Last gasp efforts to save Air Vanuatu

As Vanuatu’s government seeks to revive Air Vanuatu, the World Bank has pointed to the airline’s collapse as a cautionary tale about the risks of “opaque State-Owned Enterprise

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Protecting the children left behind

A report looking at the impact of labour mobility schemes on children in four Pacific nations has found that while the remittances they generate are critical in supporting families, the schemes are placing physical and

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National Policy to advocate against LGBTQIA+ in Vanuatu: MoJCS

Vanuatu's Ministry of Justice and Community Services will appoint a new committee next week to draft a National Policy banning all LGBTQIA+ advocacy and

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Vanuatu MP calls on disengaged workers in Australia to return home

Vanuatu’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, has called for the safe return of over 2,000 nationals who have disengaged from Australian labour mobility

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Indonesia criticises Vanuatu’s support for West Papua, Vanuatu stands firm

Indonesia has expressed concerns over Vanuatu's public support for West Papua's independence movement and its diplomatic

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UN climate case could be global circuit breaker: Vanuatu official

Pacific Island nations hope the climate change case they’ve brought to the UN court will help overcome the shortcomings of international negotiations and spur greater

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WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases

Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases, says the World Health

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Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN Court case

Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to

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Vanuatu’s landmark Climate Change case advances with 100 oral statements now scheduled at ICJ hearings

A record-breaking 100 oral statements are scheduled to be presented, with Vanuatu’s arguments scheduled for 12

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VT8.6 billion cut in Vanuatu’s 2025 national budget

The Bill for the Appropriation (2025) Act in Vanuatu reflects a reduction in the national budget by VT8.6 billion (US$72.11 million) for the year

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Fewer tropical cyclones expected, says NIWA

The Southwest Pacific may see either fewer or a normal number of tropical cyclones this season, according to New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric

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Liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu’s financial woes

The liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu's financial woes says the airline is set to come out of

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Solomon Islands demand action on shipping emissions

The Solomon Islands are ramping up their fight against climate change, demanding immediate global action on shipping

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Vanuatu chiefs encourage Ni-Vans to pursue arranged marriage

Vanuatu chiefs are pushing to re-introduce traditional arranged weddings as they believe it will strengthen

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Solomon Islands, Vanuatu discuss shipping registry

Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, held a productive meeting on Tuesday with his Vanuatu counterpart Minister Marc Ati, in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in the maritime

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Kava: Protecting our lifeblood

Kava is of immense cultural significance to peoples across the region: yaqona in Fiji, malogu in Vanuatu, 'ava in Samoa, 'awa in Hawai’i and sakau in the Federated States of

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Building for tomorrow

Local architects are exploring sustainable building methods to create climate-resilient communities.

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Qantas takes off on first flight to Vanuatu  

Qantas has taken off from Brisbane to Port Vila, the harbourside capital of Vanuatu, for the first time in its history.  The inaugural service, QF159, was at full capacity Tuesday with holidaymakers and business

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Unrest-hit New Caledonia airlines in search of new markets

New Caledonia‘s domestic carrier Air Calédonie is set to launch a bi-weekly international connection to neighbouring Vanuatu.  The new link is set to start operating from 3 October with two return flights, one

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Capital Insurance Group Ltd Announces Acquisition of Tower Insurance (Vanuatu) Limited

PORT VILA, Vanuatu – Capital Insurance Group Ltd announced that on 30 August 2024, it successfully completed its acquisition of Tower Insurance (Vanuatu) Ltd, now operating as Capital Insurance (Vanuatu) Ltd. Group

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MSG Leaders push for strong stance on New Caledonia at Tonga Summit

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders, meeting on the sidelines of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, have called for a robust and unified approach to key regional issues, particularly the ongoing situation

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Opinion: Travel recovery in the Pacific: worrying signs

As the pandemic recedes and gradually fades from people’s memories, travel in the Pacific is rebounding. However, the Pacific’s travel recovery is highly variable. Comparing visitor arrivals in 2023 with those in

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Vanuatu to bid for 2031 Pacific Games

Vanuatu plans to bid to host the 2031 Pacific Games in Port Vila, with a proposal expected by the end of the year. A high-profile government delegation is expected to travel to Palau to formally submit the bid, aiming

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Diplomat reflects on Vanuatu independence and future

More than 500 Vanuatu citizens in Fiji, comprising mainly tertiary students gathered at the High Commissioner’s residence in Suva this week to commemorate their country’s 44th independence anniversary. Vanuatu’s

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