Vanessa Quai to release Christmas album
Vanessa Quai will be releasing a Christmas album in 2018! Please check Au bon marche number 2 to...
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Category: Arts & Culture
YUMI JAM 2018
FULL WEEK OF WORKSHOPS with some of the best dancers from around the Pacific! NZ, Tonga, Samoa,...
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Silent Stand against Sexual Harassment November 28th 2018
The Silent Stand against Sexual Harassment held yesterday afternoon was an opportunity to bring...
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Opening of 16 Days of Activism 2018
“Violence against women is the biggest shame for us in Vanuatu..we must and we will continue...
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Litiana Carlo Kalsrap – Sista Gat Style
Litiana is a youth leader, committed to mobilising young people as a force for positive social and...
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Solomon Islands 2018 Fashion Week
Solomons Fashion Week hem bin stat finis long Honiara long Mande an bae hem finis long Sarere...
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Bargain hunters get ready for Saturday’s PVIS BIG Sale!
The Port Vila International School’s (PVIS) popular annual BIG Sale is on again TOMOROW morning...
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Art by Joseph John
Discover Joseph John Art and the passion of the artist for the harmony between humans and mother...
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Kiwanis Melbourne Cup Ladies Luncheon by Groovy Banana
One of those beautiful afternoons, at Warwick Le Lagon – Vanuatu, enjoying music, champagne,...
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Upcoming Ni-Vanuatu Fashion Designers To Look Out For
While other Pacific nations such as Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have a visible...
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Eau Des Iles showcases perfume range at Pacific Runway
Eau Des Iles showcased their perfume range for the first time in Australia at Pacific Runway, and...
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Vanuatu student journalist launches first poetry collection and aims higher
Vanuatu student journalist Telstar Jimmy launched her first poetry book in Fiji last week and vows...
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Fest’Napuan 2018
No mestem Fest’Napuan long yia ia! Hemi nambawan muisik festival blong yumi long Vanuatu....
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Lola Watt – Sista Gat Style
Lola Watt keeps herself busy by studying an online course in marketing and events. In her spare...
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Lehina Faerua – Sista Gat Style
Lehina is one of those girls who just has the ‘IT’ factor. She is the kind of person who is not...
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Saralana Slow Food Festival on Friday 28th September 2018
Friday 28th September 2018 bai ikat bigfala WAN DEI SLOW FOOD FARE hemia long Saralana Park long...
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No I Minim No music video about consent
Rap video ia i tokbaot we yumi no mas mekem any samting aksen long patna blong yu we yu fren long...
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“GEL PAWA – Inspiring Change”
ActionAid in partnership with the Department of Women’s Affairs has been implementing the Gel Pawa...
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Remix1 Exhibition Opening on Wednesday 19th September
A new exhibition that mixes ‘kastom’ ideas or styles with new media or contemporary art forms....
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Congratulations to Tristina Karae – Winner of Sista Birthday Competition
For Sista’s 2nd Birthday Competition question, we challenged our readers to explore why it’s...
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Australian High Commission funds art materials for women artists
Australian High Commission, Vanuatu hemi givim funding blong paem art materials blong developmen...
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Calling on storytellers to submit pieces focused on self and collective care in climate justice movement!
Attention Storytellers! The Young Feminists for Climate Justice network is calling on all...
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Vanuatu Dress Making Class from January 7th – 11th 2019
VANUATU BOOK A SPOT NOW! Dress making class in Vanuatu will be held on January 7th 2019 to January...
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EAU DES ÎLES to feature in Pacific Runway in Sydney, Australia
EAU DES ÎLES will be showcasing their frangrances in this year’s Pacific Runway in Sydney,...
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TOKTOK 2018 GETS UNDERWAY
Deputy Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who is also minister responsible for tourism, gave an upbeat...
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The First Ever Mr and Miss Emalus Pageant 2018
On August 25th 2018, USP Emalus Campus held its first ever Mr and Miss Emalus Pageant. With over...
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Martina Welegtabit and Raine Kalotiti – Sista Gat Style Double Feature
With some never-before-seen-pics! Martina and Raine are participants of the Gel Pawa program and...
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Miss Ifira title won by surprise entrant
SEVENTEEN-year-old schoolgirl Leirea Kalsakau has won the Miss Ifira title only a week after...
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Vanuatu names founding PM’s daughter Laura as Papua envoy
By the Vanuatu Independent The Vanuatu government has appointed Laura Lini, daughter of founding...
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“Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu” Exhibition opening on Wed 8th Aug, 5pm at Fondation Suzanne Bastien Gallery
Due to the success of last years show, “Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu” Portrait Prize/Exhibition will be...
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Stephanie Ephraim – Sista Gat Style
Check out these never before seen photos! Happy 38th Independence Vanuatu! Stephanie Ephraim is...
