Podcasts about Vanuatu

This week, in honor of Halloween, we're presenting two classic stories about facing fears for science.Part 1: As a newly minted PhD student in geology, Erik Klemetti starts to question his decisions when Aucanquilcha, a 20,000-foot volcano in Chile, proves difficult to tame. Part 2: Explorer George Kourounis finds himself growing increasingly anxious as he prepares to enter a fiery sinkhole known as the “Doorway to Hell.” Erik Klemetti is an associate professor of Geosciences and volcanologist at Denison University. He works on volcanoes all over the planet, from Chile to New Zealand to the Cascades of Oregon and California. His research focuses on how crystals record the events inside a volcano before and between eruptions. For the past 9 years, he's been teaching all the “hard rock” classes at Denison. He also writes for Discover Magazine. His blog, Rocky Planet, have been running since Fall 2017. Before that, he wrote Eruptions, a blog about volcanoes, for Wired Science for 9 years. You can also find him on Twitter (@eruptionsblog), variously tweeting about volcanoes, baseball (mostly Red Sox and Mariners) and his love of punk. George Kourounis is a renowned global explorer and storm chaser who specializes in documenting extreme forces of nature including: tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, deserts, caves, avalanches and more. He is an Explorer In Residence for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, served as the Chairman of the Explorers Club Canadian Chapter, and has received several awards and medals for his efforts. He frequently finds himself driving into the eye of fierce storms, or descending ropes into actively erupting volcanic craters, often while hosting television programs including “Angry Planet” and others. He has given five TEDx talks, and has addressed the United Nations Environmental Emergencies Forum. George's expeditions have taken him to over 80 countries on all seven continents to such far-flung places as: Madagascar, Turkmenistan, Vanuatu, Greenland, North Korea, Myanmar, and Antarctica.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rev. Desi Lugo, UPCI missionary to New Zealand, preaches from Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, and Isaiah 6:8, challenging believers to answer the Great Commission with obedience. Drawing from his family's journey from pastoral ministry in the U.S. to missions work in Vanuatu and now Dunedin, New Zealand, Bro. Lugo emphasizes that the same Spirit that empowers us locally compels us globally. The harvest is great, and every believer is called to go, give, or send in the work of the Kingdom.

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Will you Answer the Call of Vanuatu?And did you know, Vanuatu is home to some of the world's best diving? From the famous SS President Coolidge wreck, to pristine reefs teeming with marine life. In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie chats with Jess Cory from the Vanuatu Tourism Office about why Vanuatu should be on every diver's bucket list, how agents can package diving with other adventures, and the trade resources available to help you sell it with ease.Vanuatu Resources:Vanuatu Tourism Website: vanuatu.travel/auVanuatu Specialist Program: vanuatuspecialists.comJess' Email: jcory@vanuatu.travelNZ Contact: Jacquie Carson, jcarson@vanuatu.travelVanuatu Webinar Recording: destinationwebinars.com.au/library/vanuatu-2025/Recommended dive wholesalers:Diveplanit Travel: https://www.diveplanit.com/vanuatuDive Adventures: https://diveadventures.com.au/country/vanuatu/Allways Dive: https://allwaysdive.com.au/diving-destinations/vanuatu/Connect with Destination Webinars:Charlie Trevena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/Charlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.auDestination Webinars Library: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-library/Destination Webinars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationwebinarsDestination Webinars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.comThanks so much for listening, I love hearing feedback from travel agents about these short and sweet training updates, and if you have any requests let me know and I'll try and get them on! Email or DM me on LinkedIn anytime:charlie@destinationwebinars.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/Cheers, Charlie

