Volcanic Disruption: Ash from Ambae’s Manaro Voui volcano is affecting flights across Vanuatu, with Vanuatu Tourism urging travellers to confirm transit plans with airlines, tour operators and accommodation providers before heading to airports. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Vanuatu athletes entered the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, with the event running on a pared-back program of 10 sports over 10 days. Visa-Free Access Update: Vanuatu’s Department of Immigration and Passport Services has published an official 2026 list of 23 countries whose citizens can enter without a visitor visa, including the USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and several Caribbean and Pacific nations. Health Preparedness: Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health, with WHO support, ran a national measles simulation in Port Vila to test response readiness for an imported case spreading to outer islands. Cruise Biosecurity Note: A Carnival cruise incident was linked to Vanuatu biosecurity rules—vessels can’t travel between islands within Vanuatu after dark due to the risk of transporting coconut-damaging beetles. Tourism Demand Angle: Expedia data points to rising interest in island getaways for Australians, with Vanuatu flagged as a trending short-haul escape.