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From major milestones to quiet discoveries, our news archive captures the ongoing story of the South Pacific World War II Museum. Here you’ll find updates on new exhibits, research developments, community contributions and the many moments that continue to shape the Museum’s journey. Each story offers a glimpse into the people, places and history behind the project—building a record that grows richer with every passing year.
Bunkers, Wrecks and Wonders
Local tour operator and long-time Luganville resident Mayumi Green is now offering fully customised World War II history tours across Espiritu Santo, designed especially for visitors who want a deeper, more personal connection to the island’s wartime past. With over three decades of experience living on Santo, Mayumi has developed an extraordinary understanding of the island’s rich World War II history, shaped by its role as a major Allied base during the Pacific campaign. Her boutique tour company is widely regarded as one of the most respected and knowledgeable in the region. What sets Mayumi’s tours apart is not just her local expertise, but the personal care and attention she brings to each visitor’s experience. Whether you’re a history buff, a returning descendant of a WWII servicemember, or simply curious about the wartime remnants scattered across the island, Mayumi will tailor the journey to suit your interests. Yoshiyuki Takahashi & Aiko Tomioka. Visiting a crashed B-17 bomber. The old Aviation Supply Depot. The South Pacific WWII Museum. Visiting a WWII ammunition bunker. The images shown here are from her most recent bespoke tour for Japanese visitors Yoshiyuki Takahashi and Aiko Tomioka. They asked Mayumi to take them to surviving wartime
BSP Sponsorship
The South Pacific World War II Museum in Luganville, is delighted to announce that Navara sponsor Bank South Pacific (BSP) has signed on for a
Tom Hanks
Last year the South Pacific WWII Museum produced a short video. It was essentially an invitation to a very special person. Research had shown that
Cyclone Harold
As the unfolding tragedy of the coronavirus began to take hold of almost every country around the world, the Vanuatu government began weighing up the
Lengkon Tokon joins Museum
Today is a very special day for the South Pacific WWII museum as we welcome Lengkon Tokon to the Museum project. Lengkon is taking up
LCM Sponsorship
The South Pacific World War II Museum has a new Navara Fund supporter, and one that is very familiar to the people of Espiritu Santo.
Canberra Trip
Our recent trip to Canberra was a great success for us as it provided us with the opportunity to essentially pitch the Museum to a
BSP Navara Sponsorship
We would like to thank Bank South Pacific, and its general manager Nik Regenvanu, for re-signing for a second year as a member of the
PM Foreign Minister Filming
Recently, cinematographer and director Karl von Moller and Museum Project Manager James Carter travelled to Port Vila to film Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Charlot Salwai
Air Vanuatu support
Earlier in July, the Museum team embarked on an ambitious filming project to assist with not only our fundraising plans, but to create fascinating filmed