Quake-hit Vanuatu to reopen to commercial flights amid seven-day state of emergency

PORT VILA (Vanuatu), Dec 21 — Vanuatu said on Saturday it will lift a suspension on commercial flights to restart its vital tourism industry following an earthquake that killed at least 12 people. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the main island on …

'Get them to safety': Australian father's plea as 'traumatised' family 'left behind' in Vanuatu

This week, hundreds of Australians have been reunited with their families after being evacuated from Vanuatu following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake. Now, one Brisbane father has told SBS News his family is still in limbo, and he believes his son — who uses a …

Vanuatu to resume international commercial airline operations

SUVA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Port Vila International Airport will be reopened on Sunday to commercial airline operations, which had been suspended following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. Airports Vanuatu Limited, owner and …

Honiara Hosts Concert for Vanuatu

Honiara musicians and residents have organized a two-day concert this weekend to raise funds in support of recovery efforts in Vanuatu following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck off Port Vila on December 17, 2024. The event, inspired by discussions …

Vanuatu reopening to commercial flights as quake toll hits 12

PORT VILA - Vanuatu said on Saturday it will lift a suspension on commercial flights to restart its vital tourism industry following an earthquake that killed at least 12 people. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the main island on Tuesday, toppling …

RFMF team to assist in Vanuatu

Mr Rabuka confirmed that the RFMF team will remain in Vanuatu throughout the Christmas period to support ongoing relief operations. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) will send a team to Vanuatu to …

Father's plea after Aussie boy stuck in Vanuatu following earthquake disaster

A Queensland father is pleading for help to bring his son and family home from the Vanuatu disaster zone in time for Christmas. "He had to be carried by his mother and his 78-year-old grandmother out of the house when it happened," he said. A …

Fiji Airways to resume service to Vanuatu from Sunday

Fiji Airways will start flying to Vanuatu from tomorrow and has scheduled two flights to the recent earthquake hit country. The first flight departs at 11:30am on a Boeing 737 and at 2:30pm, an ATR72 plane will be used for the second service. Another two …

Vanuatu earthquake: Last repatriation from Port Vila, water in short supply

New Zealand support has arrived in Vanuatu after this week's earthquake. Photo: RNZ / Koroi Hawkins Boarding has started for New Zealand's last repatriation flight from Port Vila after Tuesday's magnitude 7.3 earthquake. Passengers heading …

Aussie boy with cerebral palsy caught in Vanuatu earthquake