Leading News: Gov’t strengthens commitment to ocean management and Blue economy growth

Headlines:

·    Digicel Launches New Teouma Tower to Boost Connectivity and Growth Across Efate"

·    Australia donates new vehicles to Justice Ministry and Public Solicitor’s Office

·    CSOs work to strengthen coordination and reporting with Gov’t

·     Elderly teach children traditional skills at remote Santo School

Nightly News for 4 April 2025

Leading News: VT2 billion grant from China for Port Vila CBD road upgrades

Headlines: 
•	Santo landowners threaten to seize machinery over unpaid logged trees
•	Health Minister calls for healthy lifestyles
•	VANGO seeks formal recognition and support from Government
•	Brother of Tabi's first alleged victim calls for justice and accountability

Nightly News for 8 April 2025

Leading News: Vanuatu pushes for strong climate action in global shipping talks

Headlines : 
Vanuatu strengthens ocean resilience in wake of earthquake
PSC Chair defends Malapa transfer amidst Ombudsman’s dismissal call
Over 1,000 passports printed  as Vanuatu expands services nationwide
Malvatumauri President urges rethink on contraceptives
Japan’s J-PRISM 3 project advances waste management 
NUV to spotlight traditional medicine in child healthcare at seminar
IBBC falls 2–0 to Auckland City FC in OFC semi-final 
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 9 April 2025

Leading News: Parliament to consider major constitutional changes at special sitting

Headlines
-Vanuatu steps up Biosecurity defenses amid growing regional pest and disease threats
-Call for transparency over anonymous VT3 million donation to PM-backed cancer foundation
-Communities join the frontline battle against destructive coconut pest
-NZ Deputy PM's visit underlines  deepening regional engagement
-VPF pilots new digital tool to combat online human trafficking
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 15 April 2025

Leading News: Vanuatu sets the pace in Climate Financing and Climate Diplomacy

Headlines:
Shared Factory Concept workshop empowers cocoa farmers across Vanuatu
Caribbean Economist urges Vanuatu to lead with indigenous wisdom
PM Napat calls for unity and reform to build a resilient Vanuatu
Vanuatu urged to adopt Jamaica-style oversight model for economic reform
Vanuatu reaffirms commitment to eliminate Malaria by 2030
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 25 April 2025

Leading News: DPM Koanapo calls for reform of global financial rules burdening small states

Business community to decide on reopening date for CBD
Crackdown exposes widespread illegal foreign business activity in Port Vila
Government launches VT1.6 billion support package for quake-hit businesses
Vanuatu digital week 2025 with  will be hosted  in Lugainville
Melsisi hydro launched
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 6 May 2025

Leading News: Opposition Leader rejects constitutional changes

-Three Buildings still await clearance for demolition
-Vanuatu’s volcano run a model for sustainable tourism
-New MPs complete induction to strengthen parliamentary role and ethics
-Suspected CRB infestation alarms West Epi communities amid delayed response
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 7 May 2025

Leading News: Vanuatu Correctional Services responds to misreporting on presidential commutations

-The Government to strengthen VAT collection and consider tax reforms.
-VANGO urges dialogue amid Government's threat to de-register Oxfam 
-Significant drop of disengaged workers under PALM scheme
-First stakeholder consultation for blue carbon ecosystem policy
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 12 May 2025

Leading News: Bladiniere road upgrade could cost over VT1 Billion, PWD warns

Headlines:
-Vanuatu shines at South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2025 in Fiji
-Federation Packhouse set to boost Vanuatu's agro-economy by July
-NC firm eyes Picot farming
-PM Napat and Minister Napuat emphasize God-centered leadership at Sarabetu
-Woman in custody after fatal stabbing incident in East Ambae
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Vanuatu Nightly News with Kizzy Kalsakau 13 May 2025

Leading News: Government moves to shield local shipping from foreign takeover

-Early release of violent offenders sparks outrage from survivors and advocates
-Estonian Ambassador ,offers digital partnership with Vanuatu
-Marango reinstated after PSC clears allegations
-Dairyrevival and land optimisation in Santo 
-NUV set to host first official graduation
-Vanuatu Chess Federation uses growing momentum to expand  nationwide
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