FIRST COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING TO BE HELD ON TANNA ISLAND THIS WEEK
Preceding the Council of Ministers, the Vanuatu Security Council is convening today – also in Lenakel.
Preceding the Council of Ministers, the Vanuatu Security Council is convening today – also in Lenakel.
“PM Napat declares Tafea Province Vanuatu’s Cultural Hub to preserve heritage and boost tourism.”
Tanna, Tafea Province – 11 August 2025 – The Minister of Custom, Arts and Culture, Hon. Job Andy, has officially brought the curtain down on the 5th National Arts and Culture Festival last Friday during a colourful and emotional closing ceremony at Laminu Stadium, Lenakel, Tanna.

"Closing ceremony celebrates unity, launches Tafea Council of Chiefs, and reinforces call for cultural leadership."
Lenakel, Tanna – 10 August 2025 — The curtains have closed on the 5th National Arts and Culture Festival in Lenakel, Tanna, with a powerful call for unity, discipline, and integrity from Chairman and President of the Nikolatan Council of Chiefs, Chief Peter Marcel.

“Historic signing unites traditional leaders of five islands during National Arts & Culture Festival”
The Tafea Council of Chiefs was officially established on Tanna Island during the 5th National Arts & Culture Festival, marking a historic moment for traditional leadership in Vanuatu.