“Our livelihood this next four years depends on the decisions that you will make,” she said…
Voter Turnout Statistics Since 1983
Brief statistics on voter turn out since 1983 of Vanuatu National Elections…
Transparency International Vanuatu Calls For All Election Candidates To Commit To Integrity And To Uphold The Rule Of Law
“Citizens of Vanuatu should be able to vote on 22 January knowing that the election will be free and fair and that the candidates will commit to transparency and accountability,” said Dr Tokon, Chairman of Transparency International Vanuatu…
Commonwealth Observer Group To Observe In Vanuatu Snap Election
The Commonwealth Charter ‘recognizes the inalienable right of individuals to participate in democratic processes, in particular through free and fair elections in shaping the society in which they live.’
Rules Against Electoral Corruption
The first of the corrupt acts outlined in the Representation of the Peoples Act is Personation. Personation happens when a voter uses other people’s cards to vote during elections…
Opposition: PM Be Blamed For Stubbornness And Lack Of Leadership If Constitutional Crisis Emerges
The Opposition wants a government of national unity but only if the Prime Minister resigns.
Supreme Court: Pardon Instrument Unconstitutional
“Mercy is not the subject of legal rights. Mercy begins when legal rights end”, Justice Saksak stated in Court this afternoon when referring to the power to pardon.
Natuman Says Political Instability Was Not Expected
In a conversation this week with MP Joe Natuman, who is also a former Prime Minister, he related to Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) that the constitution must be amended to address political instability in Vanuatu.
TIV Calls On Politicians To Focus On The Economy Not Themselves
If you are a leader and you are reading this, take time to think on this encouraging leadership quote – ‘a leader is a dealer in hope’ – (Napoleon Bonaparte). So are you a dealer of hope for your people? If not, then be one!
18% Increase In Gratuity Payments Since 2002
According to the Amendment Act of the Official Salaries of 2006, the Prime Minister, Ministers and their Political Appointees starting from political advisers to drivers are all entitled to gratuity payments when they leave their ministerial positions.
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