Podcasts about Vanuatu

Millionaires are not fleeing countries to escape taxes. The Tax Justice Network has analysed these claims and found it's questionable data published by a firm that helps the super-rich buy their way out of rules that apply to everybody else. In fact, things are changing for people in the business of helping to sell passports and residency. Some doors are closing... Plus, we look at the latest results from the Financial Secrecy Index - what are the latest global trends and have you heard of an anocracy?! Transcript of the show: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-2025-Taxcast-script_-millionaire-exodus-myth.pdf Further reading: Millionaire exodus did not occur, study reveals, Tax Justice Network https://taxjustice.net/press/millionaire-exodus-did-not-occur-study-reveals/  Millionaire “exodus” claim backtracked but media re-run story anyway, Tax Justice Network https://taxjustice.net/press/millionaire-exodus-claim-backtracked-but-media-re-run-story-anyway/  The ‘Millionaire Exodus' the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened, Byline Times https://bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/the-millionaire-exodus-the-uk-media-told-you-about-never-actually-happened/  Citizenship must not be up for sale, speech by the Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_14_18 EU Court Rules Malta's Golden Passport Program is Illegal, OCCRP https://www.occrp.org/en/news/eu-court-rules-maltas-golden-passport-program-is-illegal Influencer Andrew Tate got Vanuatu Passport Around Time of Arrest on Rape Charges https://www.occrp.org/en/news/exclusive-alleged-rapist-influencer-andrew-tate-got-vanuatu-passport-around-time-of-2022-arrest  Vanuatu: Council of the EU ends visa exemption https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/12/12/vanuatu-council-ends-visa-exemption/ Logged Pushbacks to Libya from Malta's SAR Zone Triple Since 2020, Over 5,000 People Forced Back https://www.amphora.media/2025/06/logged-pushbacks-to-libya-from-maltas-sar-zone-triple-since-2020-over-5000-people-forced-back Malta Migration Archive https://maltamigrationarchive.org/ Times of Malta Editorial: A shameful abdication of duty https://timesofmalta.com/article/editorial-a-shameful-abdication-duty.1107005 £160 billion could have been raised for the UK's public finances over the past three decades if UK tax residents on the annual rich lists had been asked to pay a two per cent wealth tax on their assets over £10 million - equivalent to the cost of building 80 new hospitals in that period. (Patriotic Millionaires UK) https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/latest-news/special-report-on-the-sunday-times-rich-list-the-missing-billions?mc_cid=2f5977ff81 Family statement: Robert Agius and Jamie Vella sentenced. Despite her murderers' attempts to silence her, Daphne's legacy endures. (Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation) https://www.daphne.foundation/en/2025/06/10/sentence-complicity Vanuatu, Financial Secrecy Index country profile, Tax Justice Network https://fsi.taxjustice.net/country-detail/#jurisdiction_id=VU&scoring_id=268 Reporting from the Passport Papers, Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation https://www.daphne.foundation/passport-papers/  Passport Papers: Henley and Partners' leaked documents show most applicants are from countries where dual citizenship is not permitted https://theshiftnews.com/2021/04/22/passport-papers-henley-and-partners-leaked-documents-show-most-applicants-are-from-countries-where-dual-citizenship-is-not-permitted/ The Passport King who Markets Citizenship for Cash, a Daphne Project investigation, OCCRP https://www.occrp.org/en/project/the-daphne-project/the-passport-king-who-markets-citizenship-for-cash Why rich foreigners may not rush to buy Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visas, Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-gold-card-visa-demand-rich-immigrants-green-card-lutnick-2025-5  The Taxcast website with all the Tax Justice Network podcasts in five different languages are available at https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/  

