in May 2022, Vanuatu’s visa-free privileges to Schengen Europe were temporarily suspended due to what the EU sees as “deficiencies” in the operation of Vanuatu’s successful Citizenship Program – known…
Following seven rounds of inconclusive voting, Vanuatu’s government has finally elected its 12th President – Mr Nikenike Vurobaravu - on Saturday 23rd July 2022. Intensive negotiations were required in order…
Despite the Middle East tour by a Vanuatu delegation led by Prime Minister Hon. Bob Loughman Weibur MP being cut short due to an urgent recall to Port Vila, there…
Launched in 2017, Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment Program - the Development Support Program (DSP) is governed by a set of Regulation Orders under the Citizenship Act CAP 112. Citizenship Fees…
Long known for its successful Citizenship by Investment Program – the Development Support Program (DSP), Vanuatu’s less well publicized but nevertheless well-established Permanent Residency (PR) Program is worth a look…
Vanuatu’s Beach Volleyball Duo Claim Bronze Defeating New Zealand in a close match, Volleyball duo Sherysyn Toko and Miller Pata claimed bronze for Vanuatu at this year’s Commonwealth Games in…
During the recently concluded Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, the establishment of new US missions in Kiribati and Tonga was mentioned by US Vice President Kamala Harris. However, it has…
That the USA has recently stepped up its engagement in the South Pacific has caught the attention of many. For Vanuatu the implications are complex and tied to a range…
The rain mostly held off in Port Vila for Vanuatu’s Independence Day Celebrations on Saturday 30th July 2022 – marking the 42nd anniversary of the ceding by the United Kingdom…
The Ties that Bind - US influence in the Pacific Grows. How does this impact Vanuatu? Having observed with growing alarm the success of China’s engagement efforts in the Pacific,…
