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Why Are We Sending Ni-Vanuatu to India for Treatment While Care Should Be Here at Home?
More ni-Vanuatu are travelling to India for medical treatment because it is often the only place where life-saving cancer and specialist care is both available and affordable. While Australia and New Zealand are much closer, high costs, access barriers, and long waiting processes put treatment out of reach for many families. This article explains why India has become the option of…
January Cruise Ship Arrivals: A Full Month of Activity Across Vanuatu
January 2026 is shaping up to be one of Vanuatu’s busiest cruise months, with over 35 confirmed cruise ship arrivals scheduled between 1 and 30 January. Ships will call regularly at Port Vila, Mystery Island, and Luganville, bringing visitors almost daily and, on some dates, multiple ships in a single day. The packed schedule highlights a strong start to the year for tourism, delivering a “full…
Gazza Returns with Souwia LSB — New Album Released After 13 Years
Paul Stephen Zebedee, widely known by his stage name Gazza, has made a significant return to the music scene, marking 13 years since his last participation in an album. His comeback comes through a new collaborative project with Souwia LSB, a release that has drawn strong attention from long-time followers of Vanuatu string band music. Before joining Souwia LSB, Gazza was part of…
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Tamtam SMART Cable: Vanuatu’s Seafloor Sensor Network and the Future of Digital–Disaster Infrastructure
Vanuatu woke up this week to a big headline: “Gov’t details Tamtam Submarine Cable ownership and security.” Most people will read it and think: “Ok, new internet cable, cheaper data, move on.” But hidden inside that story is something much bigger – a piece of technology that could literally help save lives when the next earthquake or tsunami hits us: the world’s…
Vanuatu woke up this week to a big headline: “Gov’t details Tamtam Submarine Cable ownership and security.” Most people will read it and think: “Ok, new internet cable, cheaper data, move on.” But …
Tamtam SMART Cable: Vanuatu’s Seafloor Sensor Network and the Future of Digital–Disaster Infrastructure
Vanuatu woke up this week to a big headline: “Gov’t details Tamtam Submarine Cable ownership and security.” Most people will read it and think: “Ok, new internet cable, cheaper data, move on.” But hidden inside that story is something much bigger – a piece of technology that could literally help save lives when the next earthquake or tsunami hits us: the world’s…
Vanuatu woke up this week to a big headline: “Gov’t details Tamtam Submarine Cable ownership and security.” Most people will read it and think: “Ok, new internet cable, cheaper data, move on.” But …
Young Vanuatu Entrepreneurs Launch Chemotherapy Pharmacy in Port Vila, Bringing New Hope to Cancer Patients
A new Chemotherapy Pharmacy has opened in Port Vila, Vanuatu, spearheaded by local entrepreneurs and Getmeds Philippines, significantly improving cancer care access. Medical specialist Bea is training staff and implementing protocols. This initiative aims to ease treatment costs and complements plans for a full oncology department by 2026, enhancing healthcare in…
A new Chemotherapy Pharmacy has opened in Port Vila, Vanuatu, spearheaded by local entrepreneurs and Getmeds Philippines, significantly improving cancer care access. Medical specialist Bea is train…
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup Final 2025: Vanuatu vs Papua New Guinea — A 40-Year Melanesian Rivalry Reaches Its Peak This Sunday
The upcoming MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final on Sunday will feature Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, highlighting a 40-year football rivalry. With PNG as defending champions and Vanuatu bolstered by recent momentum, this match represents a pivotal moment for both teams, impacting their international rankings and Melanesian football legacy.
The upcoming MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final on Sunday will feature Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, highlighting a 40-year football rivalry. With PNG as defending champions and Vanuatu bolstered by re…
Why Google Gemini 3 Pro Is a Smart Investment for Businesses in Vanuatu
Google Gemini 3 Pro brings powerful multimodal AI to Vanuatu at affordable VUV pricing, giving local businesses a practical tool to boost productivity, automate tasks, and scale faster across digital projects, content creation, research, and app development.
The Quiet Erosion of Sovereignty in the Pacific: The Case of Vanuatu
Vanuatu faces a critical challenge to its sovereignty as it becomes increasingly integrated into the strategic frameworks of larger powers like the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. This erosion of independence, compounded by climate change pressures, reveals the need for Pacific nations to collectively protect their sovereignty amidst geopolitical and environmental challenges.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Payments Training Happening Today
Vanuatu's blockchain capacity-building program resumes on November 17, 2025, at the Ramada Resort, focusing on Cryptocurrency Payments. Following a successful July training on digital assets, today's session aims to enhance participants' knowledge. Yumistanap Vanuatu promotes digital innovation and education to advance the nation’s tech capabilities and confidence in blockchain.
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