Wota i Toktok Exhibition
Sista, in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Water for Women Fund,...
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Wota i Toktok Exhibition – Photos
THANK YOU to the talented team from JZ Photography for capturing all of these photos for us! Official Launch of Exhibition Artists and their Wota i Toktok pieces Amelia Lalim Lovo Amelia Lalim Lovo and Carole Réocreux William...
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The Round Table Podcast – Creating Space for Honest Conversations
Sista has always enjoyed using storytelling and conversation to create space for people in Vanuatu...
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Mind & Bodi Tok Podcast
Self-care is something we hear about often, but how often do we actually stop and think about what...
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Efate families call for minimum wage rise as bus fares increase
Higher Efate bus fares are prompting calls from some families for a review of the national minimum...
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The Round Table Podcast: Episode 6 – Challenges and Opportunities facing Young Men in Vanuatu
In the final episode of the Round Table, Yasmine Covo speaks with Williamson Emmanuel Kalpokas, a...
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Pentecost woman buys ship to serve Vanuatu
A ni-Vanuatu woman from Pentecost is bringing a new vessel to Vanuatu next week, with plans to...
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15-year-old Florina makes national para debut
Fifteen-year-old Florina Woduruvert has arrived in the capital with a dream in her heart, a...
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A Voice of Purpose, Vision and Quiet Power
Name: Sarah Mecartney Position: Regional Director for Melanesia at the Pacific Community Island:...
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Labour Dep’t weighs review of long-term PALM participation over impact on children
Vanuatu’s Labour Department is weighing a review of long-term participation in Australia’s Pacific...
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Young surfer heads to world championship
Fourteen-year-old Vanuatu surfer Emily Taleo departed Port Vila yesterday for El Salvador, where...
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Father sentenced to five-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting daughter
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has sentenced a 44-year-old father to five years and six months’...
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Grandfather sentenced to more than four years for sexual offences against granddaughter
A 64-year-old grandfather has been sentenced to four years, four months and 20 days in prison...
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Tari draws on six years in China to advise new scholars
Fourteen Ni-Vanuatu students preparing to begin university studies in China have been urged to...
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How Vanuatu women became the voice their communities needed
The story of how four Australia Awards WLI Alumni in Vanuatu turned a workshop they attended into...
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24-year-old jailed for assault on pregnant wife after stillbirth
A 24-year-old Fanafo man, Harold Visvis, has been sentenced to 30 months and 22 days in prison...
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Journalists and media workers challenged to rethink gender reporting
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Regional Pacific Gender Training, titled...
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MP Milne shares political journey, calls for fair media coverage of women leaders
Vanuatu’s only female Member of Parliament (MP) and former Deputy Mayor of Port Vila, Marie Louise...
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A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Empowerment
Name: Judith Iakavai Position: Program Manager, Vanuatu Society of People with Disability (VSPD)...
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‘Dream big’ – VMF’s Dr Vira urges young girls to pursue their goals
Lieutenant Dr Yanivo Vira, a mother of one and a medical officer with the Vanuatu Mobile Force...
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Ministry silent on calls for tougher rape punishment
The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on calls for tougher punishment for people...
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‘The scars children carry can last a lifetime’
Amid the public outrage and questions over the President’s recent pardoning of convicted rapists...
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Man remanded over alleged sexual assault of four-year-old girl
A man from Tanna has been remanded in custody after being charged over the alleged sexual assault...
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Vanuatu writers honoured in 2026 Literary Awards
Writers from across Vanuatu and the ni-Vanuatu diaspora have been recognised for their poetry,...
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Cervical cancer preventable, yet a leading cause of death among Vanuatu women
Minister of Health Robert Bohn said cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death...
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More boys than girls drop out of school
More boys than girls are dropping out of secondary schools in Vanuatu, with TORBA Province...
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Vanuatu’s education crisis a ‘national disaster’ – Pikinini Playtime CEO
Pikinini Playtime founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Batten has described Vanuatu’s...
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12 new women referees for VFF
Twelve new women referees have joined the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) Referee Department to...
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July Newsletter 2026
July was a month full of stories, connections, celebrations, and meaningful progress at Sista....
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Protect Vanuatu’s Children Before It’s Too Late
Every day, Acting Senior Probation Officer Precilla Wells walks a difficult line between justice...
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From Survival to Strength: Building Disaster Resilience Through Youth Education
Throughout June 2026, the Sista Program Support Officer and Advocacy and Communications...
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TAFEA civil servants graduate from WILP
Twenty civil servants from TAFEA Province, comprising nine women and 11 men, have graduated with a...
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Women’s groups denounce chiefs’ call to revoke Naupa’s MSG appointment as VWC calls it a disgrace
The Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW) has strongly condemned...
