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Published on 04:02 GMT

Urgent: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands: GFZ

Hong Kong, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Vanuatu Islands on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 155.1 km, was initially determined to be at 14.52 degrees south latitude and 167 …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Vanuatu's president refuses to back down on child sex abuse pardons amid public outrage

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 13, 2026

From bamboo to ‘Smiles Per Hour’ as volleyball knowledge takes root in Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, volleyball knowledge is travelling from community to community. In the months after a FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Knowledge Transfer Programme reached Bay Barrier and Pangi, local participants are already putting what they learned into …

Source: Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Vanuatu Tourism Office launches first Tok Tok events in Australia

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) is bringing its signature trade event, Tok Tok Vanuatu On Tour, to Australia for the first time ever. VTO has planned the events to take place in Sydney and Brisbane this 13 and 14 October. Travel advisors must secure their …

Source: Travel Weekly - Pending
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Vanuatu PM Napat, MSG DG back Kanak self-determination and regional solidarity

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat and newly appointed Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Director General Dr Anna Naupa have reaffirmed support for Kanak self-determination in New Caledonia and raised concerns over the human rights situation in West Papua …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Vanuatu activists call out presidential pardons of child sex offenders

Women's groups in Vanuatu are calling on the government to reform the process of granting presidential pardons after the pardoning of men convicted of sexually abusing children. In the lead-up to Independence Day last month, President Nikenike …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Missing Vanuatu boat's captain warned not to sail before departure

A search is continuing in Vanuatu for six people missing at sea after the banana boat they were travelling on failed to reach its destination. The vessel left Erromango bound for Tanna, but never arrived. Authorities are now searching for the boat and its …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Palau Looks to Vanuatu for Lessons on Better Climate, Development Financing

Palau is looking to Vanuatu for practical lessons on how to better coordinate climate and development funding, prioritize projects and ensure financing reaches initiatives that strengthen communities and national resilience. KOROR, Palau — Palau is looking …

Source: Island Times - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Palau draws on Vanuatu’s experience to advance climate finance priorities

Palau is drawing on Vanuatu’s experience to improve how climate projects are selected, financed and managed as the country begins moving its national priorities towards implementation. A six-member delegation from Palau visited Vanuatu from 4–7 August 2026 …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Vanuatu's Galaxy XI make early statement as OFC Champions League kicks off in Fiji

Vanuatu’s Galaxy FC have made one of the biggest statements of the opening weekend of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Men’s Champions League. The visitors put four goals past hosts Rewa FC of Fiji at Churchill Park in Lautoka. A hat-trick from …

Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster