Latest news in Vanuatu? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Aviation Weather Certification: The Vanuatu Meteorology and Hydrological Services (VMHS) received its official Quality Management Certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu, completing a 14-year process to meet international aviation safety and meteorological compliance standards. Islands Business
- PacificAus Sports Challenge in Port Vila: Freshwater Stadium hosted match two of the landmark series between Vanuatu United FC and Australia’s Central Coast Mariners. Football Australia
- Environmental & Conservation Action: Community-led initiatives across Vanuatu’s provinces have expanded their pilot programs to manage invasive species, protecting native ecosystems and traditional yam-growing lands.
- Pardon Administration Reform: The Ministry of Justice recently released a Law Reform Commission report aimed at overhauling and increasing transparency around executive pardon processes. Islands Business
- Public Health Monitoring: Health authorities continue to respond to a localized red alert for a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak primarily monitored across Penama Province. ReliefWeb