Podcasts about Port Vila

New Zealand has given Vanuatu a further 10 million dollars to support Port Vila's recovery from the deadly 7.3 quake in December. Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement while in the capital on his last stop of his week long Pacific trip. RNZ Grace Fiavaai has more.

Some of the most informative and entertaining calls from this week's AAO, including one from Port Vila.

It has been one month since the 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake struck Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. RNZ Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins is in Vanuatu and filed this report.

U.S. authorities are investigating two deadly incidents on New Year's Day which killed 16 people (01:05). Emergency relief supplies from China have arrived in Vanuatu to support the quake-hit country's disaster relief efforts (08:40). Palestinians in Gaza have ushered in 2025 amidst renewed casualties from Israeli attacks across the territory (16:18).

Search and rescue including a specialist New Zealand team continue to scour rubble in Port Vila, with locals saying there were more than a dozen people were in the Billabong store that pancaked in quake. Communication remains patchy and electricity is being restored neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Back here on Aotearoa, there a number of ni-vanuatu working in seasonal jobs in horticulture or viticulture. 57 work at Cromwell vineyard Grape Vision, its owner James Dicey spoke to Lisa Owen.

Lavinia Mahit in Port Vila, the acting country director for Save The Children in Vanuatu spoke to Lisa Owen about the 3.7 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports rescue efforts in Vanuatu's Port Vila go on, amid fears of more bad weather to come.

The former Minister of Defence said delays to critical humanitarian flights to Vanuatu are embarassing for New Zealand. It comes after a New Zealand Defence Force Hercules plane carrying rescue staff to Port Vila was stranded in New Caledonia last night because of an engine fault. Felix Walton has more.

An New Zealand Airforce plane carrying search and rescue equipment and disaster relief supplies has arrived in Vanuatu following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake earlier this week. MFAT consular staff and six defence force personal were on the flight including medics and staff who will help evacuate New Zealanders who are stuck there. On the ground in Port Vila cash is being rationed with ATM's down and electricty intermittment. There's also evidence of some crisis pricing as people try and buy essentials. Central town remains cordoned off as search teams continue to comb the rubble for people, with the death toll expected to rise. Journalist and documentary director Adrian Stevanon spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Australian government has repatriated 148 citizens following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that devastated Port Vila; Crime has reached record levels in Victoria since reporting began two decades ago; The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst is facing fresh charges; Acclaimed Australian author John Marsden has died age 74. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1 team alongside 4-time World Champion Max Verstappen in 2025, we have our last Political Panel of 2024 and we cross the Tasman to hear what Kerry-Anne Walsh is getting up to for Christmas.

New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings. Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chairperson Glen Craig spoke to Corin Dann.

The search for people trapped in rubble and landslides is continuing today as the New Zealand Defence Force arrives in Port Vila.

Kiwi Stu Mckewen, has lived in Vanuatu for almost 20 years, he was due to move to the Philipines flying out of Port Vila. But like most commercial flights; his has been cancelled. For now he's stuck where he is. When the quake hit around lunch time yesterday he was doing some last minute DIY before his going away party. Mckewen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Downtown Port Vila has been cordoned off as rescue workers dig for survivors in a painstakingly slow and delicate process. At least 14 people are confirmed dead in yesterday's 7.3 magnitude quake and more than 200 injured. But locals have been warned to expect those figures to rise. The quake hit around lunch time when town was busy, but locals say it was lucky there were no cruise ships in port at the time. Dan McGarry, a journalist in Port Vila, spoke to Lisa Owen.

A major earthquake in Vanuatu has killed at least 14 people and injured hundreds more. Rescuers are still searching for survivors in the Pacific island nation's capital Port Vila.

A massive 7.3 earthquake has hit Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake struck 37 kilometres west of the capital Port Vila just before 1:00pm local time. A local journalist has told the ABC it was a violent high frequency shake that lasted 30 seconds and siren are sounding throughout the capital. Locals have described it as the biggest quake in more than 20 years. Red Cross's deputy head of delegation for the Pacific, Finau Leveni spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year economic and fiscal update is universally being described as bad news.

New Zealand is ready to provide assistance to Vanuatu if needed, after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the capital Port Vila on Tuesday, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Morning Report.

Judith Collins has revealed the Defence Force's major spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year, citing escalating world tensions. Speaking after appearing before a Select Committee this afternoon, the Defence Minister says the capability plan has been pushed back because she's taking the time to get things right. Collins says there's more 'militarisation' efforts coming out of places like China - and it's unlike anything she's seen before. "The recent Chinese Navy Renhai-class cruiser and destroyer visiting Port Vila, Vanuatu, in October this year - that's the first time we've seen ships of that capability in that position when they weren't just coming back from somewhere else and stopping off." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio Van, N4VGE, is the point of contact and organizer for a DXpedition to Vanuatu October 15th to the 30th, for the CQ WW SSB contest.  The Vanuatu call sign will be YJ0VV for the DXpedition. They will be staying at a luxury villa about 15km from Port Vila on Efate Island. Vanuatu is #83 on Phone (#115 overall) of Clublog's Most wanted DX countries. They will be taking a Flex 6700, Yaesu 891, Icom 7100 and 7300 radios, two amplifiers, a BuddiHex 6-20m antenna, four 40m verticals, DX Commander Expedition vertical (for POTA activations), 10-160 inverted V, and 160m loaded long wire. The QSL Manager is K4NHW, Nathan Wood.  They will be using N1MM+ logging software for the DXpedition and have a goal of 40,000 contacts during the contest using 1500w High Power M2.  Probably not enough for a top three spot but a decent showing.  There are four hams (N4VGE, K4QQG, K1NZ, and K2SAV) and two wives going along. Along with Joe, W8GEX, my guest today is Van, N4VGE.     Topics: Intros How did you get in to Ham Radio? How did you get interested in DX? How did you decide to BE the exotic DX? What other trips have you been on? Tell us about your team. How/Why did you choose Vanuatu? Describe the overall DXpedition (operators, days, equipment) What are your expectations? (What criteria will you use to consider this a success?) How can folks provide financial support? Links: POTA https://parksontheair.com/index.html SOTA https://www.sota.org.uk/ Clublog Country List https://clublog.org/mostwanted.php Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/ DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/ Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/ IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/ IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/ IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/ IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// The Honourable Ralph Regenvanu, Member of the Vanuatu Parliament for Port Vila and Special Climate Envoy, joined us to unpack various pushes by Vanuatu in the international regulatory and climate governance space to fight for Pacific climate justice, including a recent proposal to the International Criminal Court to include ecocide as a crime under the Rome Statute.// Branka Marijan, Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares Canada, spoke with Priya earlier this week about the patchy and shifting regulatory landscape for military usage of artificial intelligence, including a reflection on the second Responsible AI in the Military Domain or REAIM Summit held earlier this month in Seoul, South Korea. On today's program, we heard part one of this conversation - tune in for part two next week! Branka leads Project Ploughshares' research on the military and security implications of emerging technologies. Her work examines concerns regarding the development of autonomous weapons systems and the impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on security provision and trends in warfare. Her research interests include trends in warfare, civilian protection, use of drones, and civil-military relations.// Louisa Casteldine and Dr Teina Rongo of Cook Islands grassroots collective Ocean Ancestors joined us from Rarotonga to discuss local concerns about and resistance to deep sea mining. On September 18 this year, Ocean Ancestors were involved in organising a sail-out rally to demonstrate community support for the fight to protect marine environments, ecosystems and kin from the threat posed by offshore extractive industries, as well as climate change, pollution and overfishing.// Emeritus Professor Alan Shiell from La Trobe University joined us today to speak on the shortfalls of public health spending, why the adequate allocation of funds matters, and what makes funding effective. Professor Shiell is an expert in health economics and is the lead author of new research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.//

