To be a driver or chauffeur may seem less important a profession for some if not many, but for Ben Pakoa, of Tongoa, now 81 years old, being a chauffeur in the then New Hebrides and today Vanuatu, was a perfect job for two reasons.

Being one of the most influential individuals in our country’s historical past, Maxime Carlot Korman holds one of the greatest record of all times as being one of the first, former francophone Prime Minister during the 4th Legislation.

Having a cup of tea, Milo or coffee at the Port Vila Market House is something many Port Vila residents have experienced, whether rushing to work and having no time for breakfast at home or whether you are having afternoon tea or keeping warm in the evenings.

Growing up, young Walter wanted to make a positive difference for his people. He thought hard about what he could do. Should he follow the common paths for educated Melanesians and do law, medicine or teaching? Walter decided to study for priesthood in the Anglican Church in New Zealand. Lit…

Once a boy named Nafuki grew up in Erromango’s rugged interior before being sent down the mountain to the mission primary school, where ‘Allen’ became his English name.

Once a girl named Grace Mera was born. She was her parents’ only child. Her father, an Anglican priest, died six months after her birth. His family and her mother’s family took it upon themselves to prepare Grace for leadership.

Growing up in Lamap village, young François loved listening to the radio. He would listen to as many different programmes as possible, whether plays, songs or simply the news. Radio brought the world to François’ village.

There was once a Malekula girl named Jane who loved to read. Although she was the youngest of five children and only six years old, Jane had to leave school suddenly to take care of her very ill older sister. Her uncle, a teacher, knew that Jane loved to read so every time he came to visit, …

The colonial experience in the New Hebrides has created a complex society resulting from the interplay of the various facets of that social order.

Forty years of Independence will be celebrated this month as nationally, we reminisce about the struggles of our forefathers and leaders to bring this country to political independence and maintain our sovereignty as a nation.

Former Chairman of Vanuatu Free West Papua Committee and current member of the Vanuatu West Papua Unification and Association Committee, Morris Kaloran said his Committee received approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the Independence Anniversary Committee to allow VWPUAC …

40 years ago, we achieved what seemed undeniably impossible and unachievable, but in the eyes of our founding fathers it involved more than just handshakes and public protests.

Queen Elizabeth II has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Pastor Obed Moses Tallis on the occasion of the nation’s 40th Independence Anniversary.

Australian High Commissioner to Vanuatu

“To me, independence means freedom - freedom from those two governments. But it took a few years for us ni vans to work together.”

A man of culture with exceptional leadership skills, Kalkot Mataskelekele Mauliliu is one of the few remaining founding fathers that struggled for the freedom of our nation and has succeeded in every way possible.

For Sawia Kalanga, now 84 years old, 30th July 1980 meant more than just becoming politically independent and having an own flag and passport.

Over the past recent years, the debated topic of Women in Politics grew on to become a misimpression, in the eyes of many it had lost its preference and had won more doubts than hope.

Highlights of Reporting as Radio and Newspaper and Photojournalist in New Hebrides & Vanuatu

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