Rescue efforts continue in Vanuatu, international assistance begins to arrive
There are warnings the death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue in Vanuatu for people trapped in collapsed buildings.
The government confirmed...
Stranded workers desperate to get home to their families in quake-stricken Vanuatu
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PM Marape announces relief package and PNGDF assistance for Vanuatu
In a significant move to support regional solidarity,
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved...
Rusiate Tudravu gets top Fiji Police job
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Public invited to name PNG’s NRL Team
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Services still down nearly 24 hours after Vanuatu quake
World Vision's Vanuatu country director says electricity and water are still affected in Port Vila and strategic bridges connecting the city are damaged, nearly...
New Zealand to assist Vanuatu on earthquake response
New Zealand is providing Vanuatu assistance following Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“Vanuatu is a member of our Pacific family and we...
Vanuatu earthquake death toll expected to rise as second quake plunges nation into state of emergency
A second earthquake has struck Vanuatu, as the death toll from Tuesday’s deadly quake rose and an international search and rescue operation got underway.
With...
Two women and a child among those trapped in Vanuatu quake
Vanuatu Red Cross Secretary General Dickinson Tevi says two women and a child were among those trapped in collapsed buildings in Port Vila.
Tevi said...
“We Stand with Vanuatu” after devastating earthquakes: Forum SG Waqa
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has expressed solidarity with Vanuatu following the earthquakes that struck Port Vila.
“We are with Vanuatu and her people through...
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