Vanuatu: Union Strengthening and Awareness-Raising on Life Protection Skills in the Context of Climate Change

On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, leaving a trail of destruction across the island of Efate. Entire communities were shaken to their core as most buildings, including a significant number...

International Travel 13 October

International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Monthly arrivals – New...

NUS HOSTS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION FOR EU-FUNDED AGRI-TOURISM PROJECT

(Apia, Samoa – Oct 10th, 2025) – The National University of Samoa welcomes a visiting delegation from Slovakia, Italy, Vanuatu and Fiji today as part of an ongoing EU funded research project on Agritourism Research Project. The AGRI-TOUR...

A local’s guide to Vanuatu

Vanuatu resident and Australian expat Joel Slattery has been living on Moso Island for a decade, running his boutique resort The Moso along with co-owner Antoun Jabbour. After packing up his life in Sydney to become a hotelier in paradise,...

EU votes to make visa-free travel suspension easier for high-risk countries: Explained

The European Parliament has approved a significant reform aimed at tightening visa-free access to the EU for countries that pose security risks or violate human rights, as per the latest press release by europa.eu. In a vote held recently, Members...

Gov’t continues to make case for restoration of visa-free travel to UK

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 2:53 PM PM Skerrit addressing press conference held recentlyDominica continues to engage in discussion with the United Kingdom (UK) government to restore visa-free travel to that country. This...

EU Moves to Tighten Visa-Free Travel Rules Amid Security and Rights Concerns

By Liza Mchedlidze Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The European Parliament has approved new legislation to make it easier for the European Union to suspend visa-free travel for citizens of countries that pose security risks or violate human rights. In...

The Moso Vanuatu

On an island adrift in the crystalline waters of Vanuatu’s Havannah Harbour, The Moso feels like the South Pacific before the world found it. Reached via a 10-minute boat ride from Efate, this off-grid boutique resort owned by Australian expats...

11 Best luxury Vanuatu resorts for tropical island bliss

A short hop from Australia’s east coast, Vanuatu delivers the kind of Pacific getaway that still feels wonderfully unhurried. Oft overlooked in favour of its more popular neighbours, its under-the-radar status means a holiday here is a genuine...

Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed

Last week, Papua New Guinea approved a new treaty with Australia, the Pukpuk Treaty, under which the two countries commit to defending each other in the event of an attack. Meanwhile, Australia is still seeking to finalize the Nakamal Agreement...

US and UK put sanctions on alleged Cambodia cyber-scammers and seize $15bn in bitcoin

The US and UK have seized $15bn (£11.3bn) in bitcoin and frozen London properties owned by the alleged leaders of scam centres in Cambodia that trick victims around the world and torture their trafficked workers. Two Chinese-born businessmen are...

Vanuatu MP urges French President Macron to return Matthew and Hunter

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit will only be useful to Vanuatu if he accepts for France to return our two islands — Matthew and Hunter, says Johnny Koanapo, Vanuatu Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanna, Tafea Province. The French President...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity

From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...

From Silk Road to Blue Pacific: Tourism as a Bridge to Shared Prosperity

Tourism has always been about connection. From the ancient Silk Road to the vast ocean highways of the Blue Pacific, it links cultures, fosters understanding, and creates prosperity through shared journeys. The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Vanuatu minister tells Australia to respect China policing deal, rebukes Pat Conroy

Vanuatu’s internal affairs minister says Australia needs to respect his country’s plan to sign a new policing agreement with China, and has taken a swipe at Pacific Minister Pat Conroy as controversy over the proposal rumbles along. Andrew Napuat...

Fiji, Vanuatu renew ties

Fiji and Vanuatu have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen development cooperation across key sectors, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed as part of our...

GTI Adds Rockefeller Center, MTA-Mobile Travel Agents, Oceania Cruises & Hurtigruten To Growing Client Roster

Tourism marketing and PR agency, GTI, is building on a successful first half of 2025 with a slew of new client acquisitions and strategic team expansion, adding Rockefeller Center, MTA-Mobile Travel Agents, Oceania Cruises and Hurtigruten to its...

PK Halder's associate Tajbir granted bail

A Dhaka court has granted jail to Tajbir Hasan, managing director of controversial travel company Haltrip and a close associate of fugitive Prasshanta Kumar Halder alias PK Halder. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman passed the order today...

Vanuatu minister tells Australia to respect China policing deal

Vanuatu's internal affairs minister says Australia needs to respect his country's plan to sign a new policing agreement with China, and has taken a swipe at Pacific Minister Pat Conroy as controversy over the proposal rumbles along. Andrew Napuat...