SHEFA Provincial Government Council

23/12/2025

On behalf of the President of the Shefa Provincial Government Council, we would like to thank you all for making 2025 a Year of success. Success in achieving some milestone developments for Shefa Province.

We look forward to the ongoing cooperation and collaboration for the Year 2026 for a much bigger and greater achievement for Shefa.

Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year 2026.

Kind regards,

Iesu Iwi…Iesu Merie..Esu Amboh..Iesu Saupia..Iesu na po !!

Secretary General
Lional Kaluat
Shefa Provincial Council

16/12/2025

Public take note long important Notice ⚠️📣

18/11/2025

Shefa Provincial Government has clarified that the recently gazetted By-law which sparked strong public reactions was developed by the former council and administration, not the current leadership.

SG Lionel Kaluat is urging the public to verify information before posting defamatory comments online, noting the current council had no role in drafting the By-law.

READ MORE: https://vbtc.vu/shefa-sg-clarifies-controversial-by-law-originated-from-former-council/

15/11/2025

Let us all be informed:

How nao Bi-Law blo road market vendor ia i save kam helpem yufala ol market vendor blo upskillim save mo skills we yufala i g*t finis, ridim smol link ia mo luk ol possibilities we emi stap

Sole Intension blo Bi-Law emi: ●Standardization blo Service.
●Certification blo Vendors.
●Compliance blo business operators.
As stipulated in the Physical Planning Act193...Ta.

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14/11/2025

The SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), through its Legislative Committee, has decided to repeal section 3(b) of its Pest Control of Food Establishment By-Law No.7 of 2025, following public controversy.

Read more: https://www.dailypost.vu/news/spgc-to-repeal-controversial-section-of-by-law-issues-apology-for-distress-caused/article_97051d68-60a5-5647-a1d5-8f4594540862.html

14/11/2025

Congratulations Shefa Provincial Council mo Tongoariki/Puninga Area Council lo signing blo Financial Agreement between France Gov. tru lo Vanuatu base Embassy French Ambasador and SPGC Hon. President blo Shefa, Sam Kiri wetem Tongariki-Buninga Area Council - Area Administrator Mr. Donald Firiam olsem witness blo Water upgrade projects blo existing site. Ministry blo Internal Affairs mo Shefa Provincial Gov. Council olo continue blo soem strong committment blo decentralization blo support igo lo ol Area Councils blo Shefa.
Thank you very much for the ongoing support given by our donor partners especially France,New Caledonia and Ambassador in Vanuatu,SPGC management and DLA.
The council will be facilitating procurement of materials and shipment arrangement to Area council before end of this year 2025.
stay tuned for more updates.

ALL RESIDENTS @ Tongariki Buninga Area Council STAND BY.

14/11/2025

Congratulations Ministry blo Internal Affairs, Shefa Provincial Gov. Council (SPGC) and Pango Area Council blo officially signem standing lease agreement tedei 14th Nov. 2025 wetem KLLS Trustee blo offerem land space blo housem office mo space blo Pango Area Council mo ol nara services blo National Government. SPGC mo KLLS Trustee blo Pango Area Council oli Stanap lo toktok blo Call blo National Gov. lo Shefa Day 2025 se "Public/Private Partnership emi mas kam tru lo sapot blo manples bifo National Gov. emi save soem sapot".... Committment ia emi fes wokabaot blo Shefa Provincial Council blo committem em lo wan land space lo South Efate wetem wan lease agreement under lo leadership blo Hon. President blo Shefa Sam Kiri mo SG Mr. Lionel Kaluat....National Gov., Provincial Council mo Area Council oli continue blo soem strong committment blo decentralizem services i kam lo ol community blo yumi lo south efate mo ol area council mo ol communities blo shefa....Congratulations Silimgol Council blo Jif blo Pango Community, Pango Area Council, Pango Administrator - Mr. Allen Sope mo evriwan we oli live insaed lo Pango Area Council lo bikfala acheivement ia!!

20/06/2025

Congratulations Ifira Area Council, congratulations Area Administrator - Edward Kalsakau blo Shefa Provincial Gov. Council!!

✨️Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Restoration 🔰
DUAP, Mendes Tangaras, Ifira Area Council and ADB Daniel Rodgers onset for another big project Ahead.

19/06/2025

The SHEFA Provincial Health Administration in Port Vila will be relocated to Emua in north Efate as part of a broader plan to expand services to Efate offshore islands, Shepherd Islands and Epi.

Read more on our website ⬇️

https://www.dailypost.vu/news/shefa-health-administration-relocates-to-emua/article_ab286437-2724-5def-9120-4ec2baff8f3d.html

19/06/2025

The Prime Minister (PM), Jotham Napat, has clarified that the government has not stopped Provincial Day celebrations, as assumed by some members of the public following the Public Holidays Act amendment.

Read more on our website ⬇️

https://www.dailypost.vu/news/requests-can-be-made-for-provincial-holidays-pm/article_822b66e8-a558-51b7-a5e0-c49ebc3b4235.html