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Mamas Melek Lafet Titi-A-Thon on Thursday 2nd August
Celebration and concert for World Breastfeeding Week 2018. All welcome as mothers and babies...
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2018 INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday, the 21st, at our usual venue, Espace Alliance Francaise – doors open at 10:00am...
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Chiefs thank songstress for donating Vt500,000
Ambae’s own songstress Vanessa Quai and her Management Team have walked the talk and donated over...
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Aelan Chocolate wins International Chocolate Awards in all categories!
All our Aelan Chocolate sent to the International Chocolate Salon – Artisan Chocolate Awards...
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Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu exhibition 2018 will be opening on Wednesday August 8
Since “Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu” portrait prize/exhibition last year, we’ve had plenty of artists and...
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Vanuatu to host next Melanesian Arts Festival
Vanuatu will host the next Melanesian Arts Festival in 2022 – that is four years of preparations...
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Litiana Alexandra Kalsrap pictured here in her Vanuatu Island dress with Prince Harry.
Congratulations to 350 Vanuatu‘s Assistant Coordinator Litiana Alexandra Kalsrap pictured...
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Melanesian Arts Festival 2018
Getting ready to start the fire Melanesian Arts Festival 2018 official opening. Photos taken by...
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Esline Felix – Sista Gat Style
Owner of Ile Beauty Salon, Esline is an advocate for empowering rural women to learn spa and...
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Remember Me While I’m Gone – In Memory of Late President Lonsdale
In Memory of Late Head of State, President Baldwin Lonsdale Remember me while I’m gone The same...
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Fête de la Musique on June 21st 2018
June 21th from 5pm: the French Alliance stage will host a variety of groups: Beginners, amateurs...
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Opening Night: ‘Basket mo Mat’ and ‘Yangfala Artis Blong Tumoro’ exhibitions
The Fondation Suzanne Bastien (FSB) Gallery on Pango road will be opening two exhibitions –...
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Applications for YHER Pacific are now open
We are pleased to announce that Applications for YHER Pacific are now open! YGAP wants to connect...
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SMART Sistas wants to travel to Mexico
The SMART Sistas wants to travel to Mexico in just a couple of months, but they need your help to...
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Marie Louise Milne – Sista Gat Style
Never Before Seen Photos!! Marie Louise Milne, also known as Malou, is a force to be reckoned...
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Countdown to Launching of 4-Year ‘Respect’ Campaign
World Vision Vanuatu is pleased to announce the launch of its four-year campaign ‘It takes respect...
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The day a stranger thought my dad had stolen me
Amy McQuire on growing up looking white but feeling black – and how a visit to her other homeland,...
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The Search for the Elusive Female Chiefs of Vanuatu – Island Life mag
For over 100 years, researchers, writers and anthropologists have agreed that there are no female...
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Vanuatu women weave colonial-era tools with business skills to get ahead in hat trade
Rosie Boylan’s bespoke hats have featured in glamorous Hollywood films, on fashion runways...
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Winny Marango – Sista Gat Style
Winny Marango was recently awarded as the 2018 Highly Commended Runner Up for the Queens Young...
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STRONG: Woman Blong Vanuatu photo exhibition at Seafront
Blo letem yumi evriwan i save nomo se Photo Exhibition hemi bin launch last week long Hotel Rossi...
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Vanuatu: Another Kind of Wealth
In the language of modern economics, the small island nation of Vanuatu in the South Pacific is...
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Language lessons from the happiest place on Earth – Vanuatu and Bislama by Tess Walraven | TEDxBasel
Have you ever heard of the country Vanuatu? Most people couldn’t even find it on a map. Tess...
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Jane Joshua and Jenny Nierre win 2018 International Women’s Day awards
The winners of the 2018 International Women’s Day awards are journalist and editor, Jane Joshua,...
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“LEIMALO” a surf and ocean exhibition opens on Wednesday 28 March 2018
“LEIMALO” a surf and ocean exhibition will be opening at 5pm, on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at...
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Committees at work on Pentecost
Bulvanua, through Rosalie Vatu, has set up ten working committees on North Pentecost and one on...
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Marie Boe – Sista Gat Style
Celebrating Marie, a tennis role model, a woman whose attitude exhibites sportsmanship and a woman...
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‘Vanuatu Femmes’ exhibition launched
An exhibition called the “Vanuatu Femmes” was launched on Monday this week at Espace Alliance...
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Silent Art Auction for Breastfeeding Association
100% of funds will go towards the Vanuatu Breastfeeding Association. For more information, visit...
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Nash Law – Sista Gat Style
“I’m a woman. Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me,” is one of the most legendary lines in...
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Ruth and Felicity shine for Starlight Photography
Felicity Abbil takes to the streets of Port Vila to show off her awesome style. It’s...
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February 2018 by Lava Photography
The stunning Andrea Toka playfully shakes it up for Lava Photography while Vanuatu’s first...
