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Meet the remarkable island tribe that only worships Prince Philip
MITCHELL TOY HERALD SUN JANUARY 28, 2015 PRIME Minister Tony Abbott’s decision to hand Prince Philip a knighthood on Australia Day has baffled millions, insulted many and put his leadership within a party room shrug of oblivion. But there is one tiny corner of the...
28 Jan 2015 Show Topic: New Zealand calling
Richard and Brian speak with Greg Purcell, a Principal with Ray White real estate about the opportunities to relocate to the North Island of New Zealand.
WTO/EIF approve Vt.1.4b for tourism project
Vanuatu has become the only country out of the five Least Developed Countries in the Pacific including Samoa, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati to have successfully completed its Tier 1 and 2 Projects of the Enhanced Integrated Framework Programme valued at...
Australian High Commissioner Jeremy Bruer on Vanuatu
The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) programme of the World Trade Organization have approved 315 million vatu in aid for the reconstruction of the Port Vila waterfront seawall. The EIF recognition will help improve Vanuatu's ability to achieve Sustainable...
Vanuatu listed in World’s Ten Best Ethical Destinations – 2015
The Winners Ethical Traveler congratulates the countries on our 2015 list of The World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations. The winners, in alphabetical order (not in order of merit), are: Vanuatu Cabo Verde * Chile * Dominica * Lithuania * Mauritius * Palau * Samoa Tonga...
Masdar Begins Work On Solar Power Projects In The Pacific
The renewable energy firm will finish a project each Kiribati, Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu by the end of 2015. By Mary Sophia, GulfBusiness.com Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar has announced that it has began construction on four new UAE-funded solar power...
Vanuatu Budget Good for Investors
Recently the 2014 Budget Speech was delivered in the Vanuatu Parliament. Below see some exerpts I have selected for your interest These points auger well for those wanting to invest or retire to a tax-friendly, low-inflation yet progressive and responsible country....
Vanuatu visa waived to Schengen States
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs will be handing out visa waiver agreement for Pacific island countries in order to allow their nationals free access to the Schengen area. It is said to assist people-to-people contracts and business opportunities, the...
Vanuatu’s new Port Vila’s Seafront
Who has not walked along the seafront and lamented the huge lost potential of this could-be-lovely promenade and amazing asset? The much-talked-about ‘seafront beautification project’ is on its way to becoming a reality that will forever transform Vanuatu’s capital....
Vanuatu Beachvolley golden girls shocks tournament
Beach Volleyball Media Release 27 October 2014: Vanuatu defeats Australia to win gold at the Hong Kong Open Vanuatu’s golden beach volleyball girls continue to excel on the world stage. On Sunday 26 October, the new pairing of Miller Pata and Linline Mansale defeated...
Vanuatu land is an Aussie expat from distant past
Tiny piece of ancient Australia found beneath Vanuatu The discovery of a fragment of crust, carried up in magma in Vanuatu, raises new questions about how continents are formed Australian Associated Press theguardian.com, Monday 27 October 2014 19.16 AEST Geologists...
Vanuatu PLAN Navy hospital ship arrives
PLA Navy hospital ship arrives in Vanuatu 2014-09-03 10:21China Military OnlineWeb Editor: Li Yan The “Peace Ark” hospital ship of the PLAN arrives at Port Vila of Vanuatu on August 31, 2014. The “Peace Ark” hospital ship of the PLAN, which is performing mission of...
Vanuatu land diving
Vanuatu land diving Land diving is a precursor to bungee jumping, in which men leap headfirst off a 20-30-metre platform with vines tied to their ankles. The aim is to touch the ground with their heads. This is both a test of bravery, as the men prove their strength...
Vanuatu ’s players at the Commonwealth games
Vanuatu’s Roanna and Rosanna enjoy playing table tennis around the world BY AFTAR SINGH Twins sisters Roanna Abel (left) and Rosanna represent Vanuatu in the Commonwealth Games table tennis. GLASGOW: Sixteen-year-old twin sisters Roanna and Rosanna Abel come from the...
Vanuatu Study: did men eat better than women 3,000 years ago?
Study shows, three thousand years ago, Pacific men appear to have had a richer diet than women.Did Pacific men eat better than women 3,000 years ago? (Credit: ABC) That’s one of the findings of a study of ancient skeletons from the Lapita pottery era inVanuatu. Dr...
Vanuatu has world’s only underwater post office
Vanuatu 's post service is located off the coast of Hideaway Island in three meters of crystal clear water The post office is situated off the coast of Hideaway Island, Vanuatu in crystal clear water. (Caters) Stunning pictures capture the incredible sight of the...
Vanuatu: International Corporation brings tourists from China
Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) sign MOU to bring in tourists from China By: Len Garae The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed a memorandum of...
Vanuatu Phone company to introduce E-education
E-education in VanuatuVanuatu’s telecommunication company, Telecom Vanuatu Limited, which is owned by interests in Mauritius, says it will help introduce E-education to classrooms if it receives a request from the government. Its chairman, Sarat Lallah, was speaking...
Vanuatu Gov’t release details of airport development
Vanuatu News Following much speculation about the new airport development by the Vanuatu Trade Development Limited, the government through the airport development’s Task-force Committee has released this lengthy statement on the airport infrastructure development,...
Vanuatu people are keen to welcome tourists
Vanuatu: A detour in paradise By Marty Silk Thursday Mar 20, 2014 The people of Vanuatu are more keen than ever to welcome tourists. Marty Silk finds a cheerful country. Two boys from Mele village embark on the day’s newest adventure. Photo / Creative Commons image by...
Vanuatu Prime Minister Visits Geneva
Vanuatu Leader invited to the PIFS-Geneva office. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Moana Carcasses Kalosil was the first Head of Government from the Pacific to be received as guest at the PIFS-Geneva office this year. He was accompanied by his Deputy and Minister...
