Vanuatu
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Vanuatu Denies China Security Pact as Australia’s Nakamal Talks Move Forward
Vanuatu’s prime minister rejects talk of a China security pact, insisting the Namele Agreement is a development partnership. With Australia pursuing its own Nakamal framework in parallel, regional influence and sovereignty are once again in the spotlight.
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Vanuatu Seeks China Help and Urges Renewable Shift as Pacific Faces Regional Fuel Crisis
Pacific nations brace for a tightening fuel crisis as energy security becomes a flashpoint for climate policy and diplomacy. Vanuatu’s climate minister signals a tougher stance on fossil fuels and hints at new partnerships, reshaping regional energy questions as reserves dwindle and prices push higher.
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India’s MOS to Visit Vanuatu to Expand Development Ties and Review IT Centre
India steps up its Pacific outreach as a senior minister heads to Vanuatu for a focused two‑day visit. High‑level talks and a tour of new development and digital‑skills initiatives point to deeper cooperation in health, education and infrastructure, underscoring a broader push to strengthen ties with smaller island nations.
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Vanuatu Unveils 000 Collection of Rare Pacific Books at National Library
Rare, century-old Pacific books take center stage in a new exhibition, offering a glimpse into languages, encounters, and the region’s fragile printed heritage. The 000 Collection shines a light on items seldom seen and the archival work that keeps history accessible for scholars and the curious alike.
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Fiji U19 Women Seal 10-Wicket Win Over Vanuatu, Eyes World Cup Berth in Final Clash With Samoa
Fiji’s U19 women surge toward World Cup qualification after a dominant win over Vanuatu, with captain Mele Waqanisau shining in an all‑round display. A high-stakes final against Samoa will decide the region’s fate.
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Vanuatu cost-of-living protest postponed to April 21 due to parade permit delay
Vanuatu’s peaceful march highlighting rising living costs has been postponed to April 21 while organisers finalize permits and preparations. Led by Vanuatu Young Women for Change, the event aims to connect everyday affordability with broader justice themes—from water and food rights to climate and economic policy.
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Solomon Airlines adds second weekly Brisbane–Espiritu Santo flight, boosting Vanuatu’s northern island tourism
Solomon Airlines expands its Brisbane to Espiritu Santo link with a second weekly direct flight, boosting access to Vanuatu’s northern islands. The move signals growing demand as the tourism sector rebuilds, offering a timely lift for Santo’s communities and travelers seeking smoother island connections.
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Port Vila II: Pacific Islands Forge Unified Stance on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Ahead of Santa Marta Talks
Fuel shortages are sharpening the Pacific’s push for a united, just transition away from fossil fuels. In Port Vila, ministers plan to shape a regional stance and form a new taskforce to carry Pacific priorities into high-stakes global climate diplomacy. For island nations on the frontlines of change, the coming weeks could redefine the pace…
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Codie Taylor’s 150th cap fuels Crusaders to 69-26 win over Drua at Apollo Projects Stadium
Codie Taylor marks his 150th appearance with a hat-trick as the Crusaders celebrate a commanding win in their farewell at Apollo Projects Stadium. A night of milestone glow and ruthless set-piece dominance, capped by searing backline finishes.
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Port Vila II: Pacific Islands Demand Global Fossil Fuel Treaty and Financing for a Just Transition
Fuel shocks and tightening budgets push Pacific island nations to demand a just transition away from oil. As Port Vila hosts a pivotal dialogue, leaders explore a unified regional stance that could shape global talks on energy and security.