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Van2017 placard bearer fashion designs by Denyse Maki
Starlight Photography had the opportunity to take pictures of the VAN2017 placard bearers outfits...
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Ambae’s very own
North Ambae’s very own product is an all-weather basket like no other basket. It is tough and an...
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Vanessa Quai’s latest album ‘Light it Up’ available for download
Vanessa Quai’s latest album ‘Light it Up’ is now available for download....
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Sabrina Nguyen wins free Lava photography shoot
Sabrina Nguyen, of Ambae/Vietnamese descent, was one of two winners who won an hour photoshoot by...
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Reflections of Sista Gat Style in 2017
What Sista Gat Style first started in 2016, it was supposed to be a simple feature celebrating...
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Couple photoshoot with Lava Photography
Have you always wanted to capture you and your partner’s relationship? Lava Photography is...
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Umi Nompavos – Sista Gat Style
They say there is nothing more dangerous than a woman who is comfortable with her own skin. Umi...
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Vanuatu Civil Society Forum on Gender Equality – past, present and future
All civil society and NGO representatives, government partners, private sectors and other...
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‘Gel narasaed’ takes love from Vanuatu to Bangladesh
Today, ni-Vanuatu woman, Leinasei Isno is flying from Wellington to Bangladesh with the New...
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Natasha Issachar – Sista Gat Style
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS! NEVER SEEN BEFORE! Natasha Issachar is not a woman who plays – she’s a...
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#YumiStanap anti-violence video campaign
16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence...
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Kiwanis Melbourne Cup Ladies Luncheon
For the second year in a row the Kiwanis Melbourne Cup Ladies Luncheon was held at The Reefers...
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Chantal Foster Exhibition opened early November 2017
Fondation Suzanne Bastien Gallery situated on Pango Road opened an exhibition of pacific inspired...
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Merilyn Tahi, Vanuatu Women’s Center, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
Merilyn Tahi, director of Vanuatu Women’s Center, recently attended the 13th Triennial...
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Andrea Toka – Sista Gat Style
One look at Andrea Toka’s smile and you can tell she is the real deal – a genuine, happy-go-lucky...
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Sharyn Wobur, World Vision, attends 13th Triennial Pacific Women
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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Sabrina Brown, Vanuatu Young Women For Change, attends 13th Pacific Triennial
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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Joyce Napuat, Development Facilitator, World Vision attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
Joyce Napuat attended the 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Pacific...
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Kathleen Charley, Vanuatu Mama’s English Class, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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Julia Marango, Care, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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Leisavi Daisy Kenneth, Silae Vanua Markets, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
Leisavi Daisy Kenneth is one of six women leaders of market vendor associations (MVA) from...
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Cedric Paniel, Oxfam, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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‘Sik Plastik Long Solwota 2017’ exhibition opens Wed 11th Oct
Fondation Suzanne Bastien Gallery situated on Pango Road will be opening Exhibition “Sik Plastik...
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Madlen Netvunei, Vanuatu Society for People with Disability, attends 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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Free Workshop for Making Plastic Bag Mats in early Nov 2017
FREE WORKSHOP FOR AMBAE WOMEN Two Llamas Environmental and Social Projects will be in Santo on the...
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Gigi Baxter hosts side event at 13th Pacific Women’s Triennial, Suva, Fiji.
The 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of Ministers for Women took place...
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International headwear collection showcases Pacific talent
A unique range of hand-made men’s headwear woven in Vanuatu has made its debut in Sydney, as part...
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Pictures of Colour Festival by Reflection Photography
Vanuatu’s first ever ‘Colour Festival’ held on Saturday 30th September was a...
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Pandanus Hats by WEAV
Women’s Export Association Vanuatu (WEAV) is a membership based organisation supporting the...
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Colour Festival – Sat 30 Sept 2017
‘Colour Festival’ is the first event of its kind in Vanuatu hosted by Le Life Resort....
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‘Talemaot’ showing in Hollywood
Talemaot, WSB’s film dealing with rape, will play in Los Angeles on the 13th of October at the...
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Vanessa Quai by Lava Photography
Vanessa Quai, Vanuatu’s most famous singer who has been singing internationally since she...
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Diana Lauto – Sista Gat Style
Diana Lauto is a true island girl – the ‘tropical fruit salad’ celebrates her Vanuatu and Fijian...
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Maria Pietri Exhibition Opening Friday 15th September 2017
An exhibition featuring the works by Maria Pietri and the creative outcomes of a current workshop...
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Esmie Island Art
Looking for a unique gift? Check out Esmie’s Jimmy handpainted peices, ranging from glasses...
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GG Baxter – Sista Gat Style
GG Baxter is a transgender Ni-Vanuatu woman and LGBT rights activist. After appearing in Wan Smol...
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