On today's show, the fall out of Senator Fatima Payman's decision to cross the floor continues to simmer. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange touches down in Australia. Bruce Lehrmann is ordered by a Federal Judge to pay Network 10's legal costs following the bruising defeat in his defamation lawsuit. Qantas announces it will begin regular flights to Port Vila in Vanuatu. And the latest Nepo baby relationship no one saw coming. Visit thenightly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's Episode! . This episode explores the luxurious world of French Polynesia Cruises and Paul Gauguin. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com I loved meeting with Vicky and learning more about Paul Gauguin. . Paul Gauguin has been in the French Polynesia Islands exclusively for 25 years! After exploring this area for 25 years, they have established relationships with the tour operators and gained the locals' respect! . Paul Gauguin has one mid-sized ship. There is ample room to spread out and to have space of your own. They have one ship that is continually in the Pacific. . With longer stays, you will be immersed in the areas you visit. This will give you more time to explore and learn about the culture, which is why I love to cruise. I want to see new cultures and explore new lands. . How big are the suites on Paul Gauguin? The Owner's suite is 534 to 588 Square feet. The Grand Suite is 529 Square feet. The Balcony Stateroom - Both Category C & D are 239 Square feet. . Does Paul Gauguin have a kids program? Yes, they do. It is called the Moana Explorer Program, and children from ages 6- 15 will explore the area and learn from locals what life is like in French Polynesia. The Moana Explorer programs run only in July & August and December. . There is no better way to learn about an area than to visit and learn from people there. The kids will visit a turtle sanctuary and learn how they are trying to save the turtles. In Bora Bora, Paul Gauguin has a stretch of Island—its own private area just for you. You can walk out into the ocean long before a drop-off. This is perfect for snorkelling and also great for kids. . Some of the itineraries offered are: . 7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands Bora Bora, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea and Papeete. . 7 nights More Tahati & the Society Islands. Bora Bora, Tahaa (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Raiatea, Moorea, Papeete Tahiti. . 10 Nights Society Islands & Tuamotus. Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete Tahiti. . 10 Nights More Tuamotus & Society Islands Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'á (Motu Mahana), Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete Tahiti. . 11 Nights Cook Islands & Society Islands. Bora Bora, Laha a (Motu Mahana), Huahine, MooreaPapeete Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga. . 14 Nights Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus. Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Papeete Tahiti, Fakarava, Moorea. Next, we have a 15-night Fiji, Tonga Cook & Society Islands. FIJI, Lautoka, Savusavu, Suva, Vava'u, Beqa Island, Taha'a (Motu Mahana). Bora Bora, Papeete Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki. . There is a brand new itinerary that I love! 20 Nights Crossing Oceania: Fiji To Bali. This is only offered once. Please reach out to me to book this! Offered only on January 19, 2025. Benoa, Bali, Dili, Alotau, Komodo Island, Guadalcanal, Samarai Island, Espiritu Santo, Port Vila, Lautoka, Viti Levu . 14 Night Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Australia. Only April 1, 2025. 16 Night Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fiji. Only on April 15, 2025. There are some special promos just for Canadians. . Please message me to learn more! . If you want to learn more about Paul Gauguin or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . To see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to visit our YouTube Channel. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . #PaulGauguin #frenchpolynesia #Cruisetothefrenchpolynesia #coffeechat #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Vanuatu là một trong những quốc gia dễ bị tổn thương nhất do biến đổi khí hậu trên thế giới. Giống như nhiều nơi khác, đất nước này không phải là nguồn gây ô nhiễm lớn. Họ đang thúc đẩy Tòa án Công lý Quốc tế đưa ra ý kiến về trách nhiệm của các quốc gia đối với biến đổi khí hậu. Khi Vanuatu tìm kiếm một con đường pháp lý để theo đuổi việc bồi thường cho những tác động của biến đổi khí hậu, SBS News đã đến một ngôi làng gần thủ đô Port Vila để xem cuộc sống của những người sống ở đó đang bị tổn hại như thế nào do hiện tượng nóng lên toàn cầu.

HEADLINES: 31st December 2023 to 6th January 2024 : India: Trillion dollar company head recalls saviour principal. Raj Biswakarma reports   *   Papua New Guinea: Two-week Christmas Summer Camp enthralls youth. Pastoral Team Member Miss Adi Lydia Tenakanai reports from Port Moresby   *   India: Tribals hold Dance Festival at Christmas. Fr Mathew George reports from Kolkata   *   Vanautu: Salesians scout for new destination. Fr Moise Paluku reports from Port Vila. This episode was produced by Fr. C.M. Paul director of Radio Salesian and Salesian TV with technical assistance of RJ BRYAN of Sweet Angels Studio, Kurseong and video montage by BADSHA DAS, Department of Mass Communication Salesian College Siliguri. "For the latest Asia-Pacific Salesian Family news log on to Don Bosco South Asia portal and the news link as https://donboscosouthasia.org/News  and  www.eao.bosco.lin

The Red Cross in Vanuatu believes sending field workers into communities to warn people to get ready for Cyclone Lola has saved lives. The storm was still a category four and five storm when it hit the islands, the fourth cyclone to hit the region in the last three years. The provinces of Torba and Penama are believed to have suffered the worst damage, but communication was lost to the area last night and hasnt been restored. It's estimated up to 25,000 people have been critically affected so far. Lola has since been downgraded to category three but the winds are still gusting up to 205km an hour. Soneel Ram from the Red Cross is in Port Vila and describes the damage they know about. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339817852112

Thousands are hunkered down in Vanuatu this morning amid a massive storm. The now category four Cyclone Lola is currently passing over the eastern Pentecost Island, while residents in other areas prepare for destructive wind gusts of up to 265 kilometres an hour. The country's National Disaster Management Office has activated offices in six provinces and government buildings, markets, and banks have closed in the capital Port Vila. RNZ Pacific journalist Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin Dann.

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that supports global volunteering across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.In this episode of Contain This, we bring you a story of how one Australian volunteer helped to support health outcomes in Vanuatu, working with the Ministry of Health in Port Vila, supported by the Australian Volunteers Program. Chris Coles has recently wrapped up his assignment in Vanuatu, which he commenced in January 2022. Speaking while on assignment in Port Vila, Chris talks about why he was motivated to volunteer, his science background, what his work has involved in supporting Vanuatu's COVID-19 response, the challenges he's faced, and what he's learnt and achieved during his assignment. The Australian Volunteers Program fosters strong relationships between Australians and communities around the world to contribute to equitable development outcomes.   The Australian Volunteers Program is calling for Australians to register their interest or search assignments advertised on the website. There are now a range of different options to choose from including remote, in-country and hybrid assignments.For more information visit: www.australianvolunteers.com We encourage you to join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) at @AusAmbRHS.

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Vicky from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this week's episode. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel Paul Gauguin has been cruising in Tahiti for 25 years! They are the experts in Tahiti and have close relationships with the tour operators in this area! If you are going to Tahiti - do it right and go with the specialists! Vicky started by giving us a great brand overview. We learned about their luxury ship that sails exclusively in this area all year round. They hold the title of the longest deployment of a vessel in one area! They have relationships with the tour operators in the areas they visit. They are the ones that can get you into the heart of the areas you are visiting. . The French Polynesia is closer than you think! To Papeete, Tahiti from Los Angeles (LAX): 8 hours (non-stop) Tokyo: 11 hours (non-stop) Paris: : 21 hours Honolulu: 5 hours (non-stop) Auckland: 5 hours (non-stop) Sydney is 7 hours The secret to their success is how close they get you to the islands. Their ship has a shallow draft, and you can get up much closer to the island than the other ships that visit this area. This ship was built for Tahiti. Why Paul Gauguin Cruises? They offer an Intimate, Small-Ship Experience. Many destinations will be tendered, so being on a small ship is a very fast way to get ashore! No line ups with Paul Gauguin. . We touched on all of the restaurants onboard. Lots of great options with local food whenever possible! . Paul Gauguin has watersports equipment available for you to use free of charge - including Kayaking, paddleboards and Snorkel gear. You will be able to enjoy the crystal clear water this way! You can also get your PADI licence while onboard and swim with a certified diver. . Paul Gauguin has a private beach experience in Bora Bora! This is a highlight of every guest! . We then touched on the itineraries. 7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands. Bora Bora, Taha's (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea, Papeete and Tahiti. . 10 nights Society Islands & Tuamotus Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete, Tahiti. . 11 nights Cook Islands & Society Islands. Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahanal, Moorea, Papeete, Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga. 14 nights Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Hiva Oa, Nukn lliva, Tahuata, Fato lliva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Papeete, Fakarava, Tahiti . 14 nights Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands (Or reverse!) Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki, Lautoka, Savusavu, Vava'u, Lautoka Savusavu, Vava'u, Suva, Bega Islands. . 16 nights Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fii Darwin, Thursday Island, Alotau, Samarai Island, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santol, Port Vila, Crossing Melanesia, Australia to Fiji, Lautoka, Viti Levu . 20 nights Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali Renoa, Bali Komodo Island, Dili, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, VANUAIL, Port Vik, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Lautoka. . If you want to learn more about Paul Gauguin or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, head on over to our YouTube channel HERE . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #PaulGauguin #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

The Indonesian government says it is looking into claims one of its officials attempted to bribe and intimidate an RNZ journalist. Kelvin Anthony, who works for RNZ Pacific, was attending the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders' meeting in Port Vila last month when an official attempted to give him cash at the conclusion of an interview. He says he felt intimidated by the encounter, which came after Indonesian officials had complained they did not like what RNZ had published on West Papua, saying it lacked balance. Anthony spoke to Corin Dann. 

The Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders' Summit is taking place in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila this week. The heads of governments from Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and the FLNKS of New Caledonia are in attendance to discuss issues concerning the Melanesian region. RNZ Pacific journalist Kelvin Anthony spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group foreign ministers meeting begins this week.

Kick winter's chill to the kerb and escape to Vanuatu. Just three hours direct flight from Auckland, Port Vila is a fabulous holiday playground. We dive into Port Vila's culinary scene, its cultural draws and meet some its enterprising craft producers. Further afield, we head to Lelepa Island and Moso Island.

Mike Yardley joined Jack Tame to chat about his visit to Port Vila, Vanuatu. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanuatu has won UN support to get the International Court of Justice to rule on the Climate Crisis. The UN resolution overnight asks the International Court of Justice to consider a legal ruling that would tell big polluters exactly what consequences they could face if they fail to meet their climate obligations. The call was  led by cyclone plagued Vanuatu, which is still under a six month state of emergency after a rare pair of category 4 cyclones pummelled the country in March. Last night, on the cusp of the vote at the UN, locals, and foreign government representatives gathered at a concert in Port Vila. New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta - who landed in the country yesterday with a plane load of cyclone relief supplies - deviated from her schedule to attend the festivities as well.   RNZ Pacific reporter Caleb Fotheringham was there.  

The Vanuatu region has taken an intense battering from nature this March. Vanuatu was lashed by Cyclone Judy and Cyclone Kevin, two separate tropical cyclones in three days. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says Vanuatu is used to weather events of this scale and the capital, Port Vila is already back up and running. Megan Singleton says the island of Tanna will need an extra couple of months to recover, as it was quite badly hit. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with MWT's representative in Vanuatu, Joana Bule about her experience having suffered through two category 4 cyclones in 2 days in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Vanuatu is in clean up mode after facing twin cyclones last week, with Cyclone Judy and then Cyclone Kevin striking within days of each other. Some parts of the country are still uncontactable after the storm, with fears for people in the southern Tanna island which homes roughly 30,000 people. Dan McGarry is a journalist in the capital, Port Vila.  He spoke to Corin Dann.

Vanuatu's been dealt a cruel double-blow, with a second cyclone battering the nation just 24 hours after the first this week. Cyclone Kevin - a category two system - brought further destruction overnight, as gale force winds and heavy rain struck the country. Telecommunications, power and running water are still out in some areas after Severe Tropical Cyclone Judy barrelled through on Wednesday. Dan McGarry is a journalist in the capital Port Vila. He spoke to Kim Hill.  

Homes have been damaged and some regions are flooded after Tropical Cyclone Judy barreled over Vanuatu yesterday. The storm was upgraded to a category four cyclone, with winds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. Dan McGarry is a journalist in Port Vila, and says the ferocity of the storm made it unsafe to go outside. McGarry spoke to Corin Dann.   

Overview of Episode 123In this week's episode Chris Answers, a listener question about NCL's Pride of America, listener Gary shares some images of Queen Elizabeth and Ovation of the Seas arriving in Sydney and we of course discuss the latest global cruise news.Image credit: Borealis Dry Dock, Fred Olsen. Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionAdrienne D asks: I have question about the Pride of the America ship. I know it is the only mainstream cruise line that has an Untied States flag ship. I have read two different stories how it got to be flag in the United States 1. That part of the ship was built in the United States and than the rest of it was took to Germany to be finished. 2. That the governor of Hawaii want tourism so he got the ship flag in the United States. So, which is true or are they both true? When was it built 2000 or 1999?Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis completes multimillion-pound refurbishment at Cammell Laird shipyard near LiverpoolFred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis has completed a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, becoming the first cruise liner to undergo work at the site for over 25 years.Borealis arrived on 28th October, for a 14-day refurbishment, including steel repairs, an overhaul of the shafts and propellers as well a new application of underwater paint, supported by more than 150 members of Cammell Laird's workforce.The ship sailed out of Cammell Laird's Birkenhead site at lunchtime on Saturday, ready to welcome guests back on board for a cruise in search of the Northern Lights, which left the city on Sunday.Peter Deer, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said: “As a family-run cruise line, we know how important it is to support local communities and we hope to continue to build these relationships in and around Liverpool for many years to come.”Borealis joined the Fred. Olsen fleet in 2020, and has called Liverpool its homeport since sailing resumed in 2021, offering more than 50 sailings from the city. A report to the local authority's culture and visitor economy committee earlier this year found Borealis had contributed more than £2.25m to the local economy by using Liverpool as her homeport.Her upcoming sailings from the city include the chance to visit both Northern and Western Europe, including a special two-week Christmas sailing to the Canary Islands – before setting sail on an exciting ‘Around the World in 80 Days' cruise in February – the first time Fred. Olsen has offered the chance to join a World Cruise from Liverpool.David McGinley, Chief Executive of Cammell Laird, said: “Cammell Laird was delighted to welcome Borealis and her crew to our facility, and be given the opportunity to showcase Cammell Laird's ship repair capabilities.“It took over 150 members of the Cammell Laird workforce, including apprentices, to complete the programme of works – which injected well in excess of a million pounds into the local economy.AIDA Cruises: makes a sustainable move ashore For many years, AIDA Cruises has been investing in a future-oriented and sustainable cruise market as part of its Green Cruising strategy. As part of its comprehensive commitment, the company is continuously advancing climate and resource protection with many small and large initiatives.For sustainable shore excursions, AIDA Cruises will use bicycles made of bamboo on all ships in its fleet in the future. To this effect, the cruise company AIDA Cruises and the manufacturer of bamboo bicycles, my Boo GmbH from Kiel, have concluded an agreement. By purchasing a total of 1,155 e-bikes and bicycles for its twelve ships, AIDA Cruises is supporting an innovative product as well as concrete social commitment and sustainable economic action.The first of these extraordinary bikes came on board in 2019.What makes these bikes so special is the unusual material from which the frame is made. Bamboo is a renewable resource that is as strong as steel and as light as aluminium. Its springy properties make for a particularly pleasant cycling experience for AIDA guests. In addition to the classic mountain bike version, there is also a choice of e-bikes, which are equipped with an electric auxiliary motor.Viking takes delivery of newest ocean ship`Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company's newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning (11 Nov) when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. While identical to Viking's other ocean ships, the Viking Neptune is equipped with a small hydrogen fuel system, making it the cruise industry's first ship to test the use of hydrogen power for on board operations. Viking is using the small system as a test to determine how hydrogen fuel could be used at a larger scale in future newbuilds.The Viking Neptune will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean before embarking on the company's 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, a journey from Fort Lauderdale to London that spans 138-days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities.The delivery of the Viking Neptune comes as Viking continues to mark its 25th anniversary this year. Viking Expeditions launched in January with the purpose-built Viking Octantis; her sister ship, the Viking Polaris, debuted in September. Earlier in the year, the company also welcomed eight new Viking Longships® on the rivers of Europe, new purpose-built vessels for the Nile, Mekong and Mississippi Rivers, as well as another new ocean ship, the Viking Mars.The Viking Neptune is the newest ship in Viking's award-winning ocean fleet of identical sister ships. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” Viking's ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests; the ships feature all veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options.Delays for Queen AnnCunard has been forced to delay the delivery of new ship Queen Anne due to supply chain issues.The sold out maiden cruise, a seven-night sailing from Southampton to Lisbon, on January 4, 2024 has been put back until May.Passengers have been automatically transferred to a new seven-night maiden voyage by the 3,000-passenger ship from Southampton on May 3, 2024, visiting La Coruna and Lisbon.A Cunard spokesperson said: “Due in part to unforeseen events that have occurred in recent years, the shipbuilding industry, like other industries, has faced numerous challenges including energy shortages and global supply chain constraints.“As a result, our new ship Queen Anne will be arriving slightly later than expected.”The ship's new maiden season will include cruises from Southampton to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Canary Islands and Norwegian fjords.The cruises go on sale on December 6 for Cunard World Club loyalty scheme members and on general sale the following day.Cunard sister brand P&O Cruises has also pushed back the maiden voyage of new ship Arvia from December 9 to 23 due to external issues.P&O Cruises Australia Reopens Cruising Adventures to Vanuatu's Mystery Island And LuganvilleTwo more iconic cruise destinations in Vanuatu — Mystery Island and Luganville — are reopening with P&O Cruises Australia's Sydney-based Pacific Adventure on its current 10-night cruise to the South Pacific.Amid a festival atmosphere, Pacific Adventure and its 2000 guests were today welcomed back to Mystery Island by the community of nearby Aneityum for whom cruising is the key economic driver.A similar welcome is anticipated on Sunday when Pacific Adventure visits Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo with a call to the Vanuatu capital Port Vila in between. Pacific Adventure visited Noumea in New Caledonia on the way to Vanuatu's three signature destinations.Pacific Adventure's visit to Mystery Island is being celebrated with a number of community initiatives. P&O had already been working with the Aneityum community for some time in preparation for today's visit.The initiatives being supported include:Contributing to the registration and safety training of 80 boat operatorsSourcing 500 lifejackets for the boat operators to comply fully with national safety regulationsFunding the reinstallation of marker buoys for the safe operation of ship tenders.Holland America Line Introduces 150th Anniversary ‘Heritage Cruises'With celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand's history and feature unique onboard and shoreside experiences. From a marquee city like Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that shares an intwined connection to the company's beginnings to meaningful ports like Skagway and Juneau that introduced the world to Alaska cruising, guests will become fully immersed in Holland America Line's Dutch seafaring heritage.Over the next year, 48 “Heritage Cruises” will be rolled out with special itineraries in Alaska, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii, South America and Mexico. Guests who want to explore dedicated Heritage Cruises can click a link on Holland America Line's homepage that will display the departures.Heritage Cruises Port Spotlights:Alaska: Sitka, Skagway, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Icy Strait, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert.Northern Europe: Copenhagen, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Geiranger, Bergen, Oslo, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.Mediterranean: Trieste, Naples, Rome, Florence, Dubrovnik, Sarande, Katakolon, Nice, Le Havre, Barcelona, Cartagena and Lisbon.Caribbean: Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, Curaçao, San Juan, Oranjestad, Philipsburg and Colon.Hawaii: Hilo, Honolulu, Kona and Maui.Mexico: Ensenada, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.West Coast: San Diego.South America: Lima, Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt.Australia/New Zealand: Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, Auckland, Hobart and Port Chalmers.Panama Canal.Exclusive Heritage Cruises ExperiencesDinner menus in the Dining Room showcase Holland America Line's history with regional-based Heritage Dishes.A Throwback Happy Hour rolls back time and features select drinks priced as low as 75 cents.A special Dutch High Tea offers sweets like Oliebollen, Specoolus, mini bossche bollen, Gugelhupf and Tompouce, along with tea sandwiches including smoked salmon on curry bread and chicken sate in peanut sauce on spiced bread.Special port fact sheets to showcase fun, historic and unique facts about the Heritage Ports.Classic cruise activities and sporting games like Sjoelen turn back the clock, along with anniversary-themed trivia.150th Anniversary Celebrations on All Cruises A Captain's Gala Menu one evening in the Dining Room is a collection of classic dishes, with every option coming from a previous Holland America Line menu.New exclusive Holland America Line “De Lijn” gin follows a western-style flavor profile, capturing the essence of rose and orange, alongside a tinge of lemon verbena and raspberry. De Lijn is featured in three new anniversary cocktails: Dutch 150, 150th Martini and 150th Gin and Tonic.HAL Pils, a limited-edition 150th Anniversary Pilsner made in partnership with Pikes Brewing from Seattle, in a commemorative can.“Origin Story” is a visual telling of the company's history from founding through present day. The presentation is offered in the World Stage with LED screens that envelop the audience in an emotional journey.Mariner Society members receive a 150th Anniversary Royal Goedewaagen tile.Limited-edition, specially designed 150th Anniversary retail items in the shops.Holland America Line Launches ‘Refer a Friend' ProgramCruising is an incredible way to see the world that offers an exceptional value, and Holland America Line is encouraging loyal past guests to share their passion for the brand with a new “Refer a Friend” program launching this week. Running indefinitely, Refer a Friend is aimed at introducing both new and seasoned travelers to Holland America Line.Refer a Friend rewards members of the line's Mariner Society loyalty program for encouraging their friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances to make a new booking. 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Final preparations underway in Vanuatu ahead of Thursday's snap election - we hear from RNZ Pacific correspondent Hilaire Bule in Port Vila.

