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The Latest Breaking News from Vanuatu

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region

No tsunami warning issued

The Independent UK

NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them

The three party leaders currently negotiating to form New Zealand’s next government might have their differences, but they seem to agree on one thing: the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme needs to expand.

The Conversation

Government ministers in Pacific nation of Vanuatu call for parliament's dissolution, media says

Government ministers in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu are asking the preident to dissolve parliament, adding to political disarray after lawmakers introduced a no-confidence motion against the prime minister, according to local media

The Independent UK

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Vanuatu urges National not to restart offshore oil and gas

Vanuatu's outspoken Climate Change Minister, Ralph Regenvanu, has called on the incoming government not to reverse the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia, US help finance Google’s new Pacific cable

The federal government will spend almost $80 million connecting smaller Pacific Island nations to a new trans-Pacific subsea cable between Australia and the United States that will be built by Google. At least nine countries, including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu and Nauru, are are set to…

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Pacific nation pledges to eliminate cervical cancer

Tens of thousands of women in Vanuatu will have access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and vaccines as the nation commits to eliminating the disease.

AAP

Pacific Islands Forum head says yes vote on Indigenous voice would ‘elevate Australia’ on world stage

Henry Puna’s intervention comes after Vanuatu’s ex-foreign minister said a no win on 14 October would be a blow to Australia’s relationships with region

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Paradise prison: How 107 Bangladeshis became enslaved on a Pacific island

Instead of legitimate jobs, 107 men from Bangladesh became slaves in Vanuatu working under the threat of harm, death.

Al Jazeera

3 sailors from Russia and France are rescued off Australian coast after sharks attacked their boat

Three sailors from Russia and France have been rescued after the inflatable catamaran they were trying to sail in from Vanuatu to Australia came under attack from sharks

The Independent UK

Vanuatu to elect new prime minister amid crisis over Australia pact

Move comes after top court ruled that pro-Western Prime Minister Ishmael had lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

Al Jazeera

Vanuatu PM faces no-confidence vote as rivals cite ‘foreign engagement’ concerns

Motion led by ex-PM to unseat Kalsakau lists complaints including foreign relationships after security pact signed with Australia

The Guardian - AU

Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific during Vanuatu visit

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced "new imperialism" in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.

Radio France Internationale

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‘What an amazing woman’ – Russell Crowe recalls meeting the Irish singer in Dublin

The Guardian - AU

Emmanuel Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific on historic visit to Vanuatu

French president warns of threat to sovereignty of ‘smallest’ states amid US-China power struggle

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The Independent UK

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of migration system

Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu have all been hit by the changes

The Independent UK

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of migration system

Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu have all been hit by the changes

The Independent UK

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu have all been hit by the changes.

Reuters

Australia security pact 'stigma' must be removed -Vanuatu PM

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Vanuatu says security deal with Australia to be ratified later this year

The Pacific Islands nation of Vanuatu said on Tuesday a security treaty with Australia would be put to parliament before the end of 2023, as concerns over China in the region saw neighbouring Papua New Guinea delay signing another such treaty.

AFP

Tsunami alert lifted after 7.7-magnitude Pacific quake

Sydney (AFP) - A tsunami warning in the Pacific has been lifted after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, sending many islanders fleeing coastal areas.

The Independent UK

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Friday in the far Pacific created small tsunami waves in Vanuatu

Al Jazeera

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami

Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges.

The Independent UK

Earthquake triggers 3ft wave tsunami warnings across South Pacific

About three hours after the earthquake struck, the US Tsunami Warning Center announced there was no longer a threat

ABC News

Generations ago, families were ripped apart in the Pacific — now, these women are working to reunite them

After thousands of people were taken from islands in the Pacific in the 19th century and brought to Australia to work, their only link home was storytelling and song — now, with the rise of social media and affordable travel, their descendants are working to reunite families that were torn…

AFP

Pacific Island tribe celebrates Charles's coronation

Tanna Island (Vanuatu) (AFP) - A small South Pacific island boomed with song on Saturday as hundreds gathered for King Charles's coronation, a momentous occasion for villagers who believe his father was a local deity.

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