Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way
Aid workers on the ground in Vanuatu have described the fear sparked by a deadly earthquake as humanitarian workers prioritise the most needy amid...
Vanuatu: The challenge to build back
A crippling earthquake will test Vanuatu’s already fragile political and economic system.
By Meg Keen Riley Duke
Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake on Tuesday compounds a political crisis...
Lakapi Samoa appoints Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as new CEO
Lakapi Samoa Board has appointed Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as its new chief executive officer.
He succeeds Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i, who steps down after nine...
Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors
Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach trapped people quickly, but there will be tough decisions if buildings aren't safe to enter,...
UN responds to deadly earthquake in Vanuatu
The UN is also responding to the earthquake that struck the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, killing 14 people and injuring more...
Experts expect significant damage from Vanuatu earthquake
Seismologists in New Zealand and Australia have expected significant damage from a large earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday.
The 7.3-magnitude shallow earthquake caused strong...
Pacific Islands Forum officials endorse 2025 budget and workplan
The Pacific Islands Forum Officials Committee (FOC) successfully concluded its 2024 Budget Session, held in Suva, Fiji on 12 – 13 December.
Chaired by Niue,...
Possibility for Dr ‘Aisake Eke to become next PM is ‘strong and deep’: sources
Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke, who took the initiative to propose the vote of no confidence motion against former Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, is...
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...
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Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
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Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...