The Fate of the Duke’s Worshippers: Vanuatu’s Kastom Tribes in Crisis
The devastation caused by the two cyclones in Vanuatu has raised fears for the safety of the remote tribe that worshipped the Duke of Edinburgh. The kastom tribes of Tanna…
Vanuatu’s UN Climate Change Resolution Could Have a Galvanizing Effect on Global Action
The world's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will prepare an advisory opinion on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change, following a UN resolution by Vanuatu, a…
Australia Sends Aid to Vanuatu After Devastating Twin Cyclones
Australia is sending aid and assistance to Vanuatu after a pair of cyclones caused destruction across multiple provinces. The country's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has reported that about 80…
Vanuatu Prepares for Another Cyclone After TC Judy Ravages the Island
Vanuatu, an island nation located in the South Pacific, is currently facing a catastrophic weather event. Just one day after being battered by Tropical Cyclone Judy, the country is bracing…
Vanuatu and Australia Strengthen Ties with Pacific Engagement Visa Initiative
Vanuatu and Australia have agreed to allow nationals of Pacific Island Countries to migrate to Australia as permanent residents each year through the Pacific Engagement Visa initiative. The Australian government…
US Launches Pacific Island Partnership
US President Biden hosted a group of Pacific leaders last week in Washington in what has been billed by The Whitehouse as “The first-ever United States-Pacific Island Country Summit”. Attending…
Vanuatu’s President Vurobaravu Speaks at the UN General Assembly, New York
Vanuatu’s climate change advocacy efforts continue to gather momentum, most recently with the impassioned speech delivered to the UN General Assembly meeting on Saturday 24th September 2022 by Vanuatu’s President,…
Negative Covid Test Requirement Dropped by Vanuatu
Negative Covid Test Requirement Dropped by Vanuatu In a further loosening of the previously strictly enforced Covid 19 requirements, Vanuatu has since 12 September 2022 dropped the requirement for a…
Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo named in “top 50 Islands” ranking
Joining an interestingly diverse range of islands included in the global company “Big 7 Travel” annual round up of the “50 best islands in the world”, Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo makes…
New President Elected for Vanuatu
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…
