USP Emalus Campus to resume semester next month
USP Emalus campus closed due to earthquake damage, delaying the Feb 24 start. Online apps encouraged, paper forms available. Re-enrollment open for recent students.
USP Emalus campus closed due to earthquake damage, delaying the Feb 24 start. Online apps encouraged, paper forms available. Re-enrollment open for recent students.
Mystery Island tourism suffers from Port Vila lockdown, hindering product access & banking. Despite challenges, cruise visits continue & island remains popular.
Vanuatu officers deployed for election duty were unable to vote, raising constitutional concerns. Proxy voting was limited, and reform is urged for future elections.
A month after a 7.3 quake hit Port Vila, damaged buildings pose collapse risk, especially near the Ministry of Lands and "Wang Building." Residents fear for safety; aftershocks worsen situation. Demolition is urgently needed.
Port Vila buildings bypassed planning. State buildings lack scrutiny, causing damage from recent earthquake. Council aims for stricter code compliance & new zoning.
Australia supports a Solomon Islands oral history project ("Wol Wo Tu...") on WWII and independence. It will record local perspectives and involve PNG project experts.
