Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Vanuatu
OceaniaBislamaEnglishFrench
Country facts
Vanuatu at a glance
Capital
Port Vila
Population
Approximately 321 thousand
Official languages
Bislama, English, French
Currency
Vanuatu vatu
Region
Oceania
Time zone
UTC+11:00
Internet domain
.vu
Calling code
+678
Why this country matters
Why Vanuatu matters in the news
Vanuatu, with Port Vila as a key national reference point, is part of the Oceania news region, where coverage often connects to Pacific diplomacy, climate adaptation, fisheries, tourism, public services, regional security, and island community life. Its population is listed as approximately 321 thousand, and news in Vanuatu is commonly read through Bislama, English, French sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 10 listed sources across Radio, Government, Digital Media, News Agency.
OceaniaBislama, English, FrenchCurrency: Vanuatu vatu
Country overview
Vanuatu news and media context
Oceania. 10 listed outlets across Radio, Government, Digital Media, News Agency.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Vanuatu vatu.
Geographic context
Regional links with Australia, Fiji, Kiribati shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Bislama, English, French.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Radio: 3Digital Media: 2Government: 2News Agency: 1Newspaper: 1
Vanuatu Source Guide
Best for breaking news
VBTC
Public broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
VBTC
Public broadcaster
Best business source
Islands Business
Pacific regional business and public affairs
Best local source
Radio Vanuatu
National public radio service
Local: 6Public Broadcaster: 4National: 4Government: 2Business: 2Independent: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Vanuatu
Vanuatu's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Bislama
- English
- French
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Vanuatu page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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Review status
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10 of 10 listings
ABC Pacific
www.abc.net.au/pacific
ABC Pacific covers Pacific news, audio, culture, sport, weather, emergency events, and public-interest stories including Vanuatu coverage.
VanuatuRadioEnglishAustralia-based Pacific news and radio coverageVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Government of Vanuatu
www.gov.vu
Official Vanuatu government website with ministry information, public notices, agency news links, policy information, and public-service resources.
VanuatuGovernmentEnglish / Bislama / FrenchOfficial government informationVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Islands Business
islandsbusiness.com/tag/vanuatu/
Pacific regional outlet with Vanuatu topic coverage on politics, climate, business, development, diplomacy, and regional affairs.
VanuatuDigital MediaEnglishPacific regional business and public affairsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Pacific Islands News Association
pina.com.fj
Pacific media organization and news network connected to national media members across the region, including Vanuatu media organizations.
VanuatuNews AgencyEnglishPacific media association and regional news networkVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Radio Vanuatu
vbtc.vu
Radio service under VBTC covering national news, public information, community programming, emergency information, culture, and public affairs.
VanuatuRadioBislama / English / FrenchNational public radio serviceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
RNZ Pacific
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific
New Zealand public broadcaster's Pacific news service covering Vanuatu and regional politics, society, climate, sport, and diplomacy.
VanuatuRadioEnglishPacific regional news including VanuatuVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Vanuatu Daily Post
www.dailypost.vu
Vanuatu newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, politics, business, sport, culture, community affairs, and public-interest reporting.
VanuatuNewspaperEnglish / BislamaNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department
www.vmgd.gov.vu
Official Vanuatu meteorology and hazards source for forecasts, cyclone warnings, climate information, volcano monitoring, earthquakes, and public safety alerts.
VanuatuGovernmentEnglish / BislamaWeather, climate, volcano, earthquake, and hazards informationVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
VanWatch
vanwatch.live
Independent monitoring dashboard aggregating Vanuatu infrastructure, weather, power, transport, internet, mobile, and closure information with source attribution.
VanuatuDigital MediaEnglishInfrastructure, outage, and weather monitoringVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
VBTC
vbtc.vu
Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation, the national public broadcaster operating radio, television, online news, and public-service programming.
VanuatuTV NewsBislama / English / FrenchPublic broadcasterVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28