Sino-Van Confirms Cannery Plans, Over 300 Face Eviction

More than 300 residents of Salili, near the Sino-Van fish processing facility on Efate, have been ordered to vacate the area by June 2025, following a formal eviction notice.

More than 300 residents of Salili, near the Sino-Van fish processing facility on Efate, have been ordered to vacate the area by June 2025, following a formal eviction notice.

Port Vila, April 29, 2025 — In a significant advancement for disability rights in Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Society for People with Disability (VSPD) and the Vanuatu Disability Promotion and Advocacy (VDPA) jointly launched their new strategic plans during a ceremony held last Friday at Owen Hall in Port Vila.


Port Vila, Vanuatu – The Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) is proud to announce the official commencement of a groundbreaking Twinning and Placement Exercise, welcoming the first delegation from the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) to Port Vila.

Lakatoro, MALAMPA Province – A newly renovated Disability and Child Desk Office was officially opened at the MALAMPA Provincial Government Council (MPGC) Headquarters, marking a significant step forward in the delivery of justice and support services to vulnerable groups in the province.

Malekula welcomed a high-level delegation this week as the Minister of Justice, Youth and Community Services, Job Andy, and Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Ms. Emily Fisher, arrived for a series of important community-building events — the highlight being the launch of a brand-new Corrections Office at the Malampa Provincial Headquarters.