Vanuatu's government

Vanuatu scolds foreign NGOs over political interference

The warning came from the Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, who is also responsible for non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Mr Napuat has scolded the NGO Oxfam for getting involved in a campaign to have women voted into Vanuatu's parliament.

The Daily Post reports his comments came after Vanuatu National Council of Women's raised concerns about Oxfam's involvement in the 'Vot Woman' campaign, which had pushed for 50 percent representation of women in parliament.

Vanuatu plans to extend free education

The Daily Post reported the prime minister made the announcement along side the education minister in Port Vila yesterday.

Charlot Salwai said the move will give all children, including those with disabilities, better access to education.

School fees for Years 9 and 10 were previously waived in 2018.

The announcement came as Vanuatu marked Children's Day today with a public holiday.

     

Vanuatu govt to establish economic development zone on Santo

They'll partner with a foreign investor who owns land on Santo, Australian Graham Hack.

The Daily Post reported the director general of trade, Roy Mickey Joy, saying the government wants the zone to be similar to one in Fiji, which employs about 8,000 people.