Vanuatu
Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.
Lack of equipment hampers Vanuatu's Covid battle
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.
Covid limits on travel to Vanuatu lifted
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu government has eased international and domestic restrictions brought in to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Reports of first Covid death in Vanuatu
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
There are unconfirmed reports from Vanuatu that the country has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Vanuatu confirms community transmission of Covid-19
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu health authorities have confirmed their first case of community transmission of Covid-19.
Tropical Cyclone Dovi causes major flooding in Vanuatu
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Dovi has intensified to a category two cyclone as makes its way to New Caledonia.
Shortage of high schools not an easy fix, Vanuatu's Education Ministry
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Education Ministry says there is no quick fix to address a shortage of high schools in the country.
Vanuatu tourism will welcome NZ investment fund - business owner
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
A resort owner in Vanuatu has welcomed news of more funds to support Covid-19 recovery in the Pacific.
Hopes for reviving tourism in Vanuatu dented by slow vaccinations
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Struggling tourism operators in Vanuatu could be forced out of business after the government's announcement borders may stay closed for another year, the Espiritu Santo Tourism Association says.
Vanuatu's Shefa province recognises West Papua government
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Shefa province is recognising Benny Wenda as the interim president of a provisional West Papuan government.
Vanuatu backs Kanak call to delay vote on independence in New Caledonia
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's leader is formally supporting the demand of Kanaks in New Caledonia for a delay in the referendum on independence.
French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.
Commercial production of kava in Australia will badly affect Vanuatu
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
This comes amid revelations that there are plans in Queensland to grow kava, which up to now has been banned, as a crop and as an import, in Australia.
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