Today marks one month since a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, claiming 14 lives, injuring more than 200 people, and displacing thousands more. Downtown Port Vila ...

Vanuatuheld a snap general election on Thursday after Prime Minister Charlot Salwai's decision to go to the polls two years early rather than risk a no-confidence vote in his divided coalition ...

Every time I visit the South Pacific, I prepare myself for whiplash. One minute I’m sweating it out hiking to waterfalls ...

Sydney (AFP) – Voters in Pacific nation Vanuatu cast ballots Thursday in a snap general election, a contest widely dismissed as a "distraction" while citizens rebuild from last month's deadly ...

ut of the rubble of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Dec. 17 and the snap election due on Jan. 16, a new leadership is required to reset the country’s ...

The Suunto Ocean was the Finnish brand’s first new dive computer for some time – but does it measure up to previous flagship models? Award-winning underwater camerawoman Jenny Stock put it to the test ...

In stark contrast, Vanuatu has emerged as the country with the shortest workweek, with employees working an average of just 24.7 hours per week. Only 4% of Vanuatu’s workforce clocks more than ...

The British High Commission in Port Vila has given GDP£400,000 (US$496,880) to UNICEF Pacific, to support children affected by the Vanuatu earthquake. The Commission said this money will provide ...

The Pacific year ahead . . . incoming US President Trump (clockwise from top left), elections, earthquake recovery, and PNG's 50th anniversary of independence celebrations. Image: BenarNews montage - ...

India on Thursday (January 2, 2025) announced an assistance of $500,000 to the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu to help it deal with destruction caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake last month.

The massive earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on December 17, triggering landslides, crushing cars and destroying buildings. India on Thursday said it will provide $500,000 as ...

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on 17 December 2024, causing significant damage and loss of life. India expressed condolences and extended a relief assistance of USD 500,000 to support ...