$US1.2million for Vanuatu earthquake

TIMELY subscription by Vanuatu to the Pacific region’s disaster risk insurer, the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC), has seen the quick disbursement of $US1.2million ($F2.79m) parametric sovereign insurance payout for the earthquake that …

Earthquake aftershocks expose high cost of Vanuatu’s democracy

ut of the rubble of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Dec. 17 and the snap election due on Jan. 16, a new leadership is required to reset the country’s developmental trajectory. Persistent political turmoil has hampered …

Vanuatu earthquakes and ongoing Noumea unrest pose question marks over pacific cruise season 

Questions remain over port visits in the upcoming Pacific cruise season. Disney Cruise Line has cancelled a call in Noumea due to the unrest. Port Vila continues to recover from the earthquake damage. While many cruise lines have already returned or plan …

PACMAT Vanuatu Update | 13 January 2025

Supplied: PMA Group The Pasifika Medical Association’s Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) have been in Vanuatu for 18 days in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Port Vila on 17 December 2024. The team has provided comprehensive medical and …

Australian government to provide $10 million in aid to Vanuatu

The Australian government will provide $10 million in aid to support Vanuatu’s earthquake recovery efforts. The package will focus on restoring essential services and infrastructure for future disasters, prioritising the education, health and transport …

Australia sends $11m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Vanuatu will receive an additional $10 million ($11 million NZD) injection from Australia as the Pacific island nation continues to recover from a mammoth earthquake. The magnitude 7.3 quake on December 17 left 14 people dead, more than 200 injured and …

Australia’s $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Another $10 million in aid for Vanuatu has been announced following a devastating earthquake. Photo: Department of Defence By Holly Hales in Melbourne Vanuatu will receive an additional $10 million injection from Australia as the Pacific island nation …

Australia commits additional support for Vanuatu earthquake recovery

CANBERRA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has committed additional humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following December's deadly earthquake. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Minister for International Development and the Pacific …

Pacific youth lead campaign to support Vanuatu’s bid to get ICJ clarification

By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Sharm El Sheikh  Pacific youth movements led by the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change have thrown their support behind the government of Vanuatu as it takes up the fight to get an Advisory Opinion from …

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake