu-Australia deal at risk
🔹Port Vila crackdown catches hundreds of unregistered vehicles
🔹Ni-Vanuatu patients in India find support at Pacific gathering
🔹Lycée LAB to hold cultural festival on traditional knowledge

SHEFA SG defends election process amid concerns over voter eligibility

10/07/2025

Leading News➡Vanuatu joins regional effort to secure shared Ocean Territory

Headlines:
🔹Victory parade moves to Santo and Independence ball budget to health cause
🔹Vanuatu strengthens climate monitoring through MACBLUE GIS workshop
🔹Port Vila set to welcome first cruise ship after eight months’ post-earthquake
🔹Kausei’s win breaks barriers for women in local politics
🔹Rural water crisis deepens as Lelepa islanders demand lasting solutions

Vanuatu joins regional effort to secure shared Ocean Territory

09/07/2025

Leading News➡Vanuatu to host first marine sciences summer school in August 2025

Headlines:
🔹UAE Envoy accredited, vows closer ties with Vanuatu
🔹Forney rejects chemical link, fires involved staff
🔹Local ownership revives timber industry
🔹PSC charters ship for Tanna outreach
🔹Solar powers Ambae health centres
🔹ULMWP holds first plenary in West Papua

Vanuatu to host first marine sciences summer school in August 2025

07/07/2025

Leading News: MAV condemns move to restrict public access to COM decisions

Headlines:
-Over 150 000 citizens to cast votes in tomorrow’s elections
-Woman spared jail time after admitting to selling cannabis at Nakamal
-Erromango Women lead Island’s first beekeeping project
-South Efate vaccination campaign reaches over 700 children
-Tura Family struggles to return to ancestral land despite court ruling.

05/07/2025

Leading News: PHAMA Plus donates VT1 Million in toolkits to support seed banks in Northern Provinces

Headlines:
-Theft Trial of former speaker Simeon to begin on 7 July in Supreme Court
-MP Ngwele to face Supreme Court on charges involving Ombudsman Officer
-Logistics and security ramp up ahead of provincial elections
-11 New U.S. Peace Corps volunteers begin service in Vanuatu

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03/07/2025

Leading News: : Contract breaches by Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers strain ties with Australian farmers
Headlines:
🔹Former VNPF GM sues Ombudsman for VT32 Million in damages
🔹VT260 Million allocated for new RBV branch in Luganville
🔹Vanuatu recognised for leadership in legal identity reforms
🔹RBV delivers record VT700 Million dividend
🔹Spike in gender-based violence cases, 17 suspects remanded

Contract breaches by Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers strain ties with Australian farmers

03/07/2025

Home Expo 2025 at Tana Russet….

03/07/2025

BlueScope at the Home Expo 2025 at Tana Russet