Stāsta UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālās komisijas Kultūras sektora vadītāja Beāte Lielmane  Dokumentārais mantojums ir nozīmīgs instruments nemateriālā jeb dzīvā mantojuma saglabāšanā, savukārt nemateriālais mantojums palīdz izprast dokumentārā mantojuma nozīmi. Spilgts piemērs šai mijiedarbībai ir antropologa Artūra Bernarda Dīkona (Arthur Bernard Deacon) piezīmju un zīmējumu kolekcija no viņa lauka pētījumiem Vanuatu. Tā 2013. gadā tika iekļauta UNESCO programmas "Pasaules atmiņa" starptautiskajā reģistrā. Vanuatu ir neliela salu valsts Klusajā okeānā uz austrumiem no Austrālijas. Jau 20. gadsimta 20. gados tās unikālais nemateriālais mantojums bija apdraudēts. Tieši to dokumentēja Dīkons, kurš 1926. gadā ieradās Malekulas salā, kas ir daļa no Jaunhebridu salu arhipelāga, uz kura mūsdienās atrodas Vanuatu Republika. Diemžēl viņa pētījumi aprāvās traģiski pāragri – 1927. gadā 23 gadu vecumā viņš mira no malārijas komplikācijām. Dīkons piedzima 1903. gadā Krievijas impērijā dzīvojošā angļu ģimenē. Viņa tēvs strādāja kuģniecības uzņēmumā – vienā no galvenajiem kuģu būvniecības centriem Melnajā jūrā, mūsdienu Mikolajivā, Ukrainā. Trīspadsmit gadu vecumā topošais pētnieks tika nosūtīts atpakaļ uz Angliju, lai pabeigtu izglītību. Dīkons absolvēja Trīsvienības koledžu Kembridžā un ieguva stipendiju saviem antropoloģiskajiem lauka pētījumiem. Viņa kolekcijā, kas glabājas Karaliskajā Antropoloģijas institūtā Londonā, ietilpst 16 piezīmju grāmatas, korespondence, vietvārdu rādītāji, glosāriji, ģenealoģiski pārskati, pasakas, kartes, diagrammas un zīmējumi. Materiāli sniedz ieskatu vietējo priekštatos par katru cilvēka dzīves posmu – no dzimšanas līdz apbedīšanai –, kā arī laulībās, radniecības sistēmās, maģijā, medicīnā, astronomijā, mūzikā un sadzīves prasmēs – no lauksaimniecības līdz kanoe izgatavošanai. Dīkons apraksta arī neparastas Vanuatu tradīcijas. Piemēram, atsevišķos rajonos meiteņu iniciācija sieviešu kārtā notika, izsitot tām divus augšējos priekšzobus. Ja tas nebija noticis pirms laulībām, rituālu pirms kāzām veica līgavas mātes brālis, apmaiņā pret to saņemot cūkas. Cūkas vietējā sabiedrībā bija galvenais bagātības un prestiža simbols – tās nogalināja tikai svētku un rituālu laikā. Sociālais statuss tika iegūts nevis ar cūku skaitu, bet ar to kvalitāti. Īpašu nozīmi ieguva pseidohermafrodītiskās cūkas, kurām bija gan tēviņu, gan mātīšu dzimumorgāni. Tā kā tās tika izmantotas ceremonijās, vietējie tās īpaši pavairoja. Tādēļ mūsdienās Vanuatu ziemeļos pat ir izveidojies atsevišķs starpdzimumu mājas cūku paveids. Savukārt mežacūkas tika klasificētas pēc ilkņu formas un to attīstības pakāpes – Lambumbu cilts atšķīra 11 tipus, bet Seniangas cilts pat 23. Šis antropoloģiskais materiāls ir unikāls tilts starp dokumentāro un nemateriālo mantojumu. To apliecina fakts, ka UNESCO Cilvēces nemateriālā kultūras mantojuma sarakstā iekļauta Vanuatu smilšu zīmējumu tradīcija. Zīmējumi tiek veidoti, ar vienu pirkstu smiltīs, pelnos vai mālā velkot nepārtrauktas līnijas, radot simetriskus ģeometriskus rakstus. Šie zīmējumi kalpo kā saziņas līdzeklis starp aptuveni 80 valodu grupām, kā arī kā mnemoniski līdzekļi rituāliem, stāstiem, dziesmām, zināšanām par kosmoloģiju, arhitektūru, amatniecību un horeogrāfiju. Dīkons uzsvēra, ka šajā tradīcijā galvenais nav gala rezultāts, bet gan pats radīšanas process – līnijas nepārtrauktība un vienmērība. Apstāšanās tiek uzskatīta par nepilnību.

