[New post] Cyclone Donna turns to southeast; future path and intensity unclear

WordPress.com Vanuatu Digest posted: " As of the latest cyclone warning #16 from the Vanuatu Meteorology Dept, at 3pm today Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Donna was about 80km NNW of the Torres Islands and 215km NW of Gaua, moving slowly in a southeast direction at 5km/h. Central pressure is " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Cyclone Donna turns to southeast; future path and intensity unclear by Vanuatu Digest A school on Vanua Lava damaged by Cyclone Donna. Photo: Joshua Bule/Facebook As of the latest cyclone warning #16 from the Vanuatu Meteorology Dept, at 3pm today Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Donna was about 80km NNW of the Torres Islands and 215km NW of Gaua, moving slowly in a southeast direction at 5km/h. Central pressure is 954 hPa. Winds at the centre were estimated to be 145km/h gusting to 205km/h. Schools have been told to close in the northern provinces. The image above shows damage from Cyclone Donna to a school on Vanua Lava. Most meteorological forecast models predict Cyclone Donna will take a path away from Vanuatu's islands and will weaken over the next three days as it heads southeast. However, this cyclone is very slow moving and could change direction and intensity at any time, so please prepare for the worst. This is still a very dangerous cyclone, and it will bring destructive storm surges, flooding and heavy rain even if it doesn't make landfall. We'll keep you updated here. Read more of this post Vanuatu Digest | May 5, 2017 at 3:46 pm | Tags: aviation, cyclone, infrastructure, severe weather, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1FF Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2pG1fZk Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Cyclone Donna forms out of season – alert issued for northern Vanuatu

WordPress.com Vanuatu Digest posted: " Vanuatu's official cyclone season ended on April 30, but the slow-moving tropical low lurking over northern Vanuatu waters for the past few days has just reached cyclone intensity and has been named as Cyclone Donna. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Cyclone Donna forms out of season – alert issued for northern Vanuatu by Vanuatu Digest GFS forecast model for Cyclone Donna, 9pm VUT May 3. Photo: Morecast app Vanuatu's official cyclone season ended on April 30, but the slow-moving tropical low lurking over northern Vanuatu waters for the past few days has just reached cyclone intensity and has been named as Cyclone Donna. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department has issued a Blue Alert for Torba, Sanma and Penama provinces. Cyclone Donna, currently a Category 1 system, is 365km east of Sola and tracking ESE. At this stage it looks likely to make landfall in northern Vanuatu as a Category 2 or 3 system on Friday, May 5. The GFS model forecast (shown above) suggests that Cyclone Donna may make a sharp turn southward towards Vanuatu's central and southern islands, following Vanuatu's 'cyclone alley', although this could change. Cyclone Donna is the second tropical cyclone to form in the space of a month, following Cyclone Cook in early April. As always, we urge our readers to start preparing well in advance of the cyclone's arrival, and keep visiting Vanuatu Digest for updates. Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department has a new website just in time for Cyclone Donna, and VMGD's cyclone warnings can be found on this page, the cyclone tracking map here, or you can listen to Radio Vanuatu's frequent updates. The latest cyclone warning from VMDG is as follows: Read more of this post Vanuatu Digest | May 3, 2017 at 9:57 pm | Tags: cyclone, Cyclone Donna, severe weather, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News, Cyclone Warning, Weather | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fn Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2pw4d2j Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu journalists mark World Press Freedom Day in Port Vila

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Today is World Press Freedom Day. This morning, the Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) organised a march in support of media freedom through downtown Port Vila. Prime Minister Charlot Salwai addressed the journalists and producers in attendance. A fre" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Vanuatu journalists mark World Press Freedom Day in Port Vila by bobmakin Today is World Press Freedom Day. This morning, the Media Association of Vanuatu (MAV) organised a march in support of media freedom through downtown Port Vila. Prime Minister Charlot Salwai addressed the journalists and producers in attendance. A free press is critical to a functioning democracy, and something worth fighting for. The retrial of the Conspiracy case has been adjourned until 6 June. The former MPs Read more of this post bobmakin | May 3, 2017 at 4:16 pm | Tags: media, media freedom, politics, Vanuatu, VBTC | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fi Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2p4eUpD Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Korman area squatters served eviction notice

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Residents of a squatter settlement recently established in the Korman area of the capital have been given two weeks to move out. Police issued the notice to the people living behind the Pacific Suppliers premises last Friday. Bellevue Estate Ltd is the ho" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Korman area squatters served eviction notice by bobmakin Residents of a squatter settlement recently established in the Korman area of the capital have been given two weeks to move out. Police issued the notice to the people living behind the Read more of this post bobmakin | April 28, 2017 at 3:56 pm | Tags: land, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fe Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2qcSTGV Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Imprisoned ex-politicians to be released this Friday — but must return to Court in four days’ time

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The parole-granted release of ten former MPs on Friday (after the 7 April Appeal Court decision) is overshadowed by the fact that they will be back in court next week to enter their pleas in the retrial of the conspiracy case. Public Prosecutor Naigul" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Imprisoned ex-politicians to be released this Friday — but must return to Court in four days’ time by bobmakin The scene in October 15 after 14 MPs were convicted and taken to prison. Photo: TIV The parole-granted release of ten former MPs on Friday (after the 7 April Appeal Court decision) is overshadowed by the fact that they will be back in court next week to enter their pleas in the retrial of the conspiracy case. Public Prosecutor Naiguleva says Read more of this post bobmakin | April 26, 2017 at 9:52 pm | Tags: infrastructure, labour, politics, roads, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1Fb Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2pkX19V Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Senior management of VBTC suspended

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " VBTC has suspended its General Manager and its Financial Controller. VBTC Chairman Jonety Jerety suspended GM Fred Vurobaravu and FC Roy Mariasua last Friday. Jerety says financial mismanagement is the main reason for the pair's suspension – VBTC has " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Digest Senior management of VBTC suspended by bobmakin VBTC has suspended its General Manager and its Financial Controller. VBTC Chairman Jonety Jerety suspended GM Fred Vurobaravu and FC Roy Mariasua last Friday. Jerety says financial mismanagement is the main reason for the pair's suspension – VBTC has been operating outside of its budget for some time. Read more of this post bobmakin | April 25, 2017 at 9:23 pm | Tags: maritime border, media, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-1EZ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/2oG6uEy Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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