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…
Vanuatu Signs Protocol for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Saudi Arabia
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…
Vanuatu’s Beach Volleyball Duo Claim Bronze
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…
US Embassy Destined for Vanuatu?
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…
The Significance to Vanuatu of the renewed interest in the South Pacific by the USA
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…
Vanuatu Celebrates its 42nd Independence Day
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.
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,…
Vanuatu Takes the Climate Fight Justice to the World
Vanuatu Takes the Climate Fight Justice to the World "Many small people in small places, doing small things, can change the world” these words were said once by the Uruguayan…
Youth of the Pacific Islands CANNOT wait for the Climate Change Action, Vanuatu PM Says
Youth of the Pacific Islands CANNOT wait for the Climate Change Action, Vanuatu PM Says. Leaders of the South Pacific have been meeting for the Pacific Island Forum this week…