Nick is joined this week by Tom Grunshaw, and the pair discuss Rwanda's qualification to the women's U19s world cup (making it out of a tough Africa group), and the upcoming women's T20 world cup qualifiers. They also dissect the start of PNG's CWC League 2 tri-series in Port Moresby (their first cricket at home since 2019), and then it's over to Tim and Bes, who recorded a special mini-episode in Port Vila as they watched Vanuatu's successful campaign at home in the EAP T20WC qualifiers.

Ol stori long program: Igat hevi long ron blong ileksen long Bougainville, Vanuatu iredi long opim intanesenal boda, ol meri resis long Port Vila ileksen na ol yangpla pipol long PNG istap redi long vout long ileksen.

Ol stori long program: Plan long holim wanpla peaceful protest march long Port Vila tumoro agensim vaksinesen blong ol pikinini long Covid-19, askim ol political patri long sapotim moa meri kendidet long PNG jeneral ileksen na; wanpla lo inkam maket long helpim ol woklain long Port Moresby siti long PNG.

Welcome to Episode #45 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! This week, I welcome Nicky Barnes onto the show. She is a yoga teacher from Vanuatu and she's also the co-founder of the leading Yoga Association in Vanuatu. It's donation based and, it has been for 13 years. My conversation with Nicola Barnes, a yoga teacher from Vanuatu was so delightful as we took a deep dive into the world of her yoga association in Vanuatu. And we also discussed how yoga is an art and an act of coming home. I hope that this conversation made you curious about balance and movement and expression, as well as the act of coming home to yourself without pressure without ego, without ambition, just coming home. Tell me more about Nicola Barnes Nicola Barnes started yoga seriously while living in London in the late 1990s. She became a yoga teacher in India at Neyyar Dam Sivinanda Ashram in 2003. Since then, she has taught in the Cayman Islands and in Vanuatu. She is the co-founder of the leading Yoga Association in Vanuatu, which is entirely donation-based and has been for 13 years. All of the yoga teachers in the Vanuatu yoga association volunteer their time. She teaches a mixed Hatha style, which is mostly asana based, but does involve pranayama. She has been teaching yoga for 19 years. The Vanuatu Yoga Association was set up so that yoga in Port Vila would have a sense of community and longevity. It also gives a forum for those who love to share their passion for yoga with others to instruct classes. The Vanuatu Yoga Association aims to support the local community by offering classes that are welcoming and affordable. What to expect in the Yoga In Vanuatu episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast I loved how Nicola highlighted how yoga exists in the real world— it's not a cartoon or a Hollywood creation. It exists in the raw, unexpected, natural way of life and of living. She pointed out how Instagram yoga with perfect hair, lovely beauty, and being picture-perfect isn't how yoga should really be viewed or considered— it's messy, raw, and includes all the hiccups and bumps in life! We also dove into how Nicky, along with two other co-founders, dreamed up the Vanuatu yoga association and decided to make it a nonprofit, volunteer based organization. Nicky expressed that, “It's just been amazing that trusting in the goodness of people and trusting that something that doesn't seem to be commercially logical can work.” For the skimmers - What's in the yoga in Vanuatu episode? Why found a yoga association in Vanuatu Let yoga be a natural evolution, don't push too hard Hollywood-style, glamorous Instagram yoga isn't the messy, raw, yoga of the real world Yoga and kitesurfing: balance, movement, expression The challenges of studio ownership on a small island Connect with Nicola Barnes https://web.facebook.com/PortVilaYoga/?_rdc=1&_rdr https://yoga.vu/ Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Questions? Comments? Let's get social! https://www.instagram.com/wildyogatribe/ https://www.facebook.com/wildyogatribe https://twitter.com/wildyogatribe Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildyogatribe/message

