France government has contributed to the reconstruction of the Malvatumauri national nakamal in Port Vila. A year ago, in November 2022, Secretary of State Chrysoula Zacharopoulou made an official visit to Vanuatu. She took part in an event at the Chiefs Nakamal.
The Vanuatu Human Rights Office has strongly condemned the brutal murder of an innocent 3-year-old boy in the Bukura area last week.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed an Acting National Coordinator of the Customary Land Management Office (CLMO).
He is John Nalwang, a lawyer who has worked in private law firms, the public service and most recently as Head of Legal Services in Parliament before accepting the offer.
In Vanuatu and around the world, most people resolve their justice problems outside of formal state systems through customary or informal court procedures.
The Ministry of Health held a three-day training on mental health for child protection and disability officers from the provinces. This training was held this month in Luganville and was attended by 17 participants representing the Child Desk Team, the Disability Desk Team, and the Department of Women's Affairs in Sanma Province.