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January 23, 2025
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has told an international conference in Bangkok that some of the most severely debt-stressed countries are the island states of the Pacific. Dr Prasad, who is also a former economic professor, said the harshest impacts of global economic re-engineering are being felt ... <a title="‘Decolonise’ aid urgent call from Fiji’s Prasad to face Pacific climate crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/23/decolonise-aid-urgent-call-from-fijis-prasad-to-face-pacific-climate-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Decolonise’ aid urgent call from Fiji’s Prasad to face Pacific climate crisis">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2025
By Leah Lowonbu in Port Vila Vanuatu’s only incumbent female parliamentarian has lost her seat in a snap election leaving only one woman candidate in contention after an unofficial vote count. The unofficial counting at polling locations indicated the majority of the 52 incumbent MPs have been reelected but also with some high profile departures. ... <a title="Vanuatu risks return to all-male parliament in snap election in spite of strong ‘ vot woman’ campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/21/vanuatu-risks-return-to-all-male-parliament-in-snap-election-in-spite-of-strong-vot-woman-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu risks return to all-male parliament in snap election in spite of strong ‘ vot woman’ campaign">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2025
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila Today marks one month since a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, claiming 14 lives, injuring more than 200 people, and displacing thousands more. Downtown Port Vila remains a no-go zone. Star Wharf, the international port, is still out of action and parts of the ... <a title="Vanuatu one month on: aftershocks, a no-go zone and anxiety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/18/vanuatu-one-month-on-aftershocks-a-no-go-zone-and-anxiety/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu one month on: aftershocks, a no-go zone and anxiety">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2025
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila More than 180,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes today with polls now open in Vanuatu. It is remarkable the snap election is even able to happen with Friday marking one month since the 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the capital Port Vila. According to ... <a title="Vanuatu polling underway in snap election one month after quake" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/17/vanuatu-polling-underway-in-snap-election-one-month-after-quake/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu polling underway in snap election one month after quake">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2025
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila The electoral commission in Vanuatu is trying its best to clear up some confusion with the voting process for tomorrow’s snap election. Principal Electoral Officer Guilain Malessas said this is due to the tight turnaround to deliver this election after Parliament was dissolved last year. The ... <a title="Vanuatu election: Preparation almost complete for snap ballot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/15/vanuatu-election-preparation-almost-complete-for-snap-ballot/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu election: Preparation almost complete for snap ballot">Read more</a>
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January 11, 2025
COMMENTARY: By Anna Naupa Out of the rubble of last year’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on December 17 and the snap election due next week on January 16, a new leadership is required to reset the country’s developmental trajectory. Persistent political turmoil has hampered the Pacific nation’s ability to deal ... <a title="Vanuatu election 2025: Earthquake aftershocks expose high cost of democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/11/vanuatu-election-2025-earthquake-aftershocks-expose-high-cost-of-democracy/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu election 2025: Earthquake aftershocks expose high cost of democracy">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2025
COMMENTARY: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report With the door now shut on 2024, many will heave a sigh of relief and hope for better things this year. Decolonisation issues involving the future of Kanaky New Caledonia and West Papua – and also in the Middle East with controversial United Nations votes by ... <a title="Five Pacific region geopolitical ‘betrayals’ in 2024" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/06/five-pacific-region-geopolitical-betrayals-in-2024/" aria-label="Read more about Five Pacific region geopolitical ‘betrayals’ in 2024">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2025
Navigating the shared challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonisation plus a 50th birthday party, reports a BenarNews contributor’s analysis. COMMENTARY: By Tess Newton Cain Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake and dramatic political developments in Tonga and New Caledonia at the end of 2024 set the tone for the coming year in ... <a title="Pacific 2025: Vanuatu quake, Tongan and Kanaky shakeups, Trump questions set tone for coming year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/04/pacific-2025-vanuatu-quake-tongan-and-kanaky-shakeups-trump-questions-set-tone-for-coming-year/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific 2025: Vanuatu quake, Tongan and Kanaky shakeups, Trump questions set tone for coming year">Read more</a>
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December 26, 2024
RNZ Pacific A large 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila , shortly after 3pm NZT today. The US Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). Locals have been sharing footage of serious damage to infrastructure in Port Vila. According to ... <a title="Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu – serious damage in Vila" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/26/powerful-7-3-magnitude-quake-strikes-vanuatu-serious-damage-in-vila/" aria-label="Read more about Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu – serious damage in Vila">Read more</a>
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December 22, 2024
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor New Zealand’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) says impending bad weather for Port Vila is now the most significant post-quake hazard. A tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to move into Vanuatu waters, bringing heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued warnings to people living near landslide-prone areas around ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: Warnings as bad weather threat looms for Port Vila" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/22/vanuatu-quake-warnings-as-bad-weather-threat-looms-for-port-vila/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: Warnings as bad weather threat looms for Port Vila">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2024
By 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and 1News reporters A number of Kiwis have been successfully evacuated from Vanuatu after a devastating earthquake shook the Pacific island nation earlier this week. The death toll was still unclear, though at least 14 people were killed according to an earlier statement from the Vanuatu government. The 7.3 ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: ‘Our shop was flattened like a deck of cards’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/20/vanuatu-quake-our-shop-was-flattened-like-a-deck-of-cards/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: ‘Our shop was flattened like a deck of cards’">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2024
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific news editor There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from this week’s massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to scour the rubble for survivors. On Tuesday, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office reported 14 deaths. It said four people had been confirmed dead by the hospital, ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/19/vanuatu-quake-rescue-teams-continue-port-vila-hunt-for-survivors/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors">Read more</a>
