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News on Vanuatu continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

Feb 16, 2008 | Newstalk ZB

Vanuatu PM begins visit

Vanuatu's Prime Minister begins an official visit to New Zealand today. Ham Lini is here to discuss bilateral and regional issues of interest to both nations. via Newstalk ZB

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Fri Feb 15, 2008

Google Sightseeing

John Frum Day

Today on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, it's John Frum Day . via Google Sightseeing

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Lahonton Valley News

Tales of cannibalism, shipwrecks abound in Vanuatu

“Tell the driver to go slow. There's much flooding as Cyclone Funa passed north of here yesterday”

By David C. Henley Publisher Emeritus PORT VILA, Republic of Vanuatu - The wind was blowing hard and the rain was coming down in torrents as the Air Pacific jet carrying me from Fiji landed in this capital city ... via Lahonton Valley News

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Thu Feb 14, 2008

Scaryduck

On celebrating John Frum Day

On celebrating John Frum Day Tomorrow is John Frum Day. Happy John Frum Day! Who? John Frum is a mythical figure venerated by the people of Vanuatu who worship him as part of a cargo cult. via Scaryduck

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Tue Feb 12, 2008

Scoop

Vanuatu PM to visit

“This will be Prime Minister Lini's first official visit to New Zealand”

Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 8:45 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Vanuatu PM to visit Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Ham Lini, Prime Minister of Vanuatu, will make an official visit to ... via Scoop

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Sun Feb 10, 2008

Telegraph.co.uk

Vanuatu: where only the menu has changed

“First, our ancestors would dig a hole in the ground like this”

An unspoilt, tribal way of life still holds sway in the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu. via Telegraph.co.uk

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Sat Feb 09, 2008

The New Zealand Herald

Vanuatu: Laplap up some tropical flavour

Le Meridien's over-water bungalows offer luxury and privacy. Photo / Anya Kussler View Photos Vanuatu is steadily evolving as a foodie nation, offering hungry punters an eclectic mix of traditional Ni-Van and ... via The New Zealand Herald

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Thu Feb 07, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Vanuatu PM asked to reinstate MPs

A senior figure in a Vanuatu political party has requested the removal of a parliamentary suspension order against three MPs. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wed Feb 06, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Island agriculture hit hard by Cyclone Gene

“The houses are blown down, all the crops are rooted out, the coconut trees and some buildings that belong to the primary schools have been damaged.”

Crops in Vanuatu's southern islands have been devastated by last week's cyclone. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mon Feb 04, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cyclone Gene intensifies as it nears Vanuatu

“We do not have much in contingency funds for disasters of this magnitude and this regular occurence”

Tropical cyclone Gene has been upgraded to a category four storm as it bears down on southern Vanuatu, moving slowly south south west. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sat Feb 02, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

VANUATU: Investigation into $US10-billion deal

VANUATU: Investigation into $US10-billion deal - 01/02/2008 Vanuatu police are making preliminary enquiries into a complaint from the office of Prime Minister Ham Lini, over an alleged proposal worth 10 billion ... via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fri Feb 01, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cyclone Gene leaves Vanuatu's southern islands

Tropical cyclone Gene is moving away from Vanuatu after lashing the southernmost islands of Futuna and Anatom throughout Friday. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thu Jan 31, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Aussie held in Vanuatu over alleged investment hustle

An Australian man has been detained in Vanuatu over his alleged involvement in a multi-billion dollar investment swindle. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wed Jan 30, 2008

Australia Network

Cyclone heads towards Vanuatu

Tropical Cyclone Gene is heading towards southern Vanuatu, after battering the main islands of Fiji. via Australia Network

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The Age

Fiji mops up after Cyclone Gene havoc

Authorities in Fiji have begun restoring power and water after Cyclone Gene struck the country on Tuesday, killing as many as seven people. via The Age

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Mon Jan 21, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon is: Vanuatu escapes serious cyclone damage

SOLOMON IS: Vanuatu escapes serious cyclone damage - 21/01/2008 Vanuatu has escaped serious damage from Tropical Cyclone Funa. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thu Jan 03, 2008

Associated Content

Interesting Facts About the Yasur Volcano

“King Roymata", who is reported to be "cannibalistic and warring”

The Yasur Volcano found in Tanna Island is a famous tourist destination. The volcano is active year round, and tourists have no problem getting there. via Associated Content

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Sun Nov 11, 2007

Green Left Weekly

Venezuela strengthens solidarity with the PacificINTERNATIONAL NEWS,...

East Timor has had "special observer" status since 2002. With 33% of the world's total surface and 46% of its ocean area, the 25000 Pacific Islands comprise 17 independent nations - " all of whom have a vote ... via Green Left Weekly

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Tue Nov 06, 2007

The Voice

When Two Tribes Met- part 1- What they thought about the brits

“We didn't enjoy visiting the prison house. We saw the prisoners being locked up, and we're not happy about it.”

They came from the paradise island of Tanna, in Vanuatu to visit the strange and not so exotic land of England. via The Voice

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Tue Oct 30, 2007

BBC

Country profile: Vanuatu

Vanuatu - a string of more than 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides - achieved independence from France and Britain in 1980. via BBC

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