Pacific

Engineers' Report confirms Correctional Facilities unsafe

Engineers' Report confirms Correctional Facilities unsafe

Vanuatu's Port Vila prisons are unsafe after a quake, requiring demolition. 138 inmates need relocation. Previous fire damage & lack of maintenance worsened issues.

Parliament’s first sitting to focus on Oaths, Speaker, and PM elections

Parliament’s first sitting to focus on Oaths, Speaker, and PM elections

Clerk Banga called 14th parliament to sit Feb 11th. Agenda: oaths, register, Speaker/Deputies, & PM election. Political maneuvering ongoing.

Kranki Kona (The long road to Paradise) 01 Feb 2025

Kranki Kona (The long road to Paradise) 01 Feb 2025

"Cranky Corner: The Long Road to Paradise" report released 2/1/25 from news@dailypost.vu. Title implies a difficult journey to a desirable goal. No comments.

Indonesia Rejects West Papua Chemical Weapons Allegations as “Hoax” Amid Calls for UN Probe

Indonesia Rejects West Papua Chemical Weapons Allegations as “Hoax” Amid Calls for UN Probe

Indonesia denies using chemical weapons in West Papua after claims by separatists. Witnesses cite white phosphorus use. Indonesia calls allegations "hoax".

VMGD issues weather alert as low-pressure system approaches

VMGD issues weather alert as low-pressure system approaches

Vanuatu's northern/central islands face strong winds, heavy rain & possible storms. Warnings issued for land, sea. Residents urged to prepare for potential cyclone.

Court Briefs

Court Briefs

Two men jailed: 24-year-old for father assault (2 yrs, 3 mos); 26-year-old for arson & violence (4 yrs), endangering family. Both sentences reduced.