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The content explores how AI technology can support the Vanuatu Police Force across multiple aspects of law enforcement. It highlights tools like Claude AI, which can generate structured reports from incident images, improving efficiency and accuracy in documentation. The article also proposes the development of a public-facing chatbot, enabling citizens to report incidents, request assistance,…
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Stringband music in Vanuatu began during World War II with the introduction of foreign instruments. It evolved through the 1960s and 1970s, driven by radio and cassette recordings, becoming a unifying cultural voice. Today, stringbands continue to reflect and shape Vanuatu’s national identity through storytelling and musical tradition.
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In August 2025, Australia and Vanuatu established the AU$500 million Nakamal Agreement to boost Vanuatu’s digital infrastructure through two new data centres. Aimed at enhancing secure communications, data storage, and disaster recovery, this initiative promotes digital sovereignty and economic growth while reducing reliance on foreign technology. Construction is set to begin soon.
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OpenAI launched GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, enhancing speed, reasoning, and personalization. It boasts near-PhD-level reasoning, reduces errors by 45%, and minimizes hallucinations. With true multimodal capabilities across various media, it offers customizable user experiences and varied developer options, positioning GPT-5 as a powerful digital assistant for diverse tasks.
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WordPress.com has launched an AI-powered website builder, allowing users to create a complete site with a simple prompt. Free to try for 30 prompts, it offers premium plans for publishing. The AI generates pages, content ideas, and design, catering to beginners and creators. Users can also integrate AI plugins on self-hosted WordPress sites.
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The International Court of Justice’s recent advisory opinion, spurred by Vanuatu and supported by law students, mandates that states must undertake measurable climate action or face legal accountability. This landmark ruling strengthens climate justice and provides vulnerable nations, like Vanuatu, with the means to challenge large polluters and demand responsibility.
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Starlink’s Direct to Cell service allows standard 4G LTE mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, bypassing traditional towers. Currently available in the U.S. and New Zealand, it promises to enhance connectivity in remote areas like Vanuatu, facilitating emergency communication and supporting various local services, pending regulatory and partnership approvals.
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The White House has unveiled a comprehensive 166-page crypto policy report aimed at reshaping U.S. digital asset regulation. Key focuses include market structure, stablecoins, and tax policies, urging SEC and CFTC collaboration. Notable highlights feature the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and support for a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, while Bitcoin investors hold $1.4 trillion in unrealized…
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