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Three new evacuation centres planned for Nambatri, Ohlen and Agathis
The Government is seeking approval from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to construct three new...
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MoH Minister Eyes New National Hospital, Vila Central to Become Mothers and Babies Facility
Minister of Health Robert Bohn has revealed plans to develop a new national hospital on a separate...
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Vanuatu Women’s Festival Working Group: Planning, Coordination, and Key Outcomes
Supported by the We Rise Coalition as part of its monthly activities, the Working Group of the...
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Launch of the Earthquake Preparedness Booklet – From Survival to Strength
On 22 May 2026, Sista Vanuatu, in partnership with ProMedical Vanuatu, officially launched the...
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Malvatumauri demands revocation of Dr Naupa’s MSG DG appointment by July 30
Sista acknowledges the recent apology issued by the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs...
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Young Women’s Leadership Program Graduation – 2025
On 19 September 2025, CARE in Vanuatu and Sista celebrated the graduation of the Yumi Wan Nomo –...
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International Youth Day 2025: Intergenerational Dialogue on Positive Influence
To celebrate International Youth Day 2025, Sista, with support from CARE in Vanuatu, hosted an...
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Young Women’s Leadership Program Intergenerational dialogue 2025 – Feminist Movement in Vanuatu
As part of the Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP), Sista and CARE in Vanuatu hosted an...
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Young Men Intergenerational Dialogue 2025: Why Should Men Be Allies?
Gender equality is everyone’s responsibility. To encourage young men to become active allies...
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Young Women’s Leadership Program Intergenerational dialogue 2025 – The Importance of Supporting Women in Business
On 16 October 2025, CARE in Vanuatu and Sista hosted an Intergenerational Dialogue on “The...
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Young Women’s leadership Program intergenerational Dialogue 2025 – Women in leadership
On 17 April 2025, CARE in Vanuatu and Sista hosted an Intergenerational Dialogue on Women in...
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Women Deliver 2026 Conference
Sista was proud to be part of the Vanuatu delegation attending the Women Deliver 2026 Conference,...
Read MoreWomen in Media Vanuatu Meeting
As part of Sista’s ongoing commitment to strengthening women’s leadership and representation in the media sector, Sista’s Communications Coordinator continues to play an active role in the Women in Media...
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June Newsletter 2026
June was filled with moments of connection, reflection, and action as Sista continued working...
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May Newsletter 2026
May was a busy month for the Sista team — full of conversations, collaborations, celebrations, and...
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VCA and VWC partner for safer communities
The Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) and the Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) have signed a...
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Pacific women lead €4.8M Nature-based Solutions project
The Kiwa “Pacific CIRCLE” (Pacific Community Inclusion for Resilient Climate and Ecosystems)...
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BSP, V-Lab Join Forces to Strengthen Support for Vanuatu Entrepreneurs
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Vanuatu and V-Lab have entered into a new partnership aimed at improving...
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VT690M climate project to empower Pacific women through Nature-based Solutions
A new regional climate resilience project worth approximately VT690 million (€4.8 million) will be...
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VLRC staff trained on ethical AI use
Staff of the Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) have undertaken a half-day Continuing Legal...
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Southern Ward Women want Police Post opened
A women’s group led by former Southern Ward Municipal Councillor Mrs. Marie Kalkoa is urging the...
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From a Classroom to the Frontlines of Child Protection
“When I heard about child rights and the different forms of abuse, it brought me to tears. In that...
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Over VT1.6M to support women’s football in Port Vila
The Port Vila Football Association (PVFA) has received a boost for the development of women’s...
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Para powerlifter and team manager depart for Commonwealth Games
Vanuatu’s first representatives for the upcoming Commonwealth Games departed the country...
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Backyard garden feeds family of 12
A 55-year-old widow from Freshwota, Annie Louis, said backyard gardening has helped her sustain...
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New equipment to suppoprt growth of school netball
The National School League (NSL) netball programme has received a boost following the donation of...
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Educators championed ahead of 2026 National Literary Awards
The Vanuatu Creative Writing Collective (the Haus Storian collective) is recognising the vital...
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New space for women in handicraft launched
Women handicraft sellers who lost their space at the Centre Point building after the 2024...
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Tafea to face Auckland United in semi-final today
Vanuatu’s Tafea FC will face defending champions Auckland United today in the semi-finals of...
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VT265,000 raised for ProMedical first aid training on Pentecost
Who would have thought that a year of Tuesday dinners would lead to community-based medical...
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VCCRP and SOLKAS strengthen Pacific climate resilience through knowledge exchange
The Solomon Islands Knowledge–Action–Sustainability for Resilient Villages (SOLKAS) Project and...