Ol stori long program: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission i tok klia olsem Australia bai prinitim 12 million ballot pepa blong 2022 general ileksen, ol preliminary roll blong olgeta provins blong PNG bai i go aut long ol Provins long mun May, mak blong Covid-19 long Vanuatu iabrusim 7,000 na; wari blong Covid-19 long Market long Port Vila taon.

Grâce aux trucs mnémotechniques d'Antoine Vézina et Frédéric Barbusci, apprenez les capitales de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, de Haïti, de Trinité-et-Tobago, de l'île Maurice et de Vanuatu !

Some of Macca's most interesting phone calls from this week's program, including one from Port Vila.

Some of Macca's most interesting phone calls from this week's program, including one from Port Vila.

Nearly two years after Vanuatu closed its international border closure, foreign investment has fallen and many landlords in Port Vila have been forced to drop their rental rates to keep businesses going. But some businesses are taking the risk to diversify.

Nearly two years after Vanuatu closed its international border closure, foreign investment has fallen and many landlords in Port Vila have been forced to drop their rental rates to keep businesses going, but some are making use of the situation to try something new.

Ol stori long program: Ol originol landowna long Port Vila taon long Vanuatu iwok long rausim ol pipol long setelment; sampla memba blong PNG Nurses Association istop wok; toktok long sampla wei blong givim rait infomesen long sait long Covid-19 vaccine long PNG na; Vanuatu em ino hapi long em misaut long hostim 2027 Pacific Games.

We're off to the beautiful island of Vanuatu

On today's program: A senior official at Port Vila's main hospital says the facility would be quickly overwhelmed if COVID-19 escaped from hotel quarantine into the community; the head of the Australian medical response team in PNG warns COVID-19 is going to "roll through" the country; PNG's finance minister says the government has not paid a ransom to hackers that froze his department's key payments system; Pacific Islanders express fears for the survival of their ancestral lands ahead of the COP26 climate summit; and Tongan players and coaches from around the world converge in Scotland for the Ikale Tahi's European rugby tour.

In Vanuatu, where the rate of domestic violence is high, a growing number of women are signing up to self-defence classes in the capital Port Vila. But cultural issues mean it's been hard to convince some women to get involved.

On the program today: President of the Federated States of Micronesia David Panuelo describes the Australian government's new climate action plan as "somewhat hollow"; concern in the Pacific that Australia's refusal to adopt a new 2030 emission reduction target will weigh down negotiations at the COP26 climate summit; a growing number of women in Port Vila are signing up to self-defence classes; and the Port Moresby Nature Park again under threat from PNG's latest wave of COVID-19 infections

Ol stori long program:Heve long saet long Covid-19 long Port Moresby General Hospital we sampla moa pipol i wok long sai longen; Univesiti of Goroka long Eastern Highlands provins iwari long helt na seifti blong ol wantaim hevi blong COVID-19; Solomon Islands association long Vanuatu iwok long helpim ol Solomon Islands nurses we taim ol i pinis tasol i stranded long Port Vila na; Solomon Islands police i appeal long ol pipol blong boda na ol long Bougainville sait long rispektim ol loa blong Solomon Islands.

Estimados amigos y amigas, sean bienvenidos a un nuevo informe de la AER, de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha. Antes de comenzar, les indicamos que las frecuencias que citemos son kilohercios mientras que las horas son UTC, es decir, están referidas al Tiempo Universal Coordinado. Iniciamos en Grecia, pues LA VOZ DE GRECIA emite un corto boletín de noticias en español de forma muy irregular, de lunes a viernes, de 08.05 a 08.10, por la frecuencia de 9.420 en dirección hacia el Oeste de Europa y el Norte de África. Se pueden enviar informes al correo: thevoiceofgreece@ert.gr Desde el Kirguistán, en Asia central, su radio oficial KYRGUIZ RADIO 1 cuenta con una transmisión diaria en onda corta en idioma kirguis de 23.00 a 18.00 en 4.010 con un programa en ruso de lunes a viernes de 11.00 a 11.30 siempre en dirección al centro de Asia. También tiene dos cortos noticiarios en ingles de 5 minutos de duración a las 01.15 y 04.15. Su otra frecuencia habitual de 4.821 permanece inactiva. Los informes de recepción se pueden enviar al correo electrónico a: ktrksite@gmail.com En Lusaka, Zambia, la emisora religiosa VOICE OF HOPE emite diariamente en ingles  de 04.00 a 08.00 en 9.680 y 11.680; de 14.00 a 16.00 en 6.065 y 9.680; y de 16.00 a 21.00 en 4.965 y 6.065. También cuenta con un programa en swahili de 12.00 a 14.00 en 9.680.  Los programas están dirigidos hacia el centro, el sur y el oeste de África con una potencia de 100 kilovatios. Los informes de recepción se pueden enviar al correo electrónico reports@voiceofhope.com El WRTH (es decir EL MANUAL MUNDIAL DE RADIO Y TELEVISIÓN) ya dispone de la segunda actualización del período A-21 que, en esta ocasión, consta de un archivo de tan sólo 4 páginas en formato PDF. Como siempre, se pueden bajar de forma totalmente gratuita visitando su página web www.wrth.com Terminamos con RADIO VANUATU, pues cuenta con el siguiente esquema tentativo: de 00.00 a 06.00 en 7.260; de 06.00 a 11.00 en 3.945; de 18.30 a 21.00 en 3.945; y de 21.00 a 24.00 en 3.945 y 7.260. Generalmente, la programación se realiza en inglés aunque cuenta con algún programa en francés y en bislama, la lengua nativa. También se la ha podido escuchar en las frecuencias harmónicas de 7.890 y 11.835. Si tienen la suerte de escuchar algunas de estas transmisiones, no duden en enviar el informe de recepción a la dirección electrónica: admin@vbtc.vu . O bien por correo postal a: VBTC, PMB 9049, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Antes de acabar, dos informaciones interesantes: por un lado, que pueden oír y leer este informe en radio.aer.org.es y, en segundo lugar, que todos sus programas diexistas favoritos los pueden volver a escuchar en la web programasdx.com, donde hay un total de 11 programas disponibles. No olviden que pueden contactar con nosotros en el correo: radio@aer.org.es, así como en nuestra web aer.org.es y en nuestros perfiles en la redes sociales de Facebook y Twitter. ¡Hasta la próxima, muchos 73s y buenos DX!

