Category: Social Media
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As social media becomes a central part of life in Vanuatu, group admins must take active responsibility for keeping digital spaces safe and lawful. Under the Vanuatu Harmful Digital Communications Act, admins can be held legally accountable for harmful content posted by members. This blog outlines why responsible moderation matters — and how Facebook groups…
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WHO WILL LEAD VANUATU MEDIA? INSIDE THE 2025 MAV ELECTION & LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS | As the 2025 Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) election approaches, discover the origins of MAV, the rise of social media’s influence, and the key candidates poised to lead the future of Vanuatu’s media landscape. Outgoing president Lily Rose Welwel shares powerful…
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Big news from Vanuatu this week — Parliament has just passed an important new law aimed at making the internet a safer place for all of us. It’s called the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2024, and it’s all about tackling harmful and abusive content online. So, What’s This New Law All About? With more and…
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In Vanuatu, many of us rely heavily on Facebook to share our thoughts, tell our stories, document events, and express our opinions. While it’s quick and convenient, we must now stop and ask ourselves: What happens when Facebook disables your account, removes your posts, or even gets banned altogether? The answer is simple — everything…
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I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in Vanuatu’s media landscape in various ways over the years. I’ve worked with local journalists, contributed to publications, and served as an ICT engineer and web developer with the regional think tank, the Pacific Institute of Public Policy, which focuses on public engagement and policy dialogue. I also…
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Right now, I’m honestly fed up. Facebook is checking my account, and I’m forced to appeal. Years of short educational posts—disappeared. All the photos, videos, and memories that went with them—gone in an instant. Yes, maybe there’s a way to download your data. But seriously—who wants to go through all that trouble just to get…
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