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...

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...

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...

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...

PNG and Vanuatu deals show Australia’s growing contest with China

Events around this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have shown how Australia and China are competing to win influence over the region, as the risk of war grows. Solomon Islands, the host of this year’s PIF, received more than $18 million in...

Bask in an endless summer with HELLO!'s latest travel special

The kids are back at school, the hordes have cleared off the beaches, and flights are suddenly half the price. That's right, folks, it's shoulder season – that sweet spot when the sun's still warm but the crowds have vanished. September and...

Vanuatu to sign China police deal as security pact with Australia lies in limbo

Vanuatu has declared it will sign a new policing agreement with China as the landmark Nakamal pact between Australia and the Pacific Island nation hangs in the balance. Vanuatu's Police Minister Andrew Napuat met with China's Minister of Public...

Vanuatu to sign China police deal as security pact with Australia lies in limbo

Vanuatu has declared it will sign a new policing agreement with China as the landmark Nakamal pact between Australia and the Pacific Island nation hangs in the balance. Vanuatu's Police Minister Andrew Napuat met with China's Minister of Public...

Vanuatu Tourism Office releases ‘The Wake-Up Call’ with Ray O’Leary

Vanuatu Tourism Office has unveiled ‘The Wake-Up Call’, a campaign fronted by Ray O’Leary that encourages Australians to break routines and embrace Vanuatu’s raw, adventurous spirit. Apparent today unveils the latest brand campaign for Vanuatu...

Vanuatu Tourism Office’s latest brand campaign

Vanuatu Tourism Office has unveiled its latest brand campaign for ‘The Wake-Up Call’, fronted by comedian and Have You Been Paying Attention? regular, Ray O’Leary. It has been delivered by independent agency Apparent. The eight-week video-led...

PM Rabuka updates Parliament on the development cooperation agreement between Fiji and Vanuatu

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Monday updated Parliament about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Development Cooperation between Fiji and Vanuatu, which was signed by him and the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, on 10...

Vanuatu tourism soars with 130% year-on-year growth

New research from travelinsurance.com.au has revealed that the Pacific Islands achieved their biggest month ever for Aussie travellers with Vanuatu experiencing a 130 per cent surge compared to July last year. Vanuatu’s July surge represents the...

'You only need to pack these 12 essentials for your next tropical beach holiday.'

If you want to support independent women's media, become a Mamamia subscriber. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE. I just came back from the tropical paradise...

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 Opposition leader Regenvanu urges PM not to increase allowances

Vanuatu Opposition bloc is appealing to the Prime Minister not to implement the Council of Ministers’ decision to increase housing allowances for government ministers and increase salaries of first political advisers. Leader of Opposition, Ralph...

Vanuatu investigates citizenship applicants as Syrian’s approval is revoked

The head of Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission says a Syrian national had his approval for citizenship revoked, and others are being investigated over concerns that international criminals are buying Vanuatu passports. It comes after The Guardian...

Ray O’Leary Fronts Vanuatu Tourism Offices ‘The Wake Up Call’ Via Apparent & GTI Tourism

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has unveiled its latest brand campaign iteration, ‘The Wake-Up Call’, fronted by comedian and Have You Been Paying Attention regular, Ray O’Leary. The eight-week video-led campaign kicks off today and aims to disrupt...

Vanuatu Tourism Office’s latest brand campaign

Vanuatu Tourism Office has unveiled its latest brand campaign for ‘The Wake-Up Call’, fronted by comedian and Have You Been Paying Attention? regular, Ray O’Leary. It has been delivered by independent agency Apparent. The eight-week video-led...

Pacific quarantine-free travel expands

One-way quarantine-free travel to New Zealand will be extended to include Nauru, Tuvalu and American Samoa, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Health Aupito William Sio announced today. “I am pleased to announce that from 11.59 pm 27...