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History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

AAP

Defence failed to properly investigate bribery allegations against Australian navy contractor officials, audit finds

Poor management of contracts worth more than $3.5bn has led to critical failures, including during a Vanuatu cyclone humanitarian operation, the ANAO says

The Guardian - AU

VIMB Expands Rural Infrastructure and Jobs Through Strategic Citizenship Investments

VIMB Services Limited, led by Managing Director Daniel Agius, is emerging as the architect of what some in the region call a "citizenship model that gives back."

International Business Times

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‘Survival’ at stake as Vanuatu uses ocean summit to press ICJ climate case

Vanuatu is using this week's UN Ocean Conference in Nice to demand climate justice ahead of a landmark legal opinion from the world's top court – with climate minister Ralph Regenvanu telling RFI that faster action to hold big polluters accountable is "a matter of survival" for his people.

Radio France Internationale

Vanuatu says it has no plans to revoke Andrew Tate’s golden passport after review

If convicted, Tate’s citizenship could still be revoked in the future

The Independent UK

Vanuatu not planning to revoke Andrew Tate’s citizenship, government spokesperson says

Exclusive: Government review into how the influencer obtained citizenship found no fault with his documents and Tate will remain a citizen

The Guardian - AU

Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid

Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host climate summit

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Andrew Tate allegedly secured Vanuatu ‘golden passport’ in month of Romania arrest

Influencer accused of rape and human trafficking alleged to have gained citizenship via £96,000 investment scheme

The Guardian - UK

Vanuatu, Australia to sign new development pact

Already Vanuatu's largest foreign aid donor, Australia, is set to sign a new development assistance pact with the Melanesian nation within months.

AAP

Australia helping Vanuatu with museum collection upkeep

The Australian Museum is hoping to attract funding to continue an outreach program supporting the safe storage of priceless collections held in Pacific museums.

AAP

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

AAP

Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

AAP

Doing Business and Getting Citizenship in Vanuatu: Strategy That Works

Vanuatu is more than a tropical paradise—it’s a rising destination for offshore business, tax planning, and fast-track second citizenship.

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Pacific Nations Perplexed, Worried By Trump Tariffs

Pacific island nations hit hardest by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are querying the "unfair" impost, and they are fearful of the impact.

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The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

The Guardian - AU

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue

Dynamite News

Vanuatu PM Napat cancels Lalit Modi’s passport; But why...?

Lalit Modi has been described as an economic offender by Indian investigating agencies. A must read on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Sushmita Sen's ex-beau Lalit Modi to surrender Indian passport after acquiring Vanuatu citizenship?

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi is in the news again, this time, it is not for his short-lived romance with actress and beauty queen, Sushmita Sen.

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Vanuatu's PM launches ambitious 100-day recovery plan

Earthquake recovery and economic stimulus are among the new Vanuatu government's early moves as the five-party coalition aims to boost the economy.

The Conversation

Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu

Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world’s most frequently reported seafood-borne illness.

AAP

Who is Jotham Napat, Vanuatu's new PM?

As prime minister, Jotham Napat is likely to set a steady course for Vanuatu's foreign relations while focusing on domestic pressures facing his nation.

International Business Times

Pacific Nation Vanuatu Elects Prime Minister

Vanuatu's parliament resoundingly elected a former foreign minister as premier Tuesday, less than two months after a deadly earthquake rocked the Pacific nation.

AAP

Jotham Napat to lead new Vanuatu government

Vanuatu's parliament has elected Jotham Napat as the Pacific nation's new prime minister after his Leaders Party won the January 16 snap election.

AAP

Five-way coalition likely in Vanuatu, just one woman MP

The final results from Vanuatu's January 16 election have confirmed a shocking gender disparity, with just one woman elected in the 52-seat parliament.

The Guardian - AU

‘Never seems to end’: exhausted quake-hit Vanuatu rebuilds again

True cost and psychological toll of the December quake emerges as the Pacific country grapples with its third major disaster in two years

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