Ol stori long program: Bikpela wari long sapos mak blong Covid-19 i kamap bikpela moa long Port Moresby General hausd sik; Sampla lain PNG na ol blong narapela Pacific lain long hia long state blong Victoria tu i bungim heve long Covid-19 lockdown; Wanpela saveman itoktok long hau Amerika na ol poro kantri blongen ibin go long paitim ol terroris long Afghanistan na i feil olsem ol narapela lain long bipo; na.Ol maket mama blong Port Vila long Vanuatu nau i hamamas long lukim ol nupla maket haus.

Australian producers of a new multi-million dollar feature film to be shot in Vanuatu say they are racing to close a funding gap so the film can be made before the cyclone season arrives.

Pastor Thomas Nikitawai who lives in Port Vila, Vanuatu. It was recorded around 2007, around 1 year after Pastor Thomas Nikitawai had this experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndeworld/support

Episode 10 What does it mean to be Indigenous with Kirk Huffman. In this episode on the mat, we discuss what it means to be Indigenous. We will talk with Kirk Huffman, who is a good friend of the podcast and of Melanesian Women Today. He has worked and lived with indigenous people in many parts of the world. Kirk Huffman is both an Anthropologist and Ethnologist who pursued studies in Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, and Ethnology at the universities of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Oxford, and Cambridge in the U.K.We would like to thank the following contributors to make this episode - Vanuatu Cultural Centre for providing music; the United Nations for information in defining Indigenous; the Bougainville Island Bamboo Pipe Band, and to Agnes Binihi and her students at Tebakor College in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Finally, to our two wonderful mums who provided us with profound words of wisdom. To Mrs. Ana Tubuleca Tarere, a vey big Vinaka Vakalevu to you and to Mrs. Florence Korokoro, Tankyu Tumas for providing us your thoughts on being Indigenous.

A Child of Oceania, reclaiming our space as Pasifika storytellersWe spoke with Kalo Fainu via Skype from the small island of Nusa in New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. See the links below.New Ireland https://www.google.com/maps/search/new+ireland/@-3.0798852,150.5037622,8z/data=!3m1!4b1Nusa Island Retreat. https://www.nusaislandretreat.com/East New Britain https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+New+Britain+Province,+Papua+New+Guinea/@-5.0766664,150.9871494,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x68c3e9222826e74b:0xccf6003af689dbd8!8m2!3d-4.6128943!4d151.8877321Kalo's Blog and videos can be found at https://www.achildofoceania.com/homeWant to see a Kokomo Bird?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blyth%27s_hornbillSpecial Thank you to:Louise Tari of Rockhampton, QLD, AustraliaMusic provided by:Gideon Kakabin & David Bridie. The Song title: a Bit na Ta from the Album a Bit na TaShukura, Port Vila, Vanuatu

A travelling film festival has opened in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila and features a series of short films under the title 'Strong Women Vanuatu' in conjunction with the start of Vanuatu's Independence Day celebrations.

Ol stori long program: Ol New Zealand airforce balus bai bringim bek long Port Vila samting olsem wan tausan ol seasonal workers blong Vanuatu; Vanuatu palamen i oraitim niupela retirement age blong kantri long miting we ol oposisan memba ino stap longen; olgeta wok blong brideprice na kompensesen insait long Enga provins long Papua New Guinea em istop liklik long traim kontrolim hevi blong Swine Flu long provins na; wanpela conservation group long Malaita ilaik wok wantaim ol komiuniti long stopim logging long South na olgeta hap long provins.

Ol stori long program: Ol New Zealand airforce balus bai bringim bek long Port Vila samting olsem wan tausan ol seasonal workers blong Vanuatu; Vanuatu palamen i oraitim niupela retirement age blong kantri long miting we ol oposisan memba ino stap longen; olgeta wok blong brideprice na kompensesen insait long Enga provins long Papua New Guinea em istop liklik long traim kontrolim hevi blong Swine Flu long provins na; wanpela conservation group long Malaita ilaik wok wantaim ol komiuniti long stopim logging long South na olgeta hap long provins.

A 16 320 kilomètres de l’appartement où nous enregistrons notre conversation hebdomadaire, Frédéric Ducarme peut revendiquer le titre de « notre plus lointain auditeur », en tout cas, il peut le disputer aux 242 fidèles que nous comptons en Nouvelle Zélande. Chercheur du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, et professeur au Lycée Français de Port-Vila, il parcourt les 80 îles de cet archipel de 300 000 âmes qui a pu se protéger de la Covid-19. Les anciens « protecteurs » du Vanuatu, la France et le Royaume-uni ne sont plus présents que par quelques traditions sympathiques. La Chine, elle, est proche, présente et pressante : « une amie qui vous veut du bien » ?

The push for a Noumea-based rugby league franchise to join the Queensland Cup competition in Australia has won the backing of Vanuatu captain, James Wood. The bid would see a team from French speaking Pacific territories, and Vanuatu, join the competition in 2023 and play two matches a season in Port Vila.

Achieving a high level of business resilience is something every business should strive for.Business resilience planning is an investment in the future well-being of your company. The ability to be able to work through whatever problems or events your business faces depends on the plans you have put in place. But what if you had no plans and the economic climate changed drastically, as it has with the current COVID-19 pandemic?In this podcast, we delve into the topic of business resilience and identify ways growing businesses in the Pacific Islands can adopt best business practices to ensure the sustainability of their business. To shed light on this topic, our host Emma Crawford-Falekaono spoke with Chris Elphick, Co-Founder of Breadfruit Consulting based in Vanuatu. Breadfruit Consulting is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and is a BLP approved Partner and business advisor for growing businesses in the region. Host: Emma Crawford-FalekaonoEmma has over 15 years’ experience in chartered accountancy and commercial environments globally. She started her career in accounting before taking time out to deploy as a Military Police Officer to Southern Afghanistan. In 2014, she made the move into the tech industry and is now a Business Consultant for Business Link Pacific, delivering professional development and skills training courses to growing businesses in the Pacific region. Credits:Recorded, mixed & edited by Dave Rhodes of Dave Rhodes Productions.Music credit: Alex KhaskinBusiness Link Pacific is a private sector programme supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and DT Global. The core team is based in Auckland, New Zealand and supported by in-country partners in Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Cooks Islands and Vanuatu.For more information visit the Business Link Pacific Portal.

For centuries, pacific people have traveled across the vast oceans using traditional canoes and other means of transportation. Today hundreds of thousands of people are dependent on sea and shipping services for business, inter-island travel or just the daily commute to get to work or school. Sea transportation is also the only source of income for many in the region like 29 year old Frankie Kaltex who operates a water taxi in Port Vila, Vanuatu, one of the busiest ports in the region.

Chad only recently returned home from his Peace Corps service in Vanuatu. With the sand barely out of his shoes, he talks about living two years on a remote island followed by a third year in Port Vila. [...] The post Fresh off the Island – Chad Beatty, Vanuatu 2016-19 appeared first on My Peace Corps Story.

A fascinating interview with New Zealand scientist and sailor; Josh Scarrow, who has spent time on the ice in Antartica on three different occasions, taking him to 85 degrees south, 2,800 metres high and temperatures below -20 degrees C. Josh is with the Antarctica NZ organisation and shares his sailing experience from Hobart to Antarctica on the 95m icebreaker Aurora Australis and his flying adventures both to and across Antartica. Josh is also a sailor at heart and his Pacific adventures have taken him from Auckland to Port Vila on a 60 foot catamaran. Josh shares his perspective on the melting ice caps and what it would take to raise the sea levels as much as 60 metres globally.  Visit Ocean Sailing Podcast for offshore sailing opportunities and podcast extras and follow us on Facebook.

Széles Laura négy hónapon át hajózott Melanéziában. Ausztráliából indulva eljutott Új-Kaledóniába, Fidzsire és Vanuatura is. Milyenek a hétköznapok a hajón, milyen nyugati tárgyainkat nem ismerik a vanuatui törzsek, és hogyan lehet szinte teljesen ingyen bejárni ezt a vidéket? Hasznos tippek az elinduláshoz, sztorik a világ túloldaláról, ahol a mai napig a törzsfőnöktől kell kikötési engedélyt kérni.//Show notes//Helyszínek országonkéntÚj-Kaledónia - Nouméa, Prony, I'île des Pins, Kuto, Hűség-szigetekVanuatu (Új-Hebridák) - Port Vila, Malekula, Asanvari falu - sparkling water barFiji - Nadi, Yasawas, Savusavu, Denerau, Castaway-szigetÉtelek, italok papagájhal, papaja, makréla, delfinhal, káva, Fiji ásványvízOldalak/appok FindaCrew, Couchsurfing, Workaway, Campermate, PredictWind, KnotGuide, SkyScanner, Airbnb, Booking.comFilmek Számkivetett, A kék lagúna, Új-Zéland madártávlatbólHa tetszett ez az adás, akkor iratkozz fel. Két hét múlva kedden jön az újabb rész! Ha kérdésed, javaslatod van, akkor írj nekünk a Facebook/Instagramon oldalunkon.

Some of Macca's most interesting phone calls from this week's program, including two from Port Vila and El Alamein, plus a studio guest

Some of Macca's most interesting phone calls from this week's program, including two from Port Vila and El Alamein, plus a studio guest

A special treat* for all Beloved Throners today! I've been staying with my Gran, the esteemed Queen Pat, in Port Vila for the past few days. During a storm yesterday, I was able to sit her down and watch the first two episodes of Game of Thrones with her - she'd never seen it! Afterwards I recorded a special PATcast with her about her thoughts on our crazy show. Please keep in mind it was quite late and Gran was a bit tired, so it's mostly me rambling at her and trying to get her thoughts. But it's reasonably entertaining. Valar Morghulis! *I don't know if it's a treat. It IS a lot of me rambling, so take it as you find it.

We look ahead to the weekend's Pacific Rugby League doubleheader in Sydney; The Pacific Games Council is holding its AGM in Port Vila next week with a number of pressing issues on the agenda.

In this installment of Pacific Conversations, Tess Newton Cain interviews Fe’iloakitau Kaho Tevi about green growth, activism & Pacific regionalism. Fe'i Tevi is a Port Vila-based sustainable development consultant with experience in diplomacy, international relations and civil society activism and advocacy.

Dai tronchi degli alberi si ricavano i pali delle capanne, ma anche le imbarcazioni. Essere allo stesso tempo radicati e in viaggio, praticare forme di “cosmopolitismo indigeno”: gli abitanti dell’Oceania hanno saputo conciliare queste apparenti contraddizioni. Nell’epoca pre-coloniale, le rotte oceaniche erano costellate di punti di approdo, isole in cui si aveva diritto a essere accolti e nutriti come ospiti, e oggi le nuove città (Port Vila a Vanuatu, Nouméa in Nuova Caledonia) sono punti di approdo di comunità isolane disperse: nelle case di città trovano ospitalità parenti, vicini, in cerca di cure negli ospedali, formazione nelle scuole, svago nei centri commerciali. Nuove o tradizionali, le case in Oceania mantengono anche oggi un carattere molteplice: la casa è un itinerario, più che un luogo. Cosa ci insegnano queste forme dell’abitare molteplice oceaniano sui nomadismi che contraddistinguono lo stile di vita dell’Occidente contemporaneo?

'Blackbirding, South Sea Islanders and Seasonal Workers: Historical Memory and Contemporary Justice across the Pacific', presented by The Hon Ralph Regenvanu MP, Member for Port Vila and Minister for Lands, Geology and Mines, Government of Vanuatu and Mr Nic Maclellan, Journalist and Researcher in the Pacific Islands. Chaired by Mr Sean Dorney, Pacific Correspondent for Australia Network, ABC. 16 August 2013. Perspectives:Asia is produced by The Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University and the Australian Centre of Asia-Pacific Art, Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art.

@WLFpodcast travels to Port Vila, Brakpan, Cardiff, Warrington, Rochdale, Workington and Bristol as we review the opening round of Rugby League World Cup matches

Recorded during our passage from Port Vila, Vanuatu, to Bundaberg,  Australia. We made stopovers at Huon Atoll and Chesterfield Reef.This is the last Podcast of this cruise. Thanks for coming along.