Vanuatu Law Reform Commission’s office reopens following post-cyclone support from Australia
PORT VILA, NOVEMBER 28: Critical legislative reform efforts received a boost today with the official reopening of the Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) office in Port Vila.
PORT VILA, November 18: Twenty public service leaders, including 11 women and 9 men, have graduated from Vanuatu's inaugural Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP).
The three-month program, aimed at enhancing leadership skills in the public sector, included workshops, team-building activities, and personalized coaching, culminating in a Certificate in Professional Development in Public Service Leadership from the University of the South Pacific.
The PSLP, supported by the Australian Government through the Balance of Power program, was led by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Vanuatu Institute of Public Administration and Management (VIPAM).
The graduation ceremony, attended by over 70 guests, celebrated the achievements of the first cohort, which included staff from various justice and community services agencies.
PSC Manager Mr. Stephan Bong highlighted the program’s impact, emphasizing that leadership in public service requires vision and the ability to inspire change.
Ms. Emily Fisher, Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to Vanuatu, congratulated the graduates, reaffirming Australia’s support for professional development in Vanuatu’s public sector.
The program also received strong support from Mr. Russel Nari, 1st Political Advisor to the Ministry of Justice and Community Services, who noted the program's focus on gender equality and inclusive leadership.
Looking ahead, VIPAM is preparing for the next PSLP cohort, with interest from several government ministries eager to participate.
Port Vila, November 11: UNICEF Vanuatu has acquired a new boat to improve child protection services in Torba, the northernmost and most remote province of the country. The boat is equipped with important safety features, including life jackets, a fire extinguisher, two 70-horsepower engines, and a first aid kit. This boat will help the 11 main islands in the Banks and Torres groups access the services provided by provincial child protection officers more easily.
As part of efforts across the justice sector to enhance the well-being of legal professionals, the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MJCS) recently held a special Team Day event focused on promoting physical health, teamwork, and inclusion.
Port Vila, October 30: The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat was informed of the first ever bilateral Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed last week by the governments of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in Port Vila.