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Tue, 16 Feb 2021, 16:33 16:33 PM | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR 4.9 quake 17 Feb 12:57 am (GMT +9) An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred 35 minutes ago 85 km south of Nishinoomote, Japan, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 21.5 km beneath the epicenter near Nishinoomote, Nishinoomote Shi, Kagoshima, Japan, after midnight on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 12:57 am local time. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the...

Pacific gem has more than just beaches 9 Jan, 2021 11:00 AM 4 minutes to read Life-changing adventures - and a slice of local culture - are waiting in island hideaways. A visit to the islands of Vanuatu has everything youd expect of a Pacific holiday – blue seas and gorgeous white sandy beaches. At the same time it offers so much more. From its world-famous scuba diving sites, to unique performances of water music, kayak trips through rainforests and a chance to experience the local culture u...

There was no car accident, nor death reported in Port Vila or Efate during the Christmas festivities, according to the office of the Commissioner of Police. Seven people were apprehended and detained by police for drunken behavior and public disturbances, while fifteen vehicles were confiscated for non-compliance with vehicle roadworthiness regulations and eight vehicles were confiscated because the drivers were under the influence of alcohol. Police checkpoints, set up at strategic points, aro...

Two Members of Parliament from the Opposition bloc have joined the Government.

Premium Content Subscriber only What a massive year it has been for the Mackay region with COVID-19 and the local and state elections undoubtedly the guiding forces. With that there has been a renewed vigour on speaking out on the issues that mattered. So without further ado, here are some of the Mackay region personalities who featured in the headlines throughout 2020:   Vicki Blackburn Vicki Blackburn, a mum plagued by "what ifs" since her daughter was brutally killed in Mackay almost s...

VTO is a proud sponsor of the inaugural Nabanga Stringband Competition, held in November this year. As part of VTO’s sponsorship of the event, VTO offered the winner of the competition’s People’s Choice Award the free production of a music video as a prize. The group that won this year’s People’s Choice Award was Makura Tokolau from Makira Island. First formed in the 1970s, Makura Tokolau is a mainstay of Vanuatu’s music scene. The group has written a new song, â�...

In its annual retreat on serene Pele Island last week, Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) Board of Directors has reviewed and approved its TIV Strategic Plan (2012-2016) with the emphasis to “Free Vanuatu from corruption”, as well as the Transparency Vanuatu Staff Manual. After electing Mr. Joe Kalo of Emae Island to head the Board, in his message, the new Chairman reminded the Board and the country of what it means to graduate from the LDC category. He began by saying, “Ou...

Unidentified person or persons had illegally broken into the office. The company believes it was a group of people who were involved in the break in. Those people went into the building through one of the windows facing the Shefa Provincial Headquarters.  It was obvious that they were looking for money. The General Manager, also the owner of Copy Express, Christian Mitchell confirmed nothing was stolen except an amount of Vt5,000 which was their petty cash. He discovered also that three hand...

Local farmers from Pele island, Paunangisu, Siviri, Lelepa, Malafau and Tanoliu are fortunate to attend a two-day training on nursery support with fruits and vegetables that is currently taking place at Tasivanua Envrionment Education and Resource Centre, Emua village. The training was organized by the European Union Vanuatu Value Chain Programme (EU VaVaC), Fruits and Vegetables Project Officer with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Alexander Micky Wong. EU VaVaC Frui...