Australia zeroes in on Vanuatu pact as leaders gather

"From the Australian point of view, they will see this underlining and formalising their role as Vanuatu's primary security and economic partner going forward," said Mr Batley, from the Australian National University's Department of Pacific Affairs.

BSP ushering in a new era of banking

BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has reopened its flagship Port Moresby Branch, marking a transformative milestone in its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence in banking across PNG and the South Pacific. Valued at K4 million, the...

Vanuatu Trade Commission champions digital future with AI focus for education at GNAPS conference

By: Gloria Anderson The Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana has thrown its weight behind Africa’s digital future, spotlighting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for educational and economic transformation. Delivering the keynote address at the...

Vanuatu Named Fastest Citizenship-by-Investment Program in 2025 as Global Demand for Second Passports Rises

In a year where mobility, compliance, and economic diversification continue to dominate global conversations, citizenship-by-investment programs have once again emerged as focal points for individuals and families seeking greater international...

Chan to be honoured on K100 banknote

ACCOUNTABILITY and access to funding will be the focus of a €300 million investment package for Pacific nations announced by the European Union (EU). EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, highlighted the need for funders to...

Aho Baa Kɛse Festival: Vanuatu Trade Commissioner champions culture and development in Gomoa Assin

By Gloria Anderson Rich tradition, unity, and cultural pride were on full display in Gomoa Assin as the Chiefs and people marked the grand Aho Baa Kɛse Festival, chaired by Vanuatu’s Trade Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Amb. Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee....

Worries mount for businesses as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation

Bangladesh is poised to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its development journey. As per media reports, the interim government has also reaffirmed that the country’s...

Victorian company loses court bid to keep pre-Columbian artefact

It's a tale worthy of an Indiana Jones saga, involving allegations of looting, archaeology and an ancient civilisation, which has stretched from South America to Melbourne. It all came to a head today in Canberra when Victorian company Palmanova...

Heroism and heartbreak: Two AFP officers receive bravery awards for conduct during 2024 Vanuatu earthquake

Two AFP officers last night (3 September, 2025) received National Bravery Awards for running into the fray amidst the chaos following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which hit Vanuatu in December, 2024. AFP Sergeant Aaron Cox and Inspector Peter...

Three Men Detained After Vanuatu’s Largest Cocaine Haul Since 2013

Vanuatu authorities seized 450 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in the country’s biggest drug bust in more than a decade, officials said Tuesday. Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Napuat told reporters that three men—two Turkish citizens and one...

Nigeria Not Bothered About US President Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Policies – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nigeria’s economy is not moved by whatever trade policies the United States president, Donald Trump, has brought or plans to bring. Tinubu, on Tuesday, told visiting members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO)...

Businesses for delaying LDC graduation by up to 5 years

The country’s major trade bodies urged the government to seek a three- to five-year delay in Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Countries status. They also stated that some major sectors, such as readymade garments and...

Entrepreneurs, business chambers seek 5-6 years for LDC graduation

A press briefing titled 'LDC Graduation: Challenges Ahead' was organized today by ICC Bangladesh and major national trade organizations at a city hotel. Photo: ICC DHAKA, Aug 24, 2025 (BSS) - Country's key entrepreneurs and business chambers today...

Businesses demand LDC graduation delayed by up to 5 years

Highlights: Business groups urge 3–5 year delay in LDC graduation Graduation planned for November 2026 after meeting UN criteria Export tariffs may rise, risking 6–14% export decline Loss of LDC benefits threatens pharma patents, apparel industry...

Pact to protect high seas struck by 60 countries

SEATTLE -- A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year. The High Seas Treaty is the first legal framework...

Free speech has never been ‘free’

Almost 30 years ago, as an Aboriginal kid growing up just south of Brisbane, I commenced my formal education in Australian history at Trinity College, Beenleigh. Dr Hamilton Russell Cowie’s seminal work on the country’s past dominated the...

Coalition denial makes Labor seem reasonable on climate – but neither is ambitious enough

Only an ambitious government can reap the economic benefits of the net zero transition for the Australian people, and ambition is in short supply. Labor continues to talk out of both sides of its mouth, setting a target range in line with its...

Credit Corporation Reports Strong 2024 Performance, Advances as Commercial Bank

Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited has outlined its transformation into a commercial bank and reported a solid financial performance for 2024, with Chief Executive Officer Danny Robinson reaffirming confidence in the Group’s future. Robinson shared...

Body of pilot recovered a day after light plane crash in 'full-on terrain'

The body of a man, yet to be identified, has been recovered, a day after a light plane crashed in "full-on terrain" in southern NSW. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) the aircraft left Bankstown Airport in Sydney's west...

African Debt & Climate Change: How the ICJ’s Vanuatu Ruling Could be Used for Broader Justice

Africa, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, International Justice, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion A view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Peace...