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News: Vanuatu

We have started to collect the most important news related to Vanuatu in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Cyclone Harold : Superstorm hits Vanuatu after killing 27 in Solomons

Monday, April 6th 2020, 7:44

Vanuatu is already in a state of emergency because of the virus - and is awaiting election results.
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Can a sacred drink boost an island's fortunes?

Wednesday, September 11th 2019, 23:12

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is hoping kava will boost exports and bring in much needed cash.
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Vanuatu uses drones to deliver vaccines to remote island

Wednesday, December 19th 2018, 6:45

Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service.
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Grass skirt in Vanuatu for 'high chief' Prince Charles

Saturday, April 7th 2018, 11:55

Prince Charles is declared honorary high chief in Vanuatu, taking the name of Mal Menaringmanu.
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Prince Charles gets new Chief title on Vanuatu

Saturday, April 7th 2018, 10:16
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The Prince of Wales dons a grass skirt as he gets a new title in the South Pacific.
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The volcanologist who climbs active volcanoes

Tuesday, August 15th 2017, 8:40

Nasa volcanologist Rosaly Lopes recommends visiting the volcanoes of Vanuatu for a spectacular experience.
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Drone vaccine delivery trial for island nation Vanuatu

Wednesday, June 14th 2017, 11:27

Vanuatu's many remote islands make medical logistics different - and drones may be the answer.
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Potatoes, not pot for Vanuatu islanders

Wednesday, May 3rd 2017, 9:51

Police give away free gardening tools to steer youth away from growing marijuana on the island's fertile soil.
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Tribal tragedy

Wednesday, January 25th 2017, 10:04

The Academy Award-nominated film Tanna was inspired by a tribal song about two lovers in Vanuatu.
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Website maps Vanuatu climate change flooding risk

Friday, December 23rd 2016, 10:20

A new web tool allows Pacific Islanders on Vanuatu to see how rising sea levels could affect their homes and businesses.
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