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Sea level rise mapping reaches Vanuatu
Pacific Islanders living in Vanuatu can for the first time visualise how their homes, neighbourhoods and even popular tourist spots will be inundated by sea level rise caused by global climate...
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Young Adults in Vanuatu Prepare Hygiene Kits for Disaster Emergency Packs
Young adults in Port-Vila, Vanuatu assembled 1,000 hygiene kits to be distributed in either Vanuatu or Solomon Islands in the event of a cyclone or other disaster.The exercise was part of a recent...
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Bernard Daniel shines for Golden Star
Bernard Daniel is now focused on training for the OFC Champions League 2017 after playing an instrumental role in Erakor Golden Star’s win in the Top Four Super League 2016 in Port Vila.Daniel scored...
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Ministers briefed on Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project
The Minister of Infrastructure & Public Utilities, Jotham Napat and Minister of Finance, Gaetan Pikioune have been given a progress report about the Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP).While...
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Dangerous escaped prisoner sought in Vanuatu
Vanuatu police have issued a call seeking the help of the public on Efate to find an escaped prisoner they say is dangerous.Jack Nalau has been serving a 35 years sentence for unlawful entry and...
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Learning from the Experts – talking to traditional harvesters of Collared...
Vanuatu is a hot spot for nature conservation in the Pacific. It is the home to nine globally endangered bird species and nine endemic species. Eight important bird and biodiversity areas have been...
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First French-speaking Evangelistic Series Held in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has hosted its first ever French-speaking evangelistic series, which concluded on Sabbath, December 10, with a baptism of 19 people, including children.The three-week series was held at Erakor...
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MSG discussions highlight Indonesia schism
Differences in approach between Indonesian and West Papuan representatives reached a head at Melanesian Spearhead Group meetings in Vanuatu last week.RNZ reports MSG senior officials and foreign...
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Visitor numbers on the rebound in Vanuatu
Visitor numbers and spending are on the rebound in Vanuatu according to a recent study.The country had seen a massive drop in visitor arrivals earlier in the year due to reduced flights arising from...
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Vanuatu detains ship to verify origin
Vanuatu's customs officials have detained a ship with an all Sri Lankan crew after failing to identify the ship's origin.RNZ reports the Acting Manager for Border Control Baddley Tari said the five...
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After Pam, Vanuatu ramps up cyclone preparedness
Vanuatu has beefed up efforts to protect its citizens in the wake of 2015's Cyclone Pam, but limited resources and logistical problems could still leave many at risk.SBS reports eighteen-year-old Jordy...
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5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Vanuatu
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the western region of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, hours after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Lau Basin triggered a tsunami alert in waters near Fiji yesterday.The...
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New regulations for sale of Vanuatu citizenship
New regulations for the sale of Vanuatu citizenship are now in effect.Introduced by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, the Development Support Programme is hoped to increase revenue to support development...
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Vanuatu pig and poultry owners reminded of capital ban
Pig and poultry owners in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, are being warned to get rid of their animals or face hefty fines.The acting chief warden of the Port Vila Municipal Council, Honore Kasten, said...
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Strike averted at Port Vila markets
A planned week-long strike by market vendors in the Vanuatu capital Port Vila has been averted.RNZ reports stall-holders in the main city market and other outlets in the capital were planning to stop...
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Four Vanuatu provinces to vote on 23 March
Provincial elections will be held in four of Vanuatu's six provinces on the March 23.RNZ reports the electoral commission says the four-year terms of the Malampa, Penama, Shefa and Tafea councils have...
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Australia joins World Bank economic initiatives in Vanuatu
Tourism is a vital part of Vanuatu's economy -- and Australians are among the Pacific Nation's most loyal visitors. SBS reports a new pilot project funded in part by the Australian government hopes to...
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New project aims to bring Vanuatu goods direct to tourists
A new pilot program hopes to give Vanuatu’s tourism industry a boost - by helping local producers reach more international buyers.SBS reports high on a mountain outside Port Vila, Steve Nilwo looks...
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Vanuatu U20 team starts training
Vanuatu national U 20 team has begun its training programme for the FIFA World Cup in Korea 2017.Head coach Etienne Mermer called on the players to come to the training.“We have been training for OFC...
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New eruption reported at Vanuatu’s Lopevi volcano
According to information from Vanuatu's GeoHazards agency, a new (so far small) eruption is under way at the stratovolcano. The alert level was raised to 3 (on GeoHazards' scale of 0-5 highest),...
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