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VANGO Calls on the Minister of Justice, Community Services and Youth to Table the Child Protection Bill Without Further Delay
The Vanuatu Association of NGOs (VANGO) is calling upon the Minister of Justice, Community...
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National Garment and Textile Strategy launched to grow local industry
The Department of Industry (DOI) under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MOTC) has launched the...
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Over 600 attend Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment
The inaugural three-day Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) concluded...
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Hospital fees introduced to sustain healthcare, not to limit access: MOH
The introduction of hospital fees is not meant to limit people from accessing healthcare, but to...
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Anolyn Lulu joins Pacific Team for Australian championship
Vanuatu’s veteran table tennis player and Gold medalist, Anolyn Lulu, will depart Port Vila today...
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Offender must attend anger management program: Judge Naigulevu
The Supreme Court has sentenced 64-year-old Jack Lui to 18 months’ imprisonment after he admitted...
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Pacific youth call for child-centred climate action at Vanuatu forum
Young people from across the Pacific are calling on governments and regional leaders to place...
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Young father avoids jail after admitting two domestic violence attacks
A 20-year-old man who repeatedly assaulted his partner, leaving her unconscious during one attack,...
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From Journalism to Leadership and Representation
Name: Jennifer Kausei Position: National Coordinator, Australian Humanitarian Partnership &...
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Vanuatu business coach Velenie Jacob launches Bisnis Konek, business Directory
Vanuatu business coach Velenie Jacob has officially launched Bisnis Konek, a new online business...
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Dr Vocor questions planned maternity hospital fee increase
Increasing the price of fees for pregnant mothers at the hospital contradicts the provision of...
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Anti-corruption policy work advances under national committee
Work to strengthen Vanuatu’s anti-corruption framework has progressed, with the National Integrity...
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Disability Bill consultations get underway in TAFEA
People living with disabilities, caregivers and community representatives across TAFEA Province...
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Women seek support to complete community centre, expand livelihoods
Women in the Vatueulu Area Council in South Ambae are calling for assistance to complete a...
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A Life of Leadership, Purpose and Faith
Name: Relvie Poilapa Position: Vice-Chairlady, Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation...
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Santo mother raises alarm over reported maternity fee increases
A mother who attended Northern Provincial Hospital (NPH) in Santo this week has raised concerns...
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Man jailed for repeated indecent conduct involving two children
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has sentenced John Binihi, 28, to two years and 11 months’...
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Supreme Court convicts pastor of child sexual offence
The Supreme Court has convicted a pastor of one count of unlawful sexual intercourse involving a...
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Youth writing entries close June 30 as final days tick down
The countdown is on, with less than one week remaining before submissions close for the 2026...
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‘Pass Child Protection Bill without further delay’
Efate chiefs, church leaders and community representatives have called for the Child Protection...
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20-year-old jailed 13 years for killing partner
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years and nine months imprisonment for the premeditated...
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Santo youth step up as reproductive health advocates
Eleven young people, including one male participant, have successfully completed the Adolescent...
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Wan Smolbag to debut new play Eye of the Needle tomorrow
Wan Smolbag Theatre will stage its new production on Saturday, 20 June, with the launch of Eye of...
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Tamseul becomes first Ni-Vanuatu Supreme Court Master
The Judiciary of the Republic of Vanuatu has appointed Ms Aurelie Tamseul as the first Ni-Vanuatu...
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Vanuatu’s Anna Naupa becomes first woman to lead MSG Secretariat
A Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman has become the first woman to be appointed to lead...
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Repeated domestic violence lands young man in prison
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Pakoa Samson and upheld a 15-month prison sentence...
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When Children Run Towards the Uniform
For Inspector Morris Charley, the future of policing in Vanuatu can be summed up in a simple...
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Only nine midwives, 11 nurses at Vanuatu National Hospital
Students in their career decision-making phase are encouraged to consider pursuing nursing and...
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NUV, MoH move toward new School of Medicine and Health Science
The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) are advancing...
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242 students sent home due to poor classroom conditions
A total of 242 students at Sainte Jeanne D’Arc School in Port Vila were sent home yesterday...
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Reusable period underwear may ease costs and supply issues for rural women
Reusable period underwear could provide a practical and cost-effective solution for women in...
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Disagree but discuss respectfully, Groovy Banana co-founder urges amid Pride post backlash
Groovy Banana co-founder Gaelle Meheut (GM) has called for respectful dialogue amid disagreement...
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Expansion needed as national hospital faces space shortage
The country’s main referral hospital needs to be expanded as wards are being overcrowded due to...
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Assistive technology opens doors for children with disabilities
Dorothy Grace sees her wheelchair and smiles. For the 11-year-old girl from Paunangisu on Efate,...
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Man convicted of sexual offences against 12-year-old boy
The Supreme Court has found a Santo man guilty of three serious sexual offences against a...
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