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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

Breakas beach resort assistance
The Museum’s recent filming of the Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Charlot Salwai and Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trades took them

TVL Navara sponsorship
Vanuatu telecommunications company TVL is the latest company to become a member of the South Pacific World War II Museum’s Navara Fund. TVL has signed

Alma passing
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of South Pacific World War II Museum Manager Alma Wensi on Saturday May 25.

Air Vanuatu sponsorship
Air Vanuatu is pursuing its support towards the South Pacific World War II Museum in Luganville, Espiritu Santo. As the first local private business to

Henry Cumines Navara sponsorship
The South Pacific World War II Museum is excited to announce its latest Navara Fund member – Australian company, Henry Cumines Ltd. The Sydney based

ADF Chief presents flag
The South Pacific World War II Museum has been greatly honoured with the presentation of a flag by Australia’s Chief of Defence Force, General Angus

Realising the next stage of museum development
The Swire Group has agreed to support the development of our new research centre and library. The funding is intended to support the creation of