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09/09/2025

Why does Vanuatu still need help from Australia and China, and why can’t it do everything by itself? What would happen if their support was removed?

Vanuatu continues to need support from partners like Australia and China because its economy is small, its population is limited, and its geography makes development costly. Big projects such as roads, hospitals, ports, and schools require outside funding, technology, and expertise. External aid is also critical in times of natural disasters, for economic growth, and for training and capacity building.

Vanuatu cannot yet do everything alone because it doesn’t have enough financial resources, advanced technology, or workforce size to sustain large-scale development. At the same time, it must carefully balance these partnerships to protect sovereignty and ensure benefits for its people.

If Australia and China withdrew support, Vanuatu would face major challenges: stalled infrastructure, weaker disaster response, reduced economic growth, and slower skills development. But it could also find opportunities: relying more on local resources, strengthening Pacific regional cooperation, diversifying partnerships with other countries, and reinforcing traditional systems for resilience.

02/09/2025

“If they are not competent in the position, why do we continue to have them?”

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the temporary transfer of Public Works Department (PWD) SANMA Manager, Simon Stanley, to PWD Port Vila to oversee road reconstruction and maintenance in the peri-urban areas of the capital.

According to a trusted source within the PSC who spoke to the Vanuatu Daily Post, this decision was made in response to the deteriorating condition of roads in Port Vila. The source noted that the transfer aims to ensure that critical road repairs are conducted efficiently and to professional standards.

Read more: https://www.dailypost.vu/news/port-vila-road-maintenance-under-supervision-of-pwd-sanma-manager/article_159f140b-a403-503f-b2ce-b1b85bfda199.html

20/08/2025

Vanuatu’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Johnny Koanapo, has cautioned development partners against exploiting the Pacific’s vulnerabilities for their own strategic gain.

Speaking at the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane, he stressed that while Pacific nations urgently need infrastructure, financing must be fair, sustainable, and free from conditions that compromise national sovereignty or regional unity.

Koanapo urged donors to align their support with the priorities of Pacific island nations, rather than advancing outside agendas. His message highlighted the importance of respect, partnership, and trust in development cooperation.

02/08/2025

Ministry of Health Clarifies Oxygen Supply at Vila Central Hospital

The Ministry of Health has dismissed recent social media claims suggesting an oxygen shortage at Vila Central Hospital (VCH), confirming that the hospital’s oxygen plant is fully operational.

In a press statement released yesterday, Acting Medical Superintendent Dr. Robert Vocorr assured the public that oxygen continues to be supplied to the Emergency Department and other critical care areas. He described the circulating claims as “false and misleading” and urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary concern.

The statement also addressed ongoing issues surrounding the hospital’s aging infrastructure. Renovation works, which began in 2024, are still in progress, with additional resources secured for a much-needed paint job and minor upgrades to improve the hospital environment.

Despite these efforts, the Ministry admitted that VCH, as the national referral hospital, lacks sufficient space and modern facilities to meet the demands of Vanuatu’s growing population. This has reinforced the urgent need for a full redevelopment of the hospital.

“The Ministry is actively working on plans to address this long-term need,” Dr. Voorr said, thanking the public for their continued support, understanding, and patience as improvement efforts continue.

The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring quality healthcare delivery for all Ni-Vanuatu.

27/07/2025

27/07/2025

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27/07/2025

27/02/2025

PSC Chairman Martin Mahe i talemaot ol impoten rul mo direksen we Praem Minister, Honourable Jotham Napat i kivim aot blong mekem sua se ol pablik servant oli wok folem stret rod.

Main anaonsmen:
✔ Dressing Code: Ol wokman long Pablik Works oli save kontiniu usum uniform, be olgeta long ofis oli mas folem tropical aelan dressing long Mandei kasem Fridei mo dress up ofisal long ol kavman miting.
✔ Travels: Evri pablik servant travel i stap on hold, eksept ol fully funded trenings we oli mas pas tru long PSC.
✔ Retreats: No moa retreat aotsaed long Port Vila. Evri retreat i mas stap insaed long kavman facilities.
✔ Lunch Hour: Evri kavman ofis i mas open long lunch hour.
✔ Fleet Management: Evri G vehicle i mas removem tinted glass.

PSC i talem se sapos ol rul ya oli no folem, bae i g*t disciplinary aksen.

Ridim moa: https://vbtc.vu/psc-i-enforcem-ol-niufala-direktiv-blong-gavman/

26/02/2025

26/02/2025

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26/02/2025

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Key Features of a Diplomatic Passport:

1. Issued by the Government – Only granted to eligible officials, such as ambassadors, consuls, and high-ranking government representatives.

2. Diplomatic Immunity – Holders are often protected from arrest, taxation, and prosecution in foreign countries (as per the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations).

3. Not for Personal Travel – It is strictly for official duties; personal travel usually requires a regular passport.

4. Special Visa Treatment – Many countries offer visa exemptions or expedited processing for diplomatic passport holders.

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