Port Vila, 29-10-2026: The Department of Correctional Services successfully hosted the SANMA Community Justice Supervisors’ Forum in Luganville from 7–9 October 2026 under the theme, “Safe Community and Second Chance.” The forum brought together 19 chiefs, church representatives, and community leaders serving as Community Justice Supervisors across SANMA Province.
Port Vila, 28-10-2026: Ongoing reform efforts at the Office of the Public Solicitor (OPS) have been strengthened with the completion of critical office upgrades and the handover of legal textbooks donated from Australia.
The Governments of Vanuatu and Australia have taken an important step forward in the implementation of the Nakamal Agreement, following the inaugural Nakamal Committee Meeting held at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on 15 October 2026.
Port Vila, Vanuatu 19 October 2026 - Government agencies, civil society organisations, and development partners have gathered in Port Vila for a three-day workshop to review Strategic Area 3 of the National Gender Equality Policy, focusing on advancing women's leadership and political participation in Vanuatu.
Port Vila, Vanuatu 13 October 2026 – Child sexual abuse is one of the most serious threats facing children in Vanuatu today, and recent cases reported before the courts serve as a stark reminder that stronger action is urgently needed.