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22/08/2025

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A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Supreme Court for unlawful sexual in*******se with a 1...
22/08/2025

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Supreme Court for unlawful sexual in*******se with a 14 year old girl.

The court reveals that the girl had spent three days at the man’s home during the incident.

Even though the court acknowledged they are in a romantic relationship, Justice Beverleigh Joshua told the offender “whether the sexual act was consensual, your actions broke the law.

READ MORE: https://vbtc.vu/supreme-court-sends-24-year-old-to-jail-for-sexual-abuse-of-14-year-old/

Three sailors from New Caledonia arrived in Vanuatu this week as part of preparations for the upcoming Kanu 2025 project...
22/08/2025

Three sailors from New Caledonia arrived in Vanuatu this week as part of preparations for the upcoming Kanu 2025 project.

The visit marks the beginning of collaborative efforts between Vanuatu and New Caledonia in the lead-up to the cultural and sporting event, which highlights traditional navigation and canoeing across the region.

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22/08/2025

The early morning rally race grabbed public attention as police escorted 12 drivers to Korman Stadium ahead of the competition this weekend .

Vanuatu will host its first-ever B-License coaching course this October in Port Vila, giving local and provincial coache...
22/08/2025

Vanuatu will host its first-ever B-License coaching course this October in Port Vila, giving local and provincial coaches the opportunity to enhance their skills under expert instruction.

VBTC Sports spoke with Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) Technical Director Peter Takaro, who confirmed that an instructor will run the course from October 6 to 11.

👉 Read the full story here : https://vbtc.vu/vanuatu-to-host-first-ever-football-b-license-course-in-october/

22/08/2025

Vila Cental Hospital Panel Discussion.

TOPIC: Strengthening Hospital Readiness for Emerging Threats

MODERATOR- Intern Dr. Leinau OBED

PANALISTS:
- Junior Register ED: Dr. Neil Titek
- VCH MEDICAL SUPRIDENTANT: Dr. Robert Vocor
- PHARMACEUTICAL Manager: Mr. Horrie Nixon

Malasitabu Presbyterian Church in Freswota is celebrating its 25-year Silver Jubilee yesterday.The celebration began wit...
22/08/2025

Malasitabu Presbyterian Church in Freswota is celebrating its 25-year Silver Jubilee yesterday.

The celebration began with a parade led by the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) band, featuring church members, students, and pastors from Malasitabu. The event marks 25 years since the church was first established at Freswota.

👉 Read the full story here: https://vbtc.vu/malasitabu-presbyterian-church-celebrates-25-year-jubilee/

The Deputy Director of the Department of Local Authorities has reminded Shefa Province councilors that their primary foc...
22/08/2025

The Deputy Director of the Department of Local Authorities has reminded Shefa Province councilors that their primary focus must remain on serving the people.

Michelle Jonas Trief delivered the message during a meeting with 18 newly elected councilors at the Shefa Provincial Headquarters yesterday, where they underwent induction on decentralized services and local governance responsibilities.

👉 Read the full story here: https://vbtc.vu/shefa-councilors-urged-to-prioritize-community-needs-in-decentralization-drive/

Doctors at Vanuatu National Hospital say almost half of child deaths in the country are linked to complications around p...
22/08/2025

Doctors at Vanuatu National Hospital say almost half of child deaths in the country are linked to complications around pregnancy and birth.

Speaking during a panel discussion on maternal and child health , Dr. Walesi Natuman, a paediatrician at VNH, said perinatal disorders remain the leading cause of death for children under five in Vanuatu (45%), followed by malaria, diarrhoea, and pneumonia (27%). This is according to national mortality estimates published by BioMed Central.

👉 Read the full story here: https://vbtc.vu/perinatal-disorders-leading-cause-of-child-death-in-vanuatu/

In return for the AUS $ 500 million (around VT38 Billion) aid and demand for visa-waver, Vanuatu has nothing to offer Au...
22/08/2025

In return for the AUS $ 500 million (around VT38 Billion) aid and demand for visa-waver, Vanuatu has nothing to offer Australia apart from trust, mutual respect and friendship that the two countries shared since 1983.

“We are not offering them anything, it is more of a bilateral agreement that we strike with the government of Australia, we are not offering anything to them,” Prime Minister Jotham Napat told reporters this week.

READ MORE: https://vbtc.vu/vanuatu-maintains-non-alignment-policy-in-nakamal-agreement/

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