Latest Vanuatu News & Updates

Funafuti, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Maina Vakafua Talia, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across areas, including climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development and capacity building.Following the meeting, the MoS took his social media platform X and posted: ‘Happy to meet Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Mai…

Port Vila, April 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday called on Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat in Port Vila, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Both sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to the well-being and development of the people of both countries.Following the meeting, the MoS took to X and posted: “Honoured to call on Jotham Napat, Prime Minister of Vanuatu. Held…

Port Vila, April 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday met Xavier Emanuel Harry, Vanuatu’s Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, International Cooperation and External Trade, and held discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a reliable partner in Vanuatu’s development efforts.Following the meeting, the MoS took to X and posted, “Pleased to meet Xavier Emanuel Harry, Acting Minister…

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule of the inaugural Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy, which will be held in Rwanda. The tournament will start on April 19 and will run till May 2. It will be organised in Kigali city, where The Gahanga Cricket Stadium’s two adjoining grounds will host the matches.According to the schedule, Italy will take on host Rwanda on the opening day of the five-team tournament, while Nepal takes on the USA. Vanuatu have …

Port Moresby, April 13 (IANS) Samoa will make a second consecutive appearance at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup after winning the 2026 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Papua New Guinea on Monday.Olive Lefaga Lemoe’s side went unbeaten at Amini Park in Port Moresby, beating Fiji, Indonesia, Vanuatu and the hosts to claim the trophy.Samoa defeated Fiji on the final day to close out their campaign and claim World Cup tickets, this time defending 130. Avetia Mapu, who led the side at the 2024 editi…