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SAFETY FIRST NOT UNFAIR FEES Instead of charging a flat VT23,000 fee that burdens subsistence fishers and island communities, the government should focus on real solutions that improve safety without punishing the poor—such as subsidizing life jackets and radios, offering free safety training, and distinguishing between commercial and private boat use. In places like Port…
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VANUATU AND AUSTRALIA TO FINALIZE SECURITY PARTNERSHIP DEAL IN SEPTEMBER 2025 | Australia and Vanuatu are renewing their security partnership, aiming to finalize a key security pact in September. This agreement focuses on enhancing regional security, defense cooperation, and disaster response, strengthening stability in the Pacific amid growing concerns. The deal signals a renewed commitment…
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VANUATU AND AUSTRALIA MOVE TO FINALIZE NAKAMAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Vanuatu and Australia are set to strengthen their bilateral cooperation through the Nakamal Partnership Agreement, focusing on regional security, disaster resilience, and sustainable development. The agreement, building on earlier efforts, is expected to be signed soon and marks a key step toward enhanced collaboration and stability…
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AUSTRALIA-VANUATU SECURITY PARTNERSHIP MOVES FORWARD Vanuatu and Australia are expanding their bilateral partnership through disaster recovery aid, climate programs, trade cooperation, and the anticipated Nakamal Partnership Agreement — set to mark a new chapter in Pacific diplomacy this September. #VanuatuAustralia #PacificPartnership #NakamalAgreement #DisasterRecovery #ClimateAction #PalmScheme #RegionalSecurity
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SOLOMON ISLANDS LAUNCHES FIRST CMO — VANUATU SET TO FOLLOW | The Solomon Islands have taken a historic step by launching their first Collective Management Organization (CMO), SIPRO, to protect artists’ rights. Vanuatu is next in line, working closely with regional partners to establish its own CMO and support local creators in earning fair royalties.…
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INDIAN INVESTORS AMONG THOSE WHO LOST MILLIONS AS DUBAI FIRM DISAPPEARS OVERNIGHT | A Dubai-based investment firm has reportedly vanished overnight, leaving behind thousands of investors—including many from India—who claim to have lost millions. The firm, which promised lucrative returns through gold trading, abruptly shut down operations and wiped its digital footprint, sparking outrage and…
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AUSTRALIA FOREIGN MINISTER’S ARRIVAL IN VANUATU MARKED BY POLICE ESCORT | Last night, Vanuatu welcomed the Australian Foreign Minister with a well-coordinated police escort through town, featuring the newly donated motorbikes that have quickly become vital for such VIP movements. After this week’s announcement, her arrival was a clear sign of continued strong ties between…
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GERMAN STREAMER KNOSSI FALLS ILL DURING VANUATU ADVENTURE WITH TV HOST KAI PFLAUME | German internet star Knossi became seriously ill while on a trip through Vanuatu with TV presenter Kai Pflaume. Appearing weak and drenched in sweat, Knossi revealed he might have caught a mysterious illness just before his 40-hour return flight to Germany.…
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VANUATU JOINS GLOBAL ARBITRATION BODY IN PUSH FOR PEACEFUL DISPUTE RESOLUTION Vanuatu and Timor-Leste have officially joined the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), becoming the 123rd and 124th contracting parties in 2024. This marks a significant step in their commitment to peaceful dispute resolution and international cooperation. #Vanuatu #TimorLeste #PCA #PermanentCourtofArbitration #InternationalLaw #GlobalCooperation #PeacefulResolution #Diplomacy…
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HOW DID COCAINE GET ON A CRUISE SHIP IN VANUATU? A British tourist returning from a Vanuatu cruise was arrested in Sydney after authorities discovered cocaine hidden inside a lava lamp. The case has sparked serious concerns about Vanuatu’s port security and whether the island nation is being used as a transit point for international…
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