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Which region of the world uses '.ng' at the end of its web addresses? Question 2: Which of these countries borders Ukraine? Question 3: What is the capital city of Burundi? Question 4: Which of these countries borders Zimbabwe? Question 5: The country of Vanuatu is on which continent? Question 6: Which Country Owns Christmas Island? Question 7: Which iconic landmark was originally built for the 1889 World's Fair? Question 8: In which country is the city of Shenzhen? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Andrew Mellody - CEO of Humble Brag, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Co-Ground, Anti-Poverty Award Winner, and a passionate social entrepreneur dedicated to creating meaningful impact. Since launching his ventures, Andrew has built organisations that combine purpose, strategy, and social impact with real-world results. Humble Brag donates 50% of its profits to fund Indigenous youth programs and international aid, while Co-Ground supports community-led development projects in the Northern Territory, Vanuatu, and the Philippines - improving access to education, employment, health, and sanitation. As a leader, Andrew focuses on scaling initiatives while staying true to their mission, values, and community-driven approach. Beyond his entrepreneurial work, he is a thoughtful strategist and storyteller, passionate about showing how business can be both impactful and purpose-led. In this episode, we explore Andrew's journey as a social entrepreneur, the lessons he's learned about leadership and impact, and how he balances the challenges and excitement of building enterprises that make a real difference in the world.

Katie Sampias is a wife, mother, and author. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, and has loved writing since she was a little girl. She even won a trip to Vanuatu when she was 12 for her submissions to the local paper. She has always dreamed of writing a book. Her debut book, Her Story of Jesus, is a series of historical fiction stories based on the Gospels from women's points of view. This book is the realization of her childhood dream.Learn more:https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/preorder-her-story-of-jesus-by-katie-sampiashttps://a.co/d/5SpQfT1 https://katiesampias.substack.com/Be in touch!Instagram: @biblejazzSubscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5MAnd at www.UPPC.orgMusic:"Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"On Hold for You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Katie Sampias is a wife, mother, and author. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, and has loved writing since she was a little girl. She even won a trip to Vanuatu when she was 12 for her submissions to the local paper. She has always dreamed of writing a book. Her debut book, Her Story of Jesus, is a series of historical fiction stories based on the Gospels from women's points of view. This book is the realization of her childhood dream.Learn more:https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/preorder-her-story-of-jesus-by-katie-sampiashttps://a.co/d/5SpQfT1 https://katiesampias.substack.com/Be in touch!Instagram: @biblejazzSubscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5MAnd at www.UPPC.orgMusic:"Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"On Hold for You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Isabelle Petri, Jevilene Leleisiuao-Fruean and Palatasa Havea share candid reflections on the successes, lessons, and challenges of practicing MEL in real-life Pacific contexts. From building trust with communities, leaders and colleagues to juggling donor expectations, and from rural settings to urban centres to Board rooms, this episode takes us into the heart of where the work happens. This podcast was made possible through SPC's Funding with Intent initiative, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.    Please provide us feedback here: https://forms.office.com/r/yHK0eDhrex     Guests:  Isabelle Petri – Economic Reintegration Coordinator for Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program A development professional with extensive experience across Vanuatu and the Pacific, Isabelle has led programs in gender equality, education, economic empowerment, WASH, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and civic rights. Jevilene Leleisiuao-Fruean – MEL Officer (Climate Finance Unit), SPC  A Pacific MEL practitioner who is passionate about contributing to strengthening the resilience of Pacific countries. In her current role, she supports governments, communities, and partners by providing her MEL expertise that help unlock climate finance and ensure projects are delivering meaningful outcomes for our Pacific people.  Palatasa Havea – M&E Officer, Talitha Project (Tonga) A passionate advocate for youths and gender equality, he strives to equip the youth of Tonga to discovering the purpose resilience in an era where the young are leading Just movements and calling for change across the world.  Tasa currently serves as a M&E officer at the Talitha Project in the Kingdom of Tonga.  

