Charles Hakwa
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Second seal sighted in Futuna, species unconfirmed (opens the original)
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A second seal has been sighted in Futuna waters, just one week after a young New Zealand fur seal was found at Sinou Beach, prompting renewed safety warnings for residents. The animal was described as having a dark upper body and a white underside, but its species has not yet been formally confirmed. The Futuna Area Council (FAC) posted yesterday that the second seal was found swimming in Herald Bay, between Tai Teana and Saveraro Passage. Residents have been advised to keep their distance from
New Zealand expert confirms historic fur seal sighting on Futuna (opens the original)
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A New Zealand marine mammal expert has confirmed that the seal spotted on Futuna Island is a young New Zealand fur seal, known by its Maori name kekeno. The seal was discovered at Sinou Beach in the Mission Bay area of Futuna early yesterday morning, with photographs quickly spreading on social media. Hannah Hendriks, Technical Advisor for Marine Species at the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC), examined photographs of the animal provided by the Vanuatu Daily Post and confirmed its id
Seasonal work agents support Vanuatu’s Flying Doctor after MV Matui tragedy (opens the original)
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Seasonal employment recruitment agents in Vanuatu have come together to support Dr Mark Turnbullâs medical evacuation and search and rescue (SAR) operations following the MV Matui tragedy. The agents agreed on a collective financial contribution at a recent meeting, with the funds to be deposited into Dr Turnbullâs operational account. Recruitment agent Dan Dempsey said the contribution was made in recognition of Dr Turnbullâs work supporting communities during medical emergencies and the
PNG community to host 51st Independence anniversary today (opens the original)
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The Papua New Guinea (PNG) community in Port Vila will celebrate the countryâs 51st Independence Day today, 16 September 2026, with a day-long programme of cultural performances, music and community activities. Organised by the PNG Volunteer Committee in partnership with the local PNG community, this yearâs celebration is centred on the theme, âCelebrating PNG Independence, Unity, Culture and Friendshipâ. The programme will begin at 6am at Fatumaru Bay, where participants will gather for
MV Matui not certified to carry more than 30 passengers, bypassed mandatory pre-departure inspections: VMSA (opens the original)
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The Master and owners of the ill-fated inter-island vessel MV Matui could face manslaughter charges following the sinking, after the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) confirmed the vessel was not certified to carry more than 30 passengers. In an exclusive response to the Vanuatu Daily Post, Lloyd Fikiasi, Deputy Commissioner for International and Legal Affairs at VMSA, said the vessel departed Luganville wharf without the knowledge of VMSA staff, was not certified to carry the number of p
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