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In Pacific Waves today: PNG police blame overrun prisons on mass breakouts; Guam removed from US nuclear compensation Vanuatu completes WHO disaster evaluation; Dream come true for new All Black recruits. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Hear stories of underwater mailboxes, treehouse hotels, volcano boarding & meeting a 98-year-old Filipina tattoo artist. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this interview Jimena Serfaty talks about her experience exploring the Gobi desert in Mongolia, taking a hot air balloon in Laos, and embarking on a quest to find a legendary 98-year old tattoo artist in the Philippines.  She then talks about living in Australia and visiting Tuvalu where she ended up at a nigh club with the former Prime Minister.  Jime then describes her trip to Vanutu where she mailed a water-proof postcard from an under-water mailbox, stayed in a treehouse, and went volcano boarding.  She also describes visiting the island of Kiribati. Jime then talks us on her journey becoming a fully-remote entrepreneur, describes how she structures her travel lifestyle, and explains why she wants to travel to every country in the world. Finally she shares some of her best travel hacks and reflects on how all this travel has impacted her as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See HowI Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

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“I have claimed this land for God.” The words were written by John G. Paton and adorn the grave of his wife and child. It was a declaration of faith that God would bring the people of the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, to Himself. The islanders were thought of as savages; in fact Paton slept on the grave to prevent the bodies of his wife and child from being eaten by cannibals. Paton famously said, “If I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms.” Today the islands are full of churches—even some very close to the site of Mrs. Paton's grave. is the producer and director of a six-part video series called Missionary, which includes an episode about Paton, as well as others which tell the stories of famous missionaries. Listen as he tells why the church today needs the example of men and women sent by God and obedient to the Great Commission. Watch this of Stephen and the team tracking down Paton's legacy in Vanuatu. He'll also share about filming in England on the path of William Tyndale, as well as stories of David Livingston, Amy Carmichael, Hudson Taylor and William Carey.

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“I have claimed this land for God.” The words were written by John G. Paton and adorn the grave of his wife and child. It was a declaration of faith that God would bring the people of the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, to Himself. The islanders were thought of as savages; in fact Paton slept on the grave to prevent the bodies of his wife and child from being eaten by cannibals. Paton famously said, “If I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms.” Today the islands are full of churches—even some very close to the site of Mrs. Paton's grave. Stephen McKaskel is the producer and director of a six-part video series called Missionary, which includes an episode about Paton, as well as others which tell the stories of famous missionaries. Listen as he tells why the church today needs the example of men and women sent by God and obedient to the Great Commission. Watch this behind-the-scenes video of Stephen and the team tracking down Paton's legacy in Vanuatu. He'll also share about filming in England on the path of William Tyndale, as well as stories of David Livingston, Amy Carmichael, Hudson Taylor and William Carey. Stephen also shares what he wants viewers and churches to take away after viewing the Missionary film series. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Gov't: “We should have not allowed him in the first place” but “can't just go back and revoke based on information that is discovered later.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

In Pacific Waves today: Tuvalu PM calls for treaty on sea level rise in France; Registrations for overseas Samoan voters open; Self-described misogynist obtains Vanuatu citizenship; New breast screening campaign creating a cultural shift. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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An van. Dienderen is filmmaker en cultuurwetenschapper, en als docent en artistiek onderzoeker verbonden aan KASK & Conservatorium in Gent. De rode draad in haar werk is het problematische idee van neutraliteit in documentaire, en de vermeende objectiviteit van technische middelen zoals de filmcamera. Haar film Lili gaat bijvoorbeeld over Kodak die voor de kleurbalans van camera's de witte huid als norm neemt, met als resultaat dat elk huidtype dat niet aan die norm voldoet een afwijking vormt en alleen met extra moeite in beeld gebracht kan worden. In de film Prism onderzoekt An samen met samen met regisseurs Rosine Mbakam uit Kameroen en Eléonore Yameogo uit Burkina Faso de effecten en eventuele oplossingen van de scheve machtsverhouding ten opzichte van mensen van kleur in onze beeldcultuur. Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond in Amsterdam vertoont tot en met 13 juli Ans werk Cherry Blossoms, waarin een tolk in een verlaten Europees Parlement na een schijnbaar neutraal begin verwondering en betrokkenheid in haar vertaling toelaat. En misschien wel haar meest confronterende project tot nu toe, de film Kopiraet, die op dit moment wordt gemonteerd. An onderzoekt met professor antropologie Hugo DeBlock hoe om te gaan met het collectief eigendom van beelden op de republiek Vanuatu, een eilandengroep in Oceanië. Hoe kunnen filmbeelden genomen door Westerse filmmakers op een correcte manier terugkomen bij hun brongemeenschap, en is het mogelijk om jezelf als witte, Westerse filmmaker van je koloniale blik te ontdoen?  

Koroi discusses preparations for a snap election in Samoa, a year long teachers strike in Vanuatu and Nauru's negotiations with the US to allow seabed mining.

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Vanuatu nhấn mạnh đến hiện tượng biển đổi khí hậu, trong cuộc họp sắp tới với Úc. Hoàng gia Anh gởi lời thăm hỏi, đến các nạn nhân lũ lụt tại New South Wales. Khoản trợ cấp lũ lụt có thể nhận được bắt đầu từ hôm nay 30 tháng 5.

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How far would you go to protect your home?In this week's special episode, Christiana Figueres brings us a deeply personal and political dispatch from Vanuatu - a country on the frontlines of the climate crisis and at the heart of one of the most significant climate justice initiatives of our time.In conversations with voices from government (Minister Ralph Regenvanu), climate diplomacy (Christopher Bartlett), youth leadership and advocacy (Litiana Kalsrap), and the arts (Jean-Pascal Wahe), Christiana explores the legacy of colonisation, the meaning of land and sovereignty, and the moral power of a nation that is doing everything it can to protect its people and its planet.Alongside Paul Dickinson, she also considers Vanuatu's history as a climate leader and the decades-long struggle for loss and damage. Plus, they begin to unpack the landmark ICJ case that Vanuatu has initiated, and which we will be exploring further in future episodes.How is this island nation persevering in the face of rising seas and extreme weather? And what does the world owe to those who have done the least to cause our current crisis?This episode features songs recorded by Christiana in the village of Imaki, on Tanna island, and additional wildlife recordings from Vanuatu by Dominik M. Ramík.Learn more

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As the US federal government drifts further into anti-climate rhetoric and abandons its national and international commitments, can non-state actors hold the line?With Christiana Figueres away in Vanuatu, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson take the reins to explore how climate progress is increasingly being driven by - or being left to - businesses and non-profits. They unpack the mounting challenges facing climate-aligned companies, the promise and complexity of existing voluntary initiatives, and the role that the private sector can play in driving innovation, accountability, and ambition in the absence of strong national leadership.Later, they speak with Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group, about the shifting reality for businesses trying to lead on climate in the US and beyond. And they ask her to address some of the rumours surrounding Climate Week NYC: Is it happening? Will it definitely be held in New York? And how can it become a beacon of action in an age of political uncertainty?Plus: Tom and Paul consider the upcoming ruling in a ground-breaking climate liability case with potentially seismic impacts.Learn more ⚖️ Details and documents on the Luciano Lliusya v. RWE EG legal case

National Party Leader David Littleproud warns his party shouldn't be underestimated, despite its divorce from the Liberal Party... Australia looks to deepen ties with Vanuatu... and Australian Ange Postecoglou creates history, as Tottenham win the Europa League final.

The National Party and Liberal Party have not been able to reach a coalition agreement, ending a partnership between the two parties. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in the Pacific to meet with the prime ministers and foreign ministers of Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Residents of New South Wales Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions have been hit hard by severe weather in the past 24 hours, with no reprieve from enduring rain in the coming days. - 国民党と自由党が、保守連合としての79年にわたる関係に終止符を打ちます。オーストラリアのペニー・ウォン外相が、選挙後初となる外遊で太平洋諸島を訪れています。激しい天候に見舞われているニューサウスウェールズ州のハンター地方とミッドノースコーストでは、30校が休校となっています。午後１時から放送されたラジオ番組のニュース部分をお届けします。

