PORT VILA, 28 OCTOBER 2019 (VANUATU DAILY POST) —The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) has announced that Vanuatu will expect at least two-three named tropical cyclones this cyclone season from November 2019 to April 2020. On average, at least 2-3 cyclones hit Vanuatu every year. The cyclone risks for Vanuatu this season in contrast […]
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Marshall Islands and Taiwan sign trade deal
TAIPEI, 28 OCTOBER 2019 (MARSHALL ISLANDS GOVT/PACNEWS) — The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) President Dr Hilda Heine led a delegation for a four-day working visit in the Republic of China (Taiwan). President Heine, and the RMI delegation met with ROC (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-Wen where they discussed areas of mutual interest. President Heine reaffirmed […]
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Remains identified of World War II Marine who died at Tarawa Atoll
PHILADELPHIA, 24 OCTOBER 2019 (AP) — The U.S government says the remains of a Marine who died in a Pacific island battle during World War II have been identified as a 23-year-old Philadelphia man. The Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency says the remains of Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Joseph F. Boschetti were accounted for on 08 […]
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Vanuatu reviews ‘passports for sale’ scheme over EU worries
PORT VILA, 24 OCTOBER 2019 (FINANCIAL TIMES) — Vanuatu is reviewing its “passports for sale” scheme over concerns that inadequate scrutiny of the mainly Chinese applicants risks undermining the visa-free access it enjoys with the EU. Since it was launched in 2016, the citizenship programme has generated more than US$200million in government revenue for Vanuatu, […]
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Intense geopolitical engagements in the Pacific means more economic and investment opportunities for the region, says Dame Meg
SUVA, 21 OCTOBER 2019 (PACNEWS) — Intensifying geopolitical engagement currently playing out in the Pacific region means more opportunities for investment and partnerships with an increasing number of partners. And, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have made it clear that they place great value on open and genuine relationships, and inclusive and enduring partnerships within the […]
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Jitters as China spruiks Samoa BRI deals
APIA, 21 OCTOBER 2019 (SAMOA OBSERVER) — China is ramping up its efforts to win over island nations in Australia’s traditional sphere of influence, signing seven new agreements with Samoa at the weekend ahead of a meeting with Pacific leaders to spruik new Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. China Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua is leading […]