US Visa Bond: The US Embassy in Port Moresby says Vanuatu’s permanent inclusion in the US$20,000 visa bond programme is meant to enforce immigration rules and curb overstays, with bonds potentially required for some B1/B2 applicants; the Embassy points to gaps in screening and document security but doesn’t share Vanuatu overstay numbers. Vanuatu Trade Push in Australia: The Vanuatu Tourism Office is taking Tok Tok Vanuatu On Tour to Sydney and Brisbane on 13–14 October, with VIP sessions and networking for travel advisors and local operators across Efate, Santo and Tanna. Cruise Momentum for Vanuatu: Royal Caribbean is expanding its Asia-Pacific cruise plans for 2027–28, timed with the lead-up to Royal Beach Club Lelepa’s Vanuatu debut, as demand grows for longer, more immersive port experiences. Community Sport Development: A Vanuatu volleyball knowledge transfer is already spreading from Bay Barrier and Pangi, with local competitions and coaching skills boosted using resourceful, locally available materials like bamboo. At-Sea Safety: Authorities in Vanuatu are searching for six people missing after a banana boat failed to reach Tanna from Erromango.