5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (312+ words) President Nikenike Vurobaravu has awarded service medals to more than 15 correctional officers in recognition of their dedicated service of nearly 20 years and more than 20 years with the Department of Correctional Services. The medal presentation took place last week during the…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (665+ words) Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat opened the permanent facility yesterday, describing it as an important step in strengthening the country’s justice system after 46 years of independence. The new facility, fully financed by the Government of Vanuatu at a total cost…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (441+ words) The initiative taken by the people of Lamap serves as an example for other communities across the country. More than 20 officers from the VMF, VPF and Maritime Wing participated in the computer training. The people of Lamap on Malekula have…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (538+ words) The Probation Services Office in TORBA Province continues to face operational challenges, including limited funding, poor communications, staff shortages and the high cost of travelling across the province's scattered islands, according to TORBA Provincial Probation Officer Bruce Towbah. Speaking to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (464+ words) Correctional Centre Manager John Jack. Seven officers from the Vanuatu Correctional Services have completed specialist tactical training in New Zealand and are expected to lead future emergency response training for correctional officers across the country. Correctional Centre Manager John Jack,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (919+ words) An image circulated by residents shows an individual alleged to be involved in stone-throwing incidents in Bladiniere. The individual is believed to be a young male from Mele Village. The caretaker of the home in Bladiniere Stage One is Noel…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (584+ words) Vanuatu Mobile Force engineers cut through a plantation to allow emergency services to get to a crashed light plane in 2024. VMF personnel and emergency services work together in the aftermath of the December earthquake. A New Zealand Army engineer, honoured…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (373+ words) Former Police Commissioner Joshua Bong has called on the current Commissioner of Police, Kalshem Bongran, to redirect how the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) responds to drug trafficking cases. Mr. Bong said arrests so far have mainly targeted drug couriers, illicit…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (337+ words) Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat. The National Security Council has tasked the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to remodel the country's security system to suit needs and realities, while adapting to changes in technology and modern ideas. This was conveyed…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (298+ words) The Chief Justice (CJ) of the Republic of Vanuatu, Vincent Lunabek, led a visit to correctional facilities in Port Vila yesterday as part of efforts by the judiciary to assess the living conditions of detainees and strengthen oversight of the…...