Vanuatu's new parliament has elected a new prime minister, as the nation embarks on a major post-disaster rebuilding effort — and as advocates push for better female representation in government.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Vanuatu on Monday (February 10), according to the United States Geological ...

Aftermath of earthquake Following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on December 17, a pronounced demand for ...

SUVA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Jotham Napat, president of the Leaders Party of Vanuatu, was elected the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) ...

Even before the earthquake, and last year's political ... including one incumbent MP — a low figure even compared to recent polls, according to ni-Vanuatu scholar and politics expert Anna ...

Mary Louise Milne won a seat in the Port Vila electorate, making her the only women’s voice in the chamber after the only ...

Downtown Port Vila remains a no-go zone; Star Wharf is still out of action and some areas have not had their water supply reconnected.

Today marks one month since a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital ... loud rumbling tremors continue to rock the city; a recent one measuring above 5 on the Richter scale.

Aileen (18) observes her school, which was badly damaged in the recent Vanuatu earthquakes, with some classrooms reduced to rubble (Photo/Supplied) PORT VILA, 17 JANUARY 2025: At least 12,500 ...

Johnny Koanapo. “This assistance will provide much-needed resources to help us recover from the recent earthquake and strengthen our ability to face future challenges. These funds are vital to ...

Salwai, who is Vanuatu’s fourth prime minister in four years, opted to dissolve parliament in November and call an election rather than risk a no-confidence vote. Jan. 16 was the latest possible ...