Tropical Cyclone Pam 2nd Anniversary Op-ed – Australia High Commissioner...
Two years after the strongest cyclone to ever hit Vanuatu wreaked havoc on the island nation, Australia is still doing its part to keep rebuilding and repairing the country. To mark the second...
View ArticleBrand new kindergarten opens in Vanuatu
It’s a dream come true for the community of a village in the north of Efate a 45 minute drive from Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila.A new kindergarten has opened after the old one was destroyed when Cyclone...
View ArticleVanuatu NDMO defends extended two year target for Cyclone Pam recovery
It's two years since Vanuatu was devastated by Cyclone Pam, described at the time as the most intense, sustained tropical cyclone ever experienced in the South Pacific, and one of the worst natural...
View ArticleNew Caledonia consolidates ties with Vanuatu capital
New Caledonia's President Philippe Germain has reportedly been in Vanuatu, consolidating ties with the administration in the capital Port Vila.The Daily Post reported that Mr Germain had discussions...
View ArticleAlick humbled by Champions League debut
John Alick’s football career reached new heights when he stepped on to the field in his OFC Champions League debut on Saturday.However, the Malampa Revivors’ captain gives full credit for his...
View ArticleOld sewing machines help restore self-esteem in Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam
When Cyclone Pam lashed Vanuatu two years ago, aid to the island nation came in all shapes and sizes: food, tents, clothes, and cash. But Caroline Mason saw the need for quilts.“I started seeing it on...
View ArticleVanuatu's tourism industry bouncing back two years after Cyclone Pam
Two years on from Cyclone Pam and Vanuatu's vital tourism industry is still recovering.The category five storm caused major damage to the island chain, all but wiping out tourist infrastructure like...
View ArticleVASANOC participate in workshop as part of CNOSF project
A two-day workshop has been held in Port Vila under an educational programme established by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) and shared with the Vanuatu Association of Sports...
View ArticleVanuatu i wok long rikava yet tupela yia bihain Cyclone Pam
Ol otoriti long Vanuatu i wok long wok yet long ol rikavari program tupela yia bihain strongpela saiklon ibin bararapim kantri.Long dispela de long 2015 Vanuatu ibin bungim strongpela na bikpela...
View ArticleAccessing clean water is a dream come true
Two years ago, a community on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, was not only hit by Cyclone Pam but also with flooding since the community is situated by a river.The majority of the...
View ArticleRamada opens its doors In Vanuatu
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its South Pacific presence with this month’s opening of the highly anticipated Ramada Resort Port Vila, Vanuatu.Opening three weeks earlier than anticipated, the...
View ArticleVanuatu developing biosecurity response plan
Vanuatu's government is developing a plan to deal with new pests or diseases that threaten the country's environment, crops or animals.A week long workshop underway and being attended by senior...
View ArticleThe Namatan Short Film Festival is back in 2017
Vanuatu’s Namatan Short Film Festival is back again in 2017 and is calling all producers and actors to get filming. Thanks to Namatan’s sponsors, Digicel and Air Vanuatu, there are seriously good...
View ArticleMalampa Revivors go down to Western United despite strong performance
A place in the OFC Champions League semi-final is still open for three teams after Western United secured a hard earned 2-1 win against Malampa Revivors on the second day of action for Group C at...
View ArticleExpert flown in to restore Vanuatu phone services
An expert from Australia was flown in to Port Vila yesterday to restore phone services in Vanuatu.Telecommunications Vanuatu has apologised for the disruption to fixed and mobile servicesIt said...
View ArticleErakor more than a club at heart
Building a football team from the foundations of a village community has its advantages.At least that’s the way Erakor Golden Star defender Michell Kaltack, currently competing in Group D at the OFC...
View ArticleMarist eye upset in OFC Champs League deciders
Marist FC hasn’t given up hope of sneaking into the OFC Champions League football semi-finals.But the Solomon Islands champions admit they'll need to be at their very best to upset hosts and Group D...
View ArticleTefana tested but through to semi-finals
AS Tefana have qualified for their second OFC Champions League semi-finals in a row but were given a run for their money by Marist who drew level to secure a 2-2 victory in the final match of Group D...
View ArticleVanuatu in trial for drones to carry vaccines to remote areas
In what's believed to be a world-first, drones are to be trialled to carry vaccines to remote communities in the Pacific.Unicef is working with the Vanuatu government on the groundbreaking project in...
View ArticleUnease in Vanuatu as corrupt former MPs appeal for early release from prison
Three of the 14 politicians who were jailed for corruption in Vanuatu in 2015 could be out of prison as early as next month.While the remaining 11 are not due for parole for some time, former prime...
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