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Vanuatu Tourism Launches ‘Adventure Passes’ Campaign To Lure Aussies To Pacific
B&T
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July 4, 2025
Vanuatu Tourism Office has this week unveiled ‘Adventure Passes’, a new consumer marketing campaign in Australia that promotes Vanuatu as the ultimate destination for adventure, nature and cultural exploration. Live from today through to 10...
Tonga outclassed by Vanuatu in OFC Cup opener
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 6, 2025
Tonga fell 3–0 to Vanuatu in their Women’s Nations Cup opener, with Leimata Simon scoring a clinical hat-trick in Suva. Vanuatu striker Leimata Simon delivered a standout performance, finding the net twice in the first half before sealing her...
Vanuatu Statement On Inter-American Court Advisory Opinion On The Climate Emergency And Human Rights
Scoop
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Statement from Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management for the Republic of Vanuatu PORT VILA, VANUATU (4 July 2025) “The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu...
Vanuatu’s PM says he won’t sign Australia pact without immigration reform
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu has declared he won’t sign a landmark new strategic pact with Australia unless Canberra agrees to radically relax immigration restrictions for his citizens The ultimatum comes as the government presses ahead with...
Simon Scores An Explosive Hat-trick As Vanuatu Power Past Tonga In Group B Opener
Scoop
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The striker scored twice in the first half and saved her best for last, a 53rd minute long range effort that will take some beating to not be the goal of the tournament. Jean Robert Yelou’s side had struggled in recent OFC tournaments, and they...
New World Bank Group resident representative for Solomons, Vanuatu
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
HONIARA, (WORLD BANK) — Bernard Harborne becomes the World Bank Group resident representative for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu starting from 01 July. This position brings together the World Bank Group’s country-level leadership to better support...
Vanuatu Arts in Global Museum Collections
Art of the Ancestors
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Located in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is situated east of New Guinea, northeast of New Caledonia, and south of the Solomon Islands. The archipelago is composed of four main islands surrounded by eighty smaller orbital isles. The...
Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported ongoing unrest at Ambrym during the month. Webcam images recorded steam emissions rising from both Benbow and Marum craters during 7,...
Ambae volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported ongoing unrest at Ambae during the month. Steam and/or gas emissions from the active vents were visible in webcam images and photos taken...
Lopevi volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that seismic data confirmed continuing unrest at Lopevi throughout June. Small fumarolic steam plumes were continuously emitted from the...
Gaua volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards (VMGD) reported that unrest continued at Gaua during the month. Steam and/or gas emissions from the vent were visible in satellite images during 9-10 and 17 June and...
Three incoming Vanuatu players for Lautoka
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Lautoka FA President Shalendra Prasad Lautoka FC are in process of signing three Vanuatu international players in the mid-season transfer window. The move aims to fill the void left by striker Saula Waqa, who has been stood down after testing...
Safe Water, Safe Care: A New Era For Vanuatu’s Healthcare Facilities
Scoop
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In Shefa and Torba Provinces, more than 13,000 people, including 5,000 children, will now have access to 10 healthcare facilities equipped with clean, safe, and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. This vital upgrade...
Michaelia Cash urges Albanese to maintain ‘vital’ Pacific relations after Vanuatu dumped a key strategic pact
The West Australian
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July 1, 2025
Shadow Foreign Minister Michaelia Cash has urged the Albanese Government to maintain Australia’s “vitally important” Pacific relations after Vanuatu dumped a key strategic pact. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has refused to ratify the...
Vanuatu PM passes ‘sacred flame’ to Rabuka
The Fiji Times
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June 24, 2025
In an emotional address at the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit in Suva yesterday, outgoing chairman and Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Jotham Napat officially handed over the chairmanship to Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni...
Q&A: Making a case for Vanuatu’s survival in the highest court
The Third Pole
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June 27, 2025
Arnold Kiel Loughman grew up on Tanna, the southern island of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. Now, Loughman is the attorney general of his country, where he witnesses the devastation of frequent extreme weather events: land lost to the sea, dying...
Yasur volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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June 26, 2025
Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 10:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that activity at Yasur had continued during the month at a level of “major unrest,” as defined by the Alert Level 2 status (on a scale of...
Vanuatu Trade Commissioner strengthens development partnership with Mafi Traditional Area
Ghana News Agency
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June 17, 2025
By Kekeli K. Blamey Adidome (V/R), June 17, GNA -Professor Hugh K. Aryee, the Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering sustainable development in the Mafi Traditional Area, with a strong emphasis on youth...
Vanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summit
Pacific Media Network
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister, Ralph Regenvanu, is urging Pacific nations to support a vast cross-border marine sanctuary that could cover over six million square kilometres. He hopes the Melanesian Ocean Reserve will be a model for other...
Vanuatu Media Women Inspired By Fiji
Fiji Sun
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June 16, 2025
“Don’t be afraid to get out there, be respectful and aware of how people are being sensitive. And welcome critics, because that’s the only way you can learn and grow.” Media representative from Vanuatu Stephanie Tebi (left), and Sussie Kilman...