An estimated 40,000 children impacted in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Vanuatu
An estimated 40,000 children are in need of humanitarian assistance after a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on December 17, followed by several...
United Nations and Humanitarian Partners mobilise response to Vanuatu Earthquake
The United Nations is mobilising humanitarian support requested by the Government of Vanuatu as part of the ongoing response to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake...
The race to save historic bridge
By Moffat Mamu
For more than 50 years, Kukudu suspension (swinging) bridge on Kolombangara, Western Province in Solomon Islands stood the test of time as...
Hospitals overwhelmed in Vanuatu as death and damage toll mounts from quake
Vanuatu on Wednesday took stock of damage from a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and collapsed buildings in the...
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
Dozens of Vanuatu workers returning home from working on orchards and vineyards in New Zealand are stuck in Fiji with commercial flights yet to...
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
Rusiate Tudravu has been named by the Constitutional Offices Commission as recommended Fiji Police Commissioner and to take up role after being endorsed by...
Public invited to name PNG’s NRL Team
The PNG NRL Bid is excited to announce that in 2025, they will embark on a community engagement process to name the 2028 NRL...
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...
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