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover the tragic LDS church attack in Michigan, Trump's budget showdown in Washington, new federal action against Antifa, updates on James Comey and John Brennan, immigration battles over Guatemalan children, China's deepening grip on the Pacific, and promising medical research out of California. Quick hits to launch your week with the facts shaping America and the world.   Michigan LDS Church Attack: A man drove his car into an LDS church, set it ablaze, and killed members at gunpoint. At least 11 were shot and three are confirmed dead. Early reports suggest the killer's mother was a church member. Bryan calls it “a very hard morning in Michigan” and urges prayers for the families.   Trump's Budget Showdown and Supreme Court Ruling: With a government shutdown looming, Trump meets lawmakers knowing he holds the stronger hand. “Trump wins in either case,” the Washington Post observed, since a shutdown gives him unilateral power to cut programs and staff. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled he can withhold $4 billion in foreign aid, pushing executive power back to Jeffersonian levels.   Antifa Declared Terror Group and Troops Sent to Portland: Days after Trump designated Antifa as domestic terrorists, he ordered 2,000 National Guardsmen to Portland. “I am authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” Trump posted, after repeated ICE attacks. AG Pam Bondi said, “We're witnessing a new era of political violence,” vowing to use Joint Terrorism Task Forces to dismantle leftist extremists.   Comey Indictment and Brennan Warnings: James Comey's indictment centers on whether he lied under oath about leaking FBI documents. His own lawyer admitted to helping him “get information out” to the press. Trump says “there will be others” prosecuted, with Brennan admitting he may be next but insisting his actions were “consistent with the law.”   Guatemalan Parents Reject Their Children: Tens of thousands of kids trafficked north under Biden remain in U.S. custody after Guatemalan parents refused to take them back. Bryan asks if taxpayers should now become “the world's orphanage.”   China Expands Grip in the Pacific: Trump considers shifting U.S. policy to “oppose” Taiwanese independence, aligning closer with Xi. Beijing secured a policing deal in Vanuatu and continues buying influence in the Solomons. Reuters reports China is even training villagers to spy on neighbors, reviving Mao-era tactics.   Medical News from California: UC Irvine and UC San Diego researchers reversed vision loss in mice using polyunsaturated fatty acid injections, opening potential therapies for age-related macular degeneration. Bryan jokes, “If you're the first to ditch reader glasses, I demand you tell me about it.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Michigan LDS church shooting fire, Trump government shutdown budget fight, Supreme Court foreign aid ruling, Antifa domestic terror Portland National Guard, AG Pam Bondi political violence JTTF, James Comey indictment leaks oath, John Brennan CIA Russia ICA testimony, Guatemalan migrant children deportation refusal, Trump Taiwan independence oppose policy, China policing deal Vanuatu Solomon Islands influence, UC Irvine UC San Diego macular degeneration fatty acids

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In this bulletin, the boom of black-market tobacco becomes the nation's biggest health threat, strong words for Australia's Pacific Minister, as Vanuatu considers deals with Australia and China. And in sport, Australian hip hop star Baker Boy will perform with Snoop Dog at tomorrow's AFL grand final.

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In July 2025, The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous advisory opinion affirming that states have legal obligations under international law to prevent environmental harm and uphold human rights while reducing emissions to stay within 1.5°C of warming. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), this was a remarkable victory. But what are the political and legal implications, and how can big polluters be held to account? In this episode, Emily and Matt interview six people involved in the process to an offer a thorough expert account of what the ICJ opinion really means for SIDS. Featuring:Emily Wilkinson (host) | RESI Director and Principal Research Fellow at ODI GlobalMatthew Bishop (host) | RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of SheffieldOdo Tevi | Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the United NationsShiv Shankar | Tuvalu Ambassador for Oceans and Climate Change, Special Envoy to The Commonwealth, and Permanent Representative to UNESCO and the UNFCCBryce Rudyk | Director, International Environmental Law Program, New York University and Senior Legal Advisor to the AOSIS ChairNadia Sánchez Castillo-Winckels | Founder and Director, Climate Legal ConsultingCoral Pasisi | Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, Pacific CommunityFrancesco Sindico | Professor International Law, University of Strathclyde, and Co-Director of C2LIResources:Programme page | Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI)ICJ Opinion | Obligations of States in Respect of Climate ChangeEmily, Matt and Nadia's op-ed | Why a chain of tiny Pacific islands wants an international court opinion on responsibility for the climate crisisOdo's homepage | Ambassador Odo Tevi on LinkedInShiv's homepage | Ambassador Shiv Shankar on LinkedInNadia's homepage with links to readings | Nadia Sánchez Castillo-WinckelsBryce's homepage with links to readings | Bryce Rudyk at NYUCoral's homepage | Coral Pasisi at SPCFrancesco's Book | Research Handbook on Climate Change LitigationC2LI Website | Climate Change Legal Initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Every monday we give you the chance to put your questions to an expert in their field. Today we are joined by Jessica Lockhart. Jessica is the Lonely Planet Travel guides Destination Editor for Oceania. That is Australia, NZ, and the Pacific Islands. She's well placed to answer your questions about those destinations, as well as more general travel questions. Be it - how do I book the cheapest flights? Which part of Vanuatu should I stay on? Or what's the best waterfall to visit here in NZ?

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PM Albanese recently travelled to Solomon Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum as well as Vanuatu and PNG. The headlines focused on what didn't happen – neither an ambitious deal with Vanuatu (Nakamal Agreement) nor a security agreement with PNG were finalised (though the PNG seems close). Today's episode (recorded 18 Sep) considers these and other stories through the dual lenses of development policy and foreign policy with Bridi Rice, CEO of the Development Intelligence Lab, returning as guest. Development isn't just isolated acts like building schools and hospitals but is very wide range of actions that are inevitably nested in a strategic context. How do we fit those things together? Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Examining 25 years of Australian international spending: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/budget-lines On Australian public perception of aid and development: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australians-ahead-game-aid-debate-mps-should-follow ANU DevPol Analysis on budget implications: https://devpolicy.org/burden-shedding-the-unravelling-of-the-oecd-aid-consensus-20250307/ Lydia Khalil et al on democratic erosion: https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/democratic-erosion/ The FT on AI as the new foreign aid: https://www.ft.com/content/d02eb244-8b48-48b1-bd17-f5e48677e22b Ezra Klein interviews Ben Shapiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAqG00FUOK8 “Leave me lonely” by Hilltop Hoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vak9wUPkL3Q

Việc ký kết Hiệp ước quốc phòng giữa Úc và Papua New Guinea gặp trở ngại, chỉ một tuần sau khi Thủ tướng Albanese cũng không đạt được thỏa thuận an ninh với Vanuatu.

In Pacific Waves today: In Papua New Guinea, prime minister James Marape is rebuffing any question of China wanting to scuttle a new security deal the country is brokering with Australia. The official registration period for voters in Tonga closed on Thursday as preparations continue towards the November general election. Vanuatu's environment minister says there will be no commercial fishing close to the shore within the border of the recently announced Melanesian Ocean Reserve initiative. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tradycyjny wywar z rośliny o właściwościach uspokajających w ciągu kilku lat stał się największym towarem eksportowym Vanuatu. Dlaczego jednak oprócz korzyści ten niespodziewany sukces niesie za sobą równie wiele problemów?

This week Anthony Albanese left the comforts of his high approval rating at home to land in the Pacific, hoping to sign historic defence agreements with Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. But he has returned to Australia empty-handed, with the influence of China looming large over negotiations. The prime minister now heads to the US where a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump poses its own challenges. Bridie Jabour talks to deputy editor Gabrielle Jackson, head of newsroom Mike Ticher and political editor Tom Mcllroy about the tricky diplomatic tightrope the PM is walking

The Prime Minister is leaving Papua New Guinea empty-handed after a landmark security agreement wasn't signed in the final hours. The delayed deal comes less than two weeks after a similar defence with Vanuatu was delayed over concerns it will affect their other relationships.

Hear about travel to Solomon Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from Travel Obscure about his adventurous trip in these remote Pacific islands. Why should you go to the Solomon Islands? Chris says, "There's lots of reasons. One of the reasons we didn't really focus on World War II history. One of my big reasons for going was it's an adventurous destination and I like an adventurous destination. There's not many people going on holiday to the Solomons, so that was one of the big appeals. But besides that amazing natural beauty: jungle-clad volcanic islands, turquoise oceans, and then below the surface of the ocean lots of sea creatures, coral reefs, very spectacular underwater environment." This is an adventurous loop through the Central Province: starting in Honiara, crossing to Savo Island for volcano hikes and megapode eggs, then finishing with shipwreck snorkeling at Roderick Bay before returning to Honiara. Flights: Most travelers arrive from Brisbane (easiest option). Other routes exist via Port Moresby (less reliable), Nadi, or Auckland (via Vanuatu). Practical tip: Honiara is the last place you'll find ATMs, pharmacies, or proper shops. Stock up on cash (Solomon dollars), insect repellent, sunscreen, snacks, and dry bags here.   Day 1 – Arrival in Honiara (Guadalcanal) ... https://amateurtraveler.com/solomon-islands/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ua le tau lau o le fa'amoemoe o le malo tele i le sainia i le vaiaso nei o le feagaiga o le puipuiga, le Nakamal Agreement, ma le faigamalo i Vanuatu.

Flags are to be lowered across the United States in honour of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who has died after being shot at a university in Utah. Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has offered another apology to the Indian Australian community as she tries to undo the damage caused by comments from Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Australia has been urged to wind down its fossil fuel exports by Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister, who says a recent advisory opinion from the World Court suggests the responsibilities of states now extend beyond domestic emissions. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - 米ユタ州の大学で、保守系の政治活動家として知られるチャーリー・カーク氏が講演中に銃で撃たれ、死亡しました。ジャシンタ・ナンピジンパ・プライス連邦上院議員によるインド系移民をめぐる発言で、自由党のスーザン・リー代表があらためて、オーストラリアのインド系コミュニティーに謝罪しました。今週から始まった太平洋諸島フォーラムで、バヌアツのラルフ・レゲンバヌ気候変動相はオーストラリアに対し、化石燃料の輸出を段階的に縮小していくよう求めました。2025年9月11日放送。

Một thỏa thuận an ninh quan trọng với Vanuatu đã bị đình hoãn, trước thềm Diễn đàn Quần đảo Thái Bình Dương, tại Quần đảo Solomon. Giữa những lo ngại về tác động đến quan hệ đối tác khu vực và đầu tư cơ sở hạ tầng của Vanuatu, Vanuatu cho biết thỏa thuận trị giá 500 triệu đô la với Úc, cần được xem xét thêm.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't expect to sign a $500 million economic and security agreement with Vanuatu in Port Vila today. A teenage girl has died after being mauled by a dog in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The Victorian Government is due to introduce legislation today to make the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria permanent and expand its responsibilities to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal people. - 太平洋諸島を訪れているアンソニー・アルバニージー首相は、バヌアツとの間の5億ドル規模の「ナカマル協定」について、最終的に署名するまでに、少し時間がかかると述べました。ニューサウスウェールズ州ハンター地域で、十代の少女が犬に襲われ死亡しました。ビクトリア州政府はきょう、州全域でファーストネーションの人々との条約を実施する新しい法案を提出する予定です。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Vanuatu amid uncertainty over Australia's ability to seal a $500 million development deal.

A major security agreement with Vanuatu has been delayed ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands. Amid concerns over the impacts on Vanuatu's regional partnerships and infrastructure investment, Vanuatu says the $500 million deal with Australia needs further consideration.

This week, Kelly talks with former assistant administrator of USAID, Erin McKee, in light of the department's gutting in recent months. She is now serving as the CEO of Nova Ukraina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States and throughout the world. Erin McKee is a career US diplomat who served as assistant administrator of the US Agency for International Development for Europe and Eurasia from 2022 to 2025. She also served as the United States ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu from 2019 to 2022 under both Presidents Trump and Biden. Her long career in USAID has spanned missions in Kazakhstan, Iraq, Peru, Bolivia, Israel, and Russia, and as Mission Director in Indonesia. Read more about Erin's work with Nova Ukraine here: https://novaukraine.org/category/press/ The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on August 28, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown