Sources: Radio Australia
Vanuatuans hold the first national constitutional referendum to vote on amendments related to party switching. 2024-05-29
Vanuatuans head to the polls in a snap election to vote for the members of parliament. 2022-10-13
The Vanuatuan opposition files a no-confidence motion against the government of Prime Minister Bob Loughman over allegations of excessive spending for self-interest in times of national crisis. The country's economy has been severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of Cyclone Harold last year. This motion is the first attempt to oust Loughman since he formed a government last year. 2021-06-1
Indonesia accuses Vanuatu of having an "excessive and unhealthy obsession" about West Papua. The remark comes after Vanuatuan Prime Minister Bob Loughman warned the international community about "human rights violations and abuses" in the region. 2020-09-28
Tsunami waves reportedly strike parts of New Caledonia and northern Vanuatu following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake centered near the Loyalty Islands. 2018-12-5
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits off the coast of the Vanuatu island of Malakula, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) to issue a tsunami warning for the coasts of New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which was later cancelled. 2016-04-29
Russia becomes the 156th member of the World Trade Organization. Vanuatu becomes the 157th member. 2012-08-22
A pair of earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.0, occur in Vanuatu. 2011-08-20
The 41st annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit opens in Port Vila, Vanuatu. 2010-08-3