The election of the Council of Chiefs of the islands of Emae, Makira, and Mataso in the Shepherd group of islands took place on September 8, 2023. There were two endorsement of the Executive of the Area and the Island Council of Chiefs, which went smoothly due to the usual custom consensus.
The new correctional center being built by Jiangsu Company on Tanna Island will soon be completed. The project is fully funded by the Vanuatu government and will cost about 96 million vatu.
The Ministry of Justice and Community Services completed the third Sector Strategy Development Workshop CD this week.
The new Minister of Justice and Community Services received a warm welcome at the Ministry this morning.
The consultation on the Multi-Service Delivery Protocol (MSDP) for responding to cases of gender-based violence is being held this week in Port Vila.