Vanuatu News

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

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

“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

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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

“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

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