Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu PM calls for stronger US-Pacific pact amid China tensions, aid concernsThe coalition government of Jotham Napat has been in power fewer than 50 days but is already pushing for enhanced security, urging Donald Trump to consider increased US presence in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 05 Mar
Language & Culture • VanuatuBislama joins Pacific language weeksBislama, the national language of Vanuatu, officially joins the series of Pacific Language Weeks, responding to the Melanesian community’s calls for greater recognition.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 04 Mar
Pacific Region • VanuatuCyclone Seru: Red alert remains for VanuatuA red alert is in place for Tafea Province due to Tropical Cyclone Seru.RNZ PacificWed, 26 Feb
Pacific Region • Fiji • VanuatuFiji lifts cyclone warning as a new depression forms near VanuatuThe Fiji Meteorological Service says the category two storm is moving away from Fiji but warns strong winds and heavy rain remain across the country. Sariah MagaoaTue, 25 Feb
Pacific Region • VanuatuJotham Napat elected as new Prime Minister of VanuatuThe former deputy Prime Minister has been elected unopposed to lead Vanuatu for the next four years.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Feb
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu election: One woman secures seat in new parliament amid five-party coalition govtFormer deputy PM Jotham Napat is in prime position to become the country's next Prime Minister after his party won the most seats in the snap election. Christine RovoiThu, 30 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuNew coalition govt finalised in VanuatuFive political parties have signed a memorandum of agreement to form the next government.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu, one month on: Children face bleak start to school year amid quake recoveryA week before Christmas, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the capital Port Vila claiming 14 lives, injuring over 200 people, and displacing thousands more.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu holds election after devastating earthquakeWith 14 people killed and thousands displaced, the Pacific Island nation braces for a costly post-quake reconstruction effort.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Jan
News • Kiribati • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • Fiji • Tonga • SāmoaPacific Passports: Mobility gaps persist in 2025 rankingsPacific nations struggle in 2025 global mobility rankings as New Zealand drops to fifth and Singapore tops list.PMN NewsFri, 10 Jan