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Barry Perrins recently crossed his wake completing a 9-year circumnavigation aboard steel Van de Stadt.  We talk about his boat, the pros and cons of steel boats, his route, New Zealand, crocodiles in Australia, friendly people, Vanuatu, whale sharks, dancing with manta rays, anchors, lessons learned, nature, profound revelations, and more.  Links and photos are on the shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

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What topic would you like us to cover next?Ever wondered what makes truly exceptional chocolate? The secret might be sitting right beneath its roots - volcanic soil.Tamsin Daniel, Head of Marketing at Firetree Chocolate, takes us on a fascinating journey through the world of premium chocolate production, revealing how cocoa grown in the nutrient-rich volcanic soils of remote islands creates distinctively complex flavour profiles that chocolate lovers are increasingly willing to pay premium prices for.What makes Firetree's approach particularly interesting is their commitment to the bean-to-bar process. Working directly with small-scale farmers in places like the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the Philippines, they're creating chocolate with nuanced taste notes that challenge conventional chocolate making. Tamsin shares insights from her remarkable career working with iconic food brands including Newman's Own, Pataks spices, and Betty's Tea Rooms. Her candid "chickpea disaster" story from an early marketing trip to India with Meena Patak offers a humbling reminder of how even the smallest details can impact marketing success. The conversation explores broader food marketing trends, including the shift toward taste appreciation, ethical sourcing considerations, and how major retailers like Tesco are recognising consumer demand for more sophisticated offerings.Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast, food marketer, or business owner interested in premium product positioning, this episode delivers valuable insights into how authentic product differentiation combined with distinctive brand positioning creates lasting consumer appeal.  Is your marketing strategy ready for 2025? Book a free 15-min discovery call with Chris to get tailored insights to boost your brand's growth.

Vanuatu increases CIIP investment thresholds by 15-20%, as single applicant contributions rise from $100,000 to $115,000.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: The country of Vanuatu is on which continent? Question 2: What is the capital city of Oman? Question 3: What is the capital city of Lithuania? Question 4: Rome is the capital city of which country? Question 5: What is the capital city of Italy? Question 6: Which of these Russian cities is not located in European Russia? Question 7: What is the capital of Ireland? Question 8: In which country would you find the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont Saint Michel? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A cross-party delegation of MPs recently visited Tonga, Hawai'i and Vanuatu as part of a Pacific trip organised by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Earlier this week, New Zealand First proposed new legislation that would exclude trans communities from the definition of “woman” and “man” in law. Winston Peters defended the bill on RNZ's Morning Report, where he called interviewer Corin Dann a “disgrace” for raising the criticism against the bill that was brought forward by opposition parties. During this interview, Peters threatened to cut RNZ's government funding. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about all of these topics.

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Join us as we get everyone ready for the 3rd Annual No Planet B Jamboree!  We'll share music from all 3 performers on the line-up and some additional "sunny" tracks in hopes to root on some lovely weather for the event.We will also have some great guests, including:Paige Roth from Reverb.orgLisa Pammer from Green Pond PackagingAims Koh from The Running KindLearn more about the Pre-Jamboree Fun Run hosted by The Running KindAnd we'll share some articles from journalists who're providing important updates on what's going on in the world.Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms - ReutersCan Pulling Carbon from Thin Air Slow Climate Change? - Scientific AmericanNot the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie review – an optimist's guide to the climate crisis - review by The GuardianTop 15 Climate Tech Startups Revolutionizing Sustainability in 2024 - VisableWhether you're planning on joining us for the live, in-person event this Saturday or not, this Pre-Jam is not to be missed!Music shared during this episode, with permission from each artist:"Lost Without" by Shane Guerrette"Lucille" by Roberta Faceplant"Love You To Death" by Drew & the Blue"Mississippi Sun" by Roi & the Secret People"Red Hot Sun" by Nervous Nikki & the Chill Pills#noplanetbjamboreeText us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better! Let's catch a live show together soon!#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival