Podcasts about Vanuatu

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While the soccer World Cup draws attention to the major nations and stars of sport, soccer is also continuing to develop in the Pacific. The new OFC Professional League is intended to create a professional competition structure for the region for the first time. One person who is accompanying this change at close range is German trainer Lars Hopp. Born in Kiel, he has been mentoring the Vanuatu national team since 2025 and is also involved in building professional structures in the island state. - Während die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft die Aufmerksamkeit auf die großen Nationen und Stars des Sports lenkt, entwickelt sich auch im Pazifik der Fußball weiter. Mit der neuen OFC Professional League soll erstmals eine professionelle Wettbewerbsstruktur für die Region entstehen. Einer, der diesen Wandel aus nächster Nähe begleitet, ist der deutsche Trainer Lars Hopp. Seit 2025 betreut der gebürtige Kieler die Nationalmannschaft von Vanuatu und wirkt zugleich am Aufbau professioneller Strukturen im Inselstaat mit.

In Pacific Waves today: Amnesty call for suspension of Fiji police officers amid death probe; International Albinism Awareness Day to be marked in Fiji; NZDF Army engineer honoured for response work in Vanuatu; Fishing, Mining and Tourism in this week's Pacific Business brief. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Jessica Cory from the Vanuatu Tourism Office is back to share the latest destination updates as well as the new Vanuatu Specialist Program: Welkam Vanuatu.Hear about the destination's strong recovery and growth, including increased visitor numbers, the reopening of major hotels after the 2024 earthquake, new flight connections, and the return of Air Vanuatu's booking platform. Jess highlights Vanuatu's appeal to a wide range of travellers, from couples and families to adventure seekers, divers, and honeymooners, with cultural experiences becoming increasingly popular among Australian and New Zealand visitors. She recommends multi-island itineraries to fully experience the country's diversity, discusses new air access that makes short breaks easier than ever, and introduces the newly launched “Welkam Vanuatu” travel advisor training platform. Jess also challenges the perception that Vanuatu is only a cruise destination, encouraging travellers to return and explore its 83 islands, unique culture, and varied experiences beyond a brief port stop. Have you been to Vanuatu? What did you love about it?Vanuatu Tourism Office ResourcesWelkam Vanuatu Specialist Program: welkamvanuatu.travelVanuatu Website: vanuatu.travelJess' Email: jcory@vanuatu.travelJessica Cory LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessica-cory-86431858Thanks so much for listening! I love hearing from travel people, so feel free to reach out. If you have any requests let me know and I'll try to get them on.Cheers, CharlieConnect with Charlie Trevena Founder & Host | Travel Agent Takeaways Podcast & Destination WebinarsCharlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.auCharlie Trevena LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlietrevenaDestination Webinars' Library: destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-libraryDestination Webinars' LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/destination-webinars/  Destination Webinars' Facebook: facebook.com/destinationwebinars

In deze aflevering van FTM Interviewt spreekt redacteur Harm Ede Botje met klimaatjurist Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, die de afgelopen jaren de eilandstaat Vanuatu bijstond. Ze was nauw betrokken bij de klimaatzaak die Vanuatu aanhangig maakte bij het Internationaal Gerechtshof in Den Haag. Vorig jaar juli kwamen de rechters met een baanbrekend advies waarin landen werden verplicht het klimaat te beschermen om zo burgers wereldwijd een schone en gezonde leefomgeving te garanderen. ‘Ik ben erg verheugd over het resultaat,' zegt Wewerinke-Singh.

In deze aflevering van FTM Interviewt spreekt redacteur Harm Ede Botje met klimaatjurist Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, die de afgelopen jaren de eilandstaat Vanuatu bijstond. Ze was nauw betrokken bij de klimaatzaak die Vanuatu aanhangig maakte bij het Internationaal Gerechtshof in Den Haag. Vorig jaar juli kwamen de rechters met een baanbrekend advies waarin landen werden verplicht het klimaat te beschermen om zo burgers wereldwijd een schone en gezonde leefomgeving te garanderen. ‘Ik ben erg verheugd over het resultaat,' zegt Wewerinke-Singh.

Message preached at the Healing Jesus Pastors' Conference at Port Villa in Vanuatu on 29th May 2026.

Message preached at the Healing Jesus Pastors' Conference at Port Villa in Vanuatu on 29th May 2026.

Relationships are full of ups and downs but if you don't want to break up, how do you bring your relationship back from the brink? This week Sistas Let's Talk explores the ways women across the Pacific have saved their relationships by facing up to difficult conversations, seeking counselling and even turning to an agony aunt.  Natasha Meten speaks to Elsie Molou, a listener from Vanuatu who has been with her partner for 10 years, Fijian relationships counsellor Vika Bete Lumuni and comedian-turned-agony aunt Courtney Dawson in Aotearoa. Listen on ABC Radio Australia.

Today’s podcast was recorded on the highway en route to Moscow, ID. I discuss a few things I forgot to mention from Vanuatu, a big prayer request from China, a few thoughts on Iran, and more. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Don’t Miss these Classic Missionary Biographies I’ve edited and helped to publish: Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) The Autobiography of John G. Paton: Part I (JohnGPaton.com) The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

Today’s podcast was recorded on the highway en route to Moscow, ID. I discuss a few things I forgot to mention from Vanuatu, a big prayer request from China, a few thoughts on Iran, and more. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Don’t Miss these Classic Missionary Biographies I’ve edited and helped to publish: Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) The Autobiography of John G. Paton: Part I (JohnGPaton.com) The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

On my final day in Vanuatu, as I continue my work on Part II of John G. Paton’s autobiography, I read a portion from the forthcoming book that includes both George Mueller and C.H. Spurgeon. Then I discuss the growth of the Chinese church in the capital city of Vanuatu, Port Vila, before looking at the Chinese cities to pray for this week (PrayforChina.us). I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Pray for China (May 24-31): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-may-24-31-2026 Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

On my final day in Vanuatu, as I continue my work on Part II of John G. Paton’s autobiography, I read a portion from the forthcoming book that includes both George Mueller and C.H. Spurgeon. Then I discuss the growth of the Chinese church in the capital city of Vanuatu, Port Vila, before looking at the Chinese cities to pray for this week (PrayforChina.us). I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Pray for China (May 24-31): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-may-24-31-2026 Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

A Century of Sounds is a trip through one hundred years of sounds from all over the world, taken from the archives of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.It's a partnership between the museum and Cities and Memory, which is one of the world's largest sound projects, aiming to remix the world, one sound at a time. 100 artists were invited to each choose one field recording, to be inspired by the stories, the places and the history behind that sound, and to recompose that recording to reflect their own creative and emotional response to the sound.In this programme, throughout you'll hear first an excerpt from the field recording, and then the composition that sound inspired. The final collection presents a new way of listening to these recordings and the stories behind them, and suggests new ways of using sound to help us understand humanity, past and present.You can explore the entire project at https://citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds1. Afternoon beneath a palm shelter (Central African Republic) - recorded by Louis Sarno, 1986We sing together - micca2. Natar (song) on conch and musket (Vanuatu) - recorded by Raymond Ernst Clausen, 1962Duet for conch shell and synthesiser - Cities and Memory3. "Merer Pake": an nDavu trumpet signal (Vanuatu) - recorded by Raymond Ernst Clausen, 1962Drawn to the circle - Ana Habesh4. "Sapeh (type of three-stringed boat lute) being played (Malaysia) - recorded by Leslie Bennett, 1960To the land of the hornbills - Daniel Chudley - Le Corre5. Balonyona playing the geedal (bow harp) (Central African Republic) - recorded by Louis Sarno, 1992The rainforest - Liboi6. Instrumentals featuring the hyang piri and hojok (South Korea) - Laurence Rowland and Ernest Picken, 1972How I learnt to live with ghosts - Tim Saul7. Bayaka women singing yeyi (polyphonic song) in the forest (Central African Republic) - recorded by Louis Sarno (1993)Yeyi by Neil Foster8. Beggars singing for charity (Morocco) - recorded by Audrey Butt, Michael R. Emerson or Ralph Hudson Johnson, 1961Nothing changes (a begging I will go) by Subphotic9. Women singing (India) - recorded by Nicholas Justin Allen, 1981Kinnaur calling - Sonic-Soma10. Geedal (bow harp) played in the forest with male voices accompanying (Republic of Congo) - recorded by Louis Sarno, 2002Talea - Sonic Investigation Unit

A former U.S. health official tells us international cuts, and the shutdown of USAID, is hampering the response to the growing Ebola outbreak in Congo -- and recovery won't be easy. The tiny island country of Vanuatu convinces a majority of the world's countries to back a UN motion our guest says could make it a legal duty to fight climate change.The Department of Justice is creating a fund for people who say they were mistreated by the federal government. Police who defended the Capitol on January 6th are horrified that rioters are among those looking for a payout.We remember Frank Hayden -- who helped found the Special Olympics. Canadian Olympian Mark Tewksbury says his late friend changed millions of lives for the better. Scientists are finally able to classify an exciting fish with a long nose and what appears to be orange hair -- and name it after the long-nosed orange hairy elephant-like Sesame Street character it most resembles. For years, a souvenir Roman calendar has appeared to offer 12 months of photos of handsome priests -- but now an Italian newspaper has revealed they're not men of the cloth at all, just...men. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that has to admit they're all pretty hot under the collar.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

On May 14, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Benin, Indonesia, Madagascar, Namibia, Vanuatu, and a few other countries celebrated a National Holiday, complete with the closing of schools, banks, and government offices. In Germany, the holiday is called “Christi Himmelfahrt”, which likely brings a smile to us English speakers! “Christi Himmelfahrt” literally means “Christ's Heavenly Journey” and is a celebration of the day JESUS Ascended back to heaven, 40 days after His resurrection. Like Christmas, in most places, it has been highly secularized, often losing any real connection to the earthly life and ministry of JESUS. Learning this, raised a question for me. “Why don't we celebrate it?” The Ascension of JESUS back to heaven brought many incredible, tangible blessings to our lives. In fact, after some intense study, I would say that it rivals Christmas Day in the number and power of the blessings it provides us! I'm praying you'll make plans now to join us for this message, as we celebrate all JESUS has done for us in HIS return to heaven! Pastor Joe Still

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

We chat to Ray O’Leary, aka the face of Vanuatu tourism, and heard some great philosophical advice in the process.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/carrie-and-tommySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

He was an elite marathoner running 150 miles a week. A few years later, his SPECT brain scan looked comparable to 80-year-old patients with dementia. He was 22.Cameron George is the founder of Tru Kava and a member of the Kava Coalition. He has worked with physicians and researchers to modernize kava as a functional beverage category and has spent more than a decade studying plant pharmacology, GABA modulation, and nervous system recovery. In this conversation, Cameron explains the biochemical credit card model of synthetic drug dependency, why acetaldehyde — not ethanol — drives the effects of alcohol, and how traditional kava binds to GABA-A receptors without producing the depletion and tolerance seen with benzodiazepines. He describes how the kavalactone entourage effect enables reverse tolerance, the mechanism that allowed him to taper off benzodiazepines in under two months. Listeners learn the measurable impact of casual alcohol use on HRV and sleep architecture, the difference between real kava and US-market extracts, and the practical applications of kava for stress, focus, sleep, and alcohol-free social life.Cameron also shares his own collapse: the high-dose Adderall and benzodiazepines that nearly destroyed his nervous system, the years of multiple chemical sensitivity that followed, and the serendipitous phone call from a friend in Vanuatu that changed the trajectory of his recovery.This conversation is for anyone questioning the role alcohol plays in their performance, anyone who's been handed a prescription without answers, and anyone looking for a credible path back to a regulated nervous system.Cameron talks about:00:00 Why alcohol is a metabolic poison and acetaldehyde causes the buzz09:11 Biochemical credit cards: how synthetic substances drain your neurochemistry20:40 The Adderall and benzodiazepine prescription that broke his nervous system22:16 A SPECT brain scan comparable to 80-year-old dementia patients29:30 Autoimmune collapse, 10 grand mal seizures a day, and reacting to water31:33 The Vanuatu phone call that introduced him to traditional kava35:28 How kavalactones modulate GABA-A receptors37:10 Reverse tolerance: why kava heals the system instead of depleting it41:46 What hyper-sobriety, focus, and the kava afterglow feel like44:00 Why kava hepatotoxicity claims were debunked in 201446:30 Why traditional preparation beats kava extracts51:55 The 200 strains of kava and the vision to replace coffee cultureAdditional Resources✨ Follow Cameron George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron.george_/ ✨ Learn more about Tru Kava: https://trukava.com ✨ Connect with Cameron George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-george-0311aa185/ ✨ Follow Tru Kava on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trukava/ Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted, New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu, Starlink set to return to Papua New Guinea and a security deal between Fiji and Australia appears close. RNZ editor Koroi Hawkins with the latest from the region.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

In Pacific Waves today: Court orders Solomons PM to call parliament; Vanuatu builds classroom from shipping container; Big Super Rugby Pacific weekend for Moana and Drua. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week we're off to sunny Vanuatu with Alice Berry.

Ua vala'au atunu'u o le Pasefika mo se feagaiga e taofia ona toe fa'aaogāina le suau'u ma le kasa i le gaosiga o le malosi'aga. O le feagaiga, le Fossil Fuel Treaty, na fa'ai'ugāfonoina i le fonotaga na faia i le vaiaso nei i le ‘a'ai o Tassiriki i Vanuatu.

Kalm with Kava | Exploring Natural Ways to Calm Anxiety & Manage Stresswith Morgan SmithIn today's fast-paced world, many people are searching for natural, plant-based ways to calm anxiety and manage daily stress. In this episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Morgan Smith, a kava enthusiast, wellness entrepreneur, and CEO of Monsoon Beverages, as well as the operator of Pu‘īwa Hawaiian Farms.Morgan introduces us to kava, a traditional Pacific Island beverage with a long and respected history. For centuries, kava has been grown and consumed throughout islands such as Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa. Across these cultures, kava has symbolized respect and connection and has been used in social gatherings, spiritual ceremonies, and traditional healing practices.We explore how kava is now gaining attention in Western wellness circles for its calming and anxiolytic properties. Morgan explains that kava's effects come from its active compounds, kavalactones, which are concentrated in the root of the plant. These compounds interact with the brain's limbic system—particularly the amygdala, which plays a key role in emotional regulation. For many people, this interaction creates a sense of both mental and physical relaxation.Morgan describes kava as the opposite of coffee—an “anti-coffee,” if you will. While coffee is often used to energize and stimulate, kava is typically enjoyed in the evening to help the body unwind and the mind slow down. It doesn't produce intoxication like alcohol; instead, Morgan compares it to a strong chamomile tea with noticeable calming effects.Since I haven't personally tried kava, Morgan also walks us through what someone can expect when trying it for the first time. He shares that kava has a naturally bitter taste (definitely not sweet!) and may cause a mild tingling or numbing sensation in the mouth. Traditionally, kava is served in several small portions—often called “shells,” named after the coconut shells originally used to drink it.While kava may not be for everyone, this conversation opens the door to understanding natural herbal options that support relaxation, stress relief, and emotional well-being. It's a thoughtful exploration of ancient wisdom meeting modern wellness.To learn more about kava and Morgan's work, visit Kalm with Kava at https://kalmwithkava.com/✨ If you're curious about natural ways to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and support your nervous system, this episode is a must-listen.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit: