[New post] Party results – 2016 Vanuatu General Election

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Here's what the 52-seat allocation in the 11th Legislature of the Vanuatu Parliament looks like, following the release of the official election results today: " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Party results – 2016 Vanuatu General Election by dailyvanuatu Here's what the 52-seat allocation in the 11th Legislature of the Vanuatu Parliament looks like, following the release of the official election results today: dailyvanuatu | February 1, 2016 at 5:45 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, parliament, political parties, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-QJ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1VB3ZxO Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Official results – 2016 Vanuatu General Election

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " Here's the official results, double-checked for you. Candidates elected as Members of Parliament are in bold. The officially gazetted version can be downloaded here (PDF, 2Mb). Constituency No. Candidate Party Number of vot" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Official results – 2016 Vanuatu General Election by dailyvanuatu Here's the official results, double-checked for you. Candidates elected as Members of Parliament are in bold.  The officially gazetted version can be downloaded here (PDF, 2Mb). Constituency No. Candidate Party Number of votes Ambae Constituency (3 seats) 1 Jacob Mata NAG 720 2 Jay Ngwele IG 641 3 Alickson Vira NAT 593 4 Richard Mera VP 505 5 James Bule NUP 505 6 Peter Vuta VP 492 7 Hambert Toa IND 436 8 Michael Liu LDP 426 9 Steven Tahi PPP 306 10 Delphine Mera VGC 141 11 Jameson Gwero Bani PSP 112 12 Dickinson Vusilai IND 25 13 Nancy Bue Namoli VUERP 15 Ambrym Constituency (2 seats) 1 Bruno Leingkone Tao NUP 823 2 Albert Williams Abel GJP 710 3 Peter Bong VGC 656 4 Maki Simelum Stanley VP 534 5 Joshua Bong UMP 498 6 Jossie Masmas VRP 292 7 Douglas L Tangtang PPP 273 8 Pierre David Dah VCRP 4 Banks Constituency (1 seat) 1 Jack Wona VNDP 717 2 Dunstan Hilton PPP 677 3 Christopher Mackenzie NUP 599 4 Batick Manusia NAT 522 5 Victor Ron IND 33 Efate Constituency (4 seats) 1 Norris Kalmet UMP 2069 2 Joshua Tafura Kalsakau VLP 1390 3 Jerry Kanas IND 912 4 Nato Taiwia MPP 840 5 Gillion William GJP 831 6 Matai Kalwatman Alista Noel IND 811 7 Alfred Rollen Carlot NAT 760 8 Bakoa Kaltongga VP 695 9 Michel Taravaki PPP 682 10 Willie Tom Kalotuk RMC 671 11 Jean Noel Anis Joseph VNDP 593 12 Elmo Joseph VP 569 13 Michel Kalworai Kalnawi IND 510 14 Ghislain Kaltack IND 492 15 Manuel Carlot VDP 291 16 Levi Ishmael Tarosa IG 289 17 Jean Claude Kanegai VPDP 268 18 Markson Nibtik VPP 263 19 John Batty Kaltakae VNP 187 20 Michel Ova Mokosei Taripakoa VNP 164 21 Yan Taho Dapang Amos IND 113 22 Seule Tong VCRP 88 23 Amos Guy Waiane VNVDP 56 24 Amos Tatangis Sheyrilld IND 35 Epi Constituency (2 seats) 1 Isaac Tongolilu IND 528 2 Seoule Simeon UMP 511 3 Makin Valia Rita GJP 469 4 Isaac Hamarliu PPP 415 5 John Nil VNDP 322 6 Robert Murray Sikol Bohn VNDP 286 7 Elwyn Saling Ambata IND 174 8 Toka Keven Joe VP 116 9 Bal Abel Nash RMC 108 Luganville Constituency (2 seats) 1 Seremaia Matai IND 1818 2 Marc Ati IG 966 3 Antoine Pikioune NAG 695 4 Kalvau Moli HP 659 5 George Andre Wells NUP 642 6 Donald Restuetune VPP 456 7 Charley Ulas UMP 299 8 James Hinge IND 160 9 Judah Siba IND 85 10 Marie-Helene Barthelemy LDP 63 Maewo Constituency (1 seat) 1 Ian Wilson IND 1239 2 Philip Boedoro VP 631 Malakula Constituency (7 seats) 1 Sato Kilman PPP 1065 2 Esmon Saimon VP 1018 3 Marcellino Barthelemy RMC 818 4 Don Ken Stephen PSP 718 5 Jerome Ludvaune UMP 668 6 Sala John GJP 663 7 Gracia Chadrack IND 629 8 Daniel Nalet GJP 608 9 Simeon Kaltalio VP 594 10 Barthelemy Tulili VP 536 11 Menzies Samuel Jack VP 515 12 John Terry VGC 502 13 Francois Batick IND 484 14 Mondine Romone IND 421 15 Kalros Simeon VP 398 16 Tony Ata IND 381 17 Dick Tete PPP 378 18 Gordon Regenvanu NAT 377 19 James Stephen GJP 360 20 Kalros Karli IND 336 21 Browny Donna Jeremiha VNDP 283 22 Lazard Meltenekneim NAG 250 23 Peter Manwo FMP 250 24 David Manlau Lovis FFP 211 25 Willie Apia Masing VNP 207 26 Peter Onis IND 188 27 Kisito Teilemb UMP 187 28 Jeneck Patunvanu VNP 145 29 George Wesley Lapi UFC 100 30 Rex Owen Issachar HP 62 31 Fabien Malwersets NUP 45 32 Joel Niptik IND 20 33 Timothy Nibtick RMC 18 34 Jimmon Esmon MPP 0 Malo/Aore Constituency (1 seat) 1 Havo Molisale NAG 892 2 Uri Warawara GJP 835 3 Moulin Tabouti HP 459 4 Jacktasi George VPP 183 Paama Constituency (1 seat) 1 Fred William Tasso GJP 208 2 Job Sam Andy VNDP 201 3 Morris James Manon IG 152 4 Johnny Albert Tomatelu VP 124 5 Glen Takau PPP 56 6 Peter James H. IND 11 7 Paul Avock Hungai NAT 10 8 David Joel NAG 1 Pentecost Constituency (4 seats) 1 Silas Bule Melve NUP 1167 2 Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas RMC 861 3 Francois Chani Tabisal NUP 711 4 Ham Lini Vanuaroroa NUP 587 5 Richard Walsh Leona IND 579 6 Bergmans Bebe Guru Molgogoi VRP 565 7 Salathiel Taribas RMC 512 8 Russel Nari IG 477 9 Steven Sau UMP 331 10 David Tosul Butulso GJP 330 11 Jean Baptiste Saltukro IND 311 12 Rolanson Bule Tor NAT 288 13 Danstan Tate NAG 229 14 Keithson Liu PSP 202 15 Gabriel Gulgul Wareat VPP 197 16 Vincent Boulekone VGC 172 17 Joseph Rono IND 121 18 Michael Tamata Siba VUERP 32 19 Norbert Sumsum MA 6 Port Vila Constituency (6 seats) 1 Kenneth Natapei VP 1279 2 Alatoi Ishael Kalsakau UMP 1246 3 Ralph Regenvanu GJP 1154 4 Jean-Pierre Nirua IND 1148 5 Kalo Seule VGC 1039 6 Ephraim Kalsakau IND 843 7 Ulrich Sumptoh UMP 775 8 Charles Lini UFC 738 9 Saby Natonga MA 695 10 Nadia Kanegai PPP 578 11 Louis Kalnpel VPP 555 12 Joel George Toa IND 544 13 John William IND 514 14 Terry Kapah LPV 428 15 Jerry Tafan Naieng Niatu UFC 423 16 Tony Berry Hosea VNDP 333 17 Abel David VA 306 18 Jeffery Wilfred Masoerangi NUP 305 19 Obi Mial Daniel VNDP 300 20 Jimmy Edward Willie LDP 296 21 Johnny Kuanpeka Takana IND 264 22 Alain Carlot NAT 261 23 Pierre Tore IND 205 24 Jean-Luc Cassart VNP 183 25 Ruben Olul Nungnung VNP 174 26 Barak Tame Sope Maautamate MPP 152 27 Marcel Malili IND 135 28 Felix Nguyen IND 95 29 Hensley H Garae PAP 80 30 Wendy Himford UMP 68 31 Roy Obed James Matariki VCRP 62 32 Badley Vanva VNVDP 52 33 Jimmy James Moli IND 45 34 Maxime Carlot Korman VDP 36 35 Antoine Boudier IND 32 36 Daniel Molisa VDALPC 8 Santo Constituency (7 seats) 1 Hosea Ovock Rothul Nevu IG 1299 2 Alfred Maoh GJP 1224 3 Samson Samsen VPP 1098 4 Gaetan Pikioune NAG 918 5 Rick Mahe Tchamako RMC 899 6 Edwin Amblus Macreveth FMP 761 7 Ronald Warsal Kalmasei VP 664 8 Sakaes Lulu PPP 645 9 Vatout Moliare Maliu UMP 617 10 Livo Mele LDP 612 11 Silas Rocroc UMP 603 12 Kandy Norman UMP 571 13 Collin Tavi VP 536 14 Johnathan Arutape VPP 486 15 Easter Rojo FMP 454 16 John Lum NAG 423 17 Jacob Bani IND 416 18 Sela Molisa VP 403 19 Simon Timothy VNDP 355 20 Jean Ravou Akii Kolomoule VPRFP 355 21 Peter Stevens VEM 304 22 Pierre Chanel Andimele Marsal LPV 294 23 Gratiano Pipite VRP 282 24 Valerien Ova UMP 260 25 Francois Tavuiru VPP 245 26 Mike Paululum PPP 235 27 Lindo Ravhor UMP 213 28 Morris Sengo NUP 190 29 Gaspard Moli Palaud VRP 116 30 Jonah Kalorick Simeon IND 100 31 Jean Dominique Raupepe IND 84 32 Elizabeth Moli IND 66 33 Tony Boroni IND 54 34 Manina Juanita Packete IND 9 35 Roger Key IND 0 Shepherds Constituency (1 seat)   1 Toara Daniel Kalo VGC 341 2 Harry Daniel VPDP 329 3 Atis Kalo Manaroto VNDP 108 4 Noel Faionalave LDP 6 5 John M. Manuake IND 6 Southern Outer Islands Constituency (1 seat) 1 Tomker Netvunei Naling UMP 504 2 Edward Nalyal Molou VP 485 3 Ben Leeshi IND 443 4 Joe Iautu Ture LPC 322 5 Meitai Tamasui GJP 238 Tanna Constituency (7 seats) 1 Joe Natuman VP 1479 2 Jotham Napat LPV 1471 3 Bob Loughman VP 1058 4 Tom Noam Iouniwan IND 943 5 Nakou Natuman UMP 903 6 Johnny Rasou Koanapou VP 832 7 Andrew Solomon Napuat GJP 746 8 Xavier Emmanuel Harry IG 734 9 Robin Tom Kapapa VRP 720 10 Jimmy Tom Lume VPP 633 11 Richard Namel Ruan IND 592 12 Morking Stevens Iatika UMP 588 13 Andrew Namhat Kausiama IND 581 14 William Nissian Kiel IND 557 15 Benson Willie Samuels Dhapahan IND 531 16 Jalson Willie Koda TMAP 429 17 Yaris Leon Yawah VLP 390 18 Roger Kiel IND 358 19 Mary Kaviamu Jack IND 340 20 James Maukura VNVDP 339 21 Peter Sakita IND 333 22 Stevens Natouka Yapoum IND 309 23 Jimmy Nanuman Nipo LPV 266 24 Kaurua Kausiama Louis VNP 222 25 Joe Noclam VNDP 171 26 James Natman Lalo Iamak LDP 137 27 Christian Cranois Ialou IND 122 28 Kipsen Niespo Yamaimai VPP 118 29 William Loumai Louhman NAT 112 30 Jacques Nauka Meriago UMP 88 31 Harry Able Arram IND 62 32 Willie Smith Kawa NUP 56 33 Daniel Felix Iato IND 27 34 Jennifer Kapahai Manua IND 19 35 Lui Namark Etap IND 3 36 Peter Niamak Jeremiah IND 0 Tongoa Constituency (1 seat) 1 Kalo Pakoa Songi Lano IG 421 2 Kalo Eric Pakoatau Marakiwola NUP 347 3 Harrison John Manaroto LDP 25 4 George Kerby John PPP 159 5 John Marc Bell Tapanga Saruru VNDP 244 6 Willie Noel NAT 71 7 Willie Ruben Abel VCRP 3 Torres Constituency (1 seat)   1 Claude Christophe Antoine Emelee VNDP 1029 2 Basil Hopkins ULF 327 3 Luke Dini IND 272 4 Stanley Womack NUP 219 5 Raoule Woleg Austin VNP 2 dailyvanuatu | February 1, 2016 at 4:57 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, constituencies, official results, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Qd Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. 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[New post] Video: 挑戰 第8集, The Hongkongers vs. the volcanoes of Ambrym

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "It's Sunday afternoon, so it's time for another outside perspective of Vanuatu, this week courtesy of Hong Kong Television Network's 'reality' program 'The Challenge' ('挑戰' in Cantonese). In the program, a pair of HK TV presenters explore Ambrym's" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Video: 挑戰 第8集, The Hongkongers vs. the volcanoes of Ambrym by dailyvanuatu It's Sunday afternoon, so it's time for another outside perspective of Vanuatu, this week courtesy of Hong Kong Television Network's 'reality' program 'The Challenge' ('挑戰' in Cantonese). In the program, a pair of HK TV presenters explore Ambrym's volcanoes and ash plain, and get to enjoy some local hospitality (plus some giaman, made-for-TV kastom)! The video is unsubtitled, so we're not sure Google Translate quite nails it, but here's Google's translation of the show's description: "twelve television film crew arrived in Ambrym volcano island wildest airport, take the broken truck deep nearest active volcano tribes, tribal life experience the volcano, the locals enjoy traditional food Lap Lap, during is more mistake to break forbidden tribe, narrowly escaped attack, and finally get clan elders of the understanding of Heaven through black magic ritual, the elders also sent film crew to assist tribe to challenge volcano task deeply feel the spirit of helpful volcano nation." Thanks, volcano nation 瓦努阿圖! dailyvanuatu | January 31, 2016 at 12:00 pm | Tags: Ambrym, Hong Kong, television, Vanuatu | Categories: Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Q0 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1PMxq1C Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Election results out on Monday; Chief Justice says 2015 a pivotal year for Vanuatu legal system

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Chief Justice, Vincent Lunabek, in the presence of the Head of State, President Baldwin Lonsdale, caretaker PM Kilman and members of the judicial and legal professions, yesterday saw 2015 as an important historical year. The Chief Justice saw 2015" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Election results out on Monday; Chief Justice says 2015 a pivotal year for Vanuatu legal system by bobmakin President Lonsdale inspects guard of honour yesterday. Photo: Bob Makin The Chief Justice, Vincent Lunabek, in the presence of the Head of State, President Baldwin Lonsdale, caretaker PM Kilman and members of the judicial and legal professions, yesterday saw 2015 as an important historical year. The Chief Justice saw 2015 as "important for the law and the Courts in this Republic." He invited his hearers to reflect on the impact of the law on the community, and on the roles of the Judiciary and the legal profession within it. He said "Vanuatu society puts important value on the concept of the rule of law as a cornerstone or pillar in our community. It is important to understand Vanuatu's legal system and how justice is administered. I say that because, conceptually, this is after all the purpose of the law. Vanuatu's legal system is mainly based on the common law, some aspects of French law and judicially-declared custom law. Fairness, transparency and access to justice are also fundamental characteristics of Vanuatu's legal system. The law is there to facilitate the well-being of the people of Vanuatu and society. It is not to be seen as somehow obstructing them." A lengthy and important policy statement Read more of this post bobmakin | January 30, 2016 at 2:49 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, health, judiciary, law, politics, Vanuatu, Vincent Lunabek | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-PU Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ShjvBl Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Video: Tasteless Tusker promo plumbs new low in Vanuatu advertising

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "This has to be seen to be believed. The video claims to be promoting Vanuatu's national beer the 100% New Caledonian-owned beer brand Tusker, but it is more like a Port Vila bus driver's fantasy brought to life: an attractive, skimpily-dr" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Video: Tasteless Tusker promo plumbs new low in Vanuatu advertising by dailyvanuatu This has to be seen to be believed. The video claims to be promoting Vanuatu's national beer the 100% New Caledonian-owned beer brand Tusker, but it is more like a Port Vila bus driver's fantasy brought to life: an attractive, skimpily-dressed foreign-seeming woman hails down a bus for a joyride around Efate — as the lone passenger, until, after a weird montage of spinning wheels and cigarette (?) smoking, she is joined by some random but conveniently picturesque young people and a conveniently picturesque, très authentique ukulele-playing uncle. Good times. They say there's no such thing as bad publicity, but we're not convinced that's entirely true – what do you think? Yu wantem bus ride? dailyvanuatu | January 29, 2016 at 4:45 pm | Tags: advertising, Vanuatu | Categories: Friday Night Follies, Opinion, Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-PG Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1SnfolB Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Virgin Australia pulls out; NBV offers interest free loan to assist runway repair

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "The news is full of the Virgin Australia pull-out today, especially concentrating on a National Bank of Vanuatu offer to assist with financing re-surfacing Bauerfield Airport up to $1 million. It would be an interest free loan. Funds are immediately avail" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Virgin Australia pulls out; NBV offers interest free loan to assist runway repair by bobmakin The news is full of the Virgin Australia pull-out today, especially concentrating on a National Bank of Vanuatu offer to assist with financing re-surfacing Bauerfield Airport up to $1 million. It would be an interest free loan. Funds are immediately available. The failure of airport services gets comment from someone listening to the control tower radio this week, when clearance to take-off was requested by the Virgin pilot. No-one from the tower gave any answer. The caretaker PM weighs in to the arguments about funding work at Bauerfield – but before the NBV offer was publicised. He complains of Daily Post reporting misguided editorial opinions from politically-biased newspapers. He concludes "The Daily Post should stop trying to play politics and leave it to the politicians." He does, however, agree "the airport runway is an important, urgent and serious technical matter." Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and the travelling public can all agree on this and filling the potholes is probably not something we should have left to the politicians. The Judicial Year opened this morning with the presence of the Head of State, Chief Justice and all concerned with the administration of justice in Vanuatu. It took place at the Presbyterian Church and Dumbea court house. bobmakin | January 29, 2016 at 2:53 pm | Tags: aviation, Bauerfield, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-PC Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1nrtuXg Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Virgin Australia suspends Port Vila service until further notice

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " In a further blow to Vanuatu's air travellers and battered tourism industry, Virgin Australia has just announced that its Port Vila service has been suspended until further notice, after representatives from the airline inspected the deteriorating con" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Virgin Australia suspends Port Vila service until further notice by dailyvanuatu A Virgin Australia aircraft. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In a further blow to Vanuatu's air travellers and battered tourism industry, Virgin Australia has just announced that its Port Vila service has been suspended until further notice, after representatives from the airline inspected the deteriorating condition of the Bauerfield runway over the weekend. Customers who are booked to travel to or from Vanuatu will be provided with either a refund, change of destination or travel credit, says the airline. Virgin Australia is the third airline to suspend their Port Vila service, following similar announcements last week from Air New Zealand and Qantas. Earlier this week, Vanuatu's Civil Aviation Authority directed Airports Vanuatu Limited, the operators of Port Vila's Bauerfield International Airport, to upgrade the runway. Air Vanuatu, Aircalin, Fiji Airways and Solomon Airlines are all still flying in and out of Port Vila — for now. dailyvanuatu | January 28, 2016 at 5:53 pm | Tags: Airports Vanuatu Limited, aviation, Bauerfield, Vanuatu, Virgin Australia | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Pv Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1OQXbdJ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Urgent Government audits needed; debt to UN paid; Reunification for Change secures 22 seats

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Government finances must be reported on with the greatest urgency to the whole nation by the incoming government. Our newly elected representatives must only choose leaders from those amongst them who can explain the plight of the country which has se" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Urgent Government audits needed; debt to UN paid; Reunification for Change secures 22 seats by bobmakin Government finances must be reported on with the greatest urgency to the whole nation by the incoming government. Our newly elected representatives must only choose leaders from those amongst them who can explain the plight of the country which has seen airlines refusing to send their planes here because of the state of the international airport's main runway. This crisis has emerged since the Caretaker Prime Minister assured us in pre-election campaigning on 15 January that Vanuatu is ending the financial year with the biggest fiscal surplus ever recorded in Vanuatu history. This occurred despite cyclone Pam and the much publicised Capital Immigration and Investment Plan - CIIP which Kilman said "failed miserably to meet its legal requirements contained under the signed agreement." Government has now committed VT 3 million to make good our debt to the United Nations which left us without the right to vote on matters of particular interest such as West Papua. VT 2 million was paid in May, Daily Post reports and the latest payment should cover arrears of USD30,399. The arithmetic begs further questions and a better answer to be given by Read more of this post bobmakin | January 28, 2016 at 3:45 pm | Tags: politics, UN, United Nations, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Pq Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1PGlsH1 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Bauerfield saga continues; new livestock policy; Port Vila Urban Development Project tender approved

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Of course there was yet another attempt to revive the Bauerfield Rehabilitation project as recently as last year. Yesterday I mentioned the 2011 efforts and the granting of Australian aid for the purpose arranged by the DG of MIPU. But of course in Ma" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Bauerfield saga continues; new livestock policy; Port Vila Urban Development Project tender approved by bobmakin Of course there was yet another attempt to revive the Bauerfield Rehabilitation project as recently as last year. Yesterday I mentioned the 2011 efforts and the granting of Australian aid for the purpose arranged by the DG of MIPU. But of course in March last year when the Ausaid offer had lapsed because politicians kept changing the requirements, the World Bank was brought in. All ministries were in agreement, for the Vanuatu Aviation Investment Programme to be funded by the World Bank. $60 million of funding was secured. However, the Natuman Government, which had come to power with 33 votes of the 52 members, was thrown aside by the Kilman Government which then, in the midst of the bribery scandal, had decided that a Chinese contractor should undertake the work and it would be funded by the Chinese EXIM Bank. The debt was massively doubled by the Kilman Government decision. Thus do politicians look to interests other than the national ones and make problems for later governments. Daily Post highlights the complete airport rehabilitation story of failure today. Daily Post and Radio Vanuatu both extensively cover the outgoing caretaker government's launch of what is claimed to be the "first ever" livestock policy. Present Caretaker Minister Emelee recognized the efforts of his predecessor, David Tosul, in getting the policy going and expressed his confidence in the plan, so it does not seem to be a campaign strategy for the government we are to see next week. Livestock is important to the economy and could raise more export earnings. Read more of this post bobmakin | January 27, 2016 at 3:33 pm | Tags: aviation, Bauerfield, politics, Port Vila, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Pj Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Qrhnn5 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Zika and Dengue – how to protect yourself and others

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Although there hasn't been an outbreak of Zika virus yet this year in Vanuatu, it pays to be prepared, especially since the same mosquitoes that spread Zika can also spread Dengue and other illnesses. Here's some information that may help you and your fam" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Zika and Dengue – how to protect yourself and others by dailyvanuatu Although there hasn't been an outbreak of Zika virus yet this year in Vanuatu, it pays to be prepared, especially since the same mosquitoes that spread Zika can also spread Dengue and other illnesses. Here's some information that may help you and your family to prepare. Please share widely.   dailyvanuatu | January 26, 2016 at 8:03 pm | Tags: Dengue, health, Vanuatu, vector-borne illnesses, Zika virus | Categories: Community Service | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Pc Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/20qeqI5 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Official election results expected by weekend; AVL directed to act on Bauerfield airport debacle

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " Official results for the snap election are expected by the weekend. The official counting by the Electoral Office personnel is well underway, but the task is daunting — a long one: every ballot paper will be re-counted and checked. Ballot boxes and re" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Official election results expected by weekend; AVL directed to act on Bauerfield airport debacle by bobmakin People line up to vote in the 2016 Vanuatu General Election at a polling station on January 22. Photo: Commonwealth Secretariat Official results for the snap election are expected by the weekend. The official counting by the Electoral Office personnel is well underway, but the task is daunting — a long one: every ballot paper will be re-counted and checked. Ballot boxes and reports are being collected from remote polling stations by the Solomon Islands patrol vessel. Others are being carried to the capital by plane. Port Vila's Mayor Ulrich Sumptoh has been re-elected mayor of the capital by the council. He left the mayoral office to stand as a candidate in the national election but accepts that he failed to win the number of votes to secure a parliamentary seat. Yesterday's Daily Post carried the headline AVL directed to act on required measures to ensure jet operations continue at Bauerfield. It is the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Joseph Niel, who is doing the directing. If one considers the full history of the upgrading of Bauerfield it is particularly interesting to note that Read more of this post bobmakin | January 26, 2016 at 12:39 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, AVL, Bauerfield, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-P4 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1WLMewV Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Zika virus outbreak possible in Vanuatu, say WHO

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The World Health Organisation in Vanuatu is warning of the possibility of an outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. There were some cases here two years ago, Dr Jacob Kool of the WHO reminded readers of The Independent at the weekend. Mild feve" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Zika virus outbreak possible in Vanuatu, say WHO by bobmakin Electron microscope image of Zika Virus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The World Health Organisation in Vanuatu is warning of the possibility of an outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. There were some cases here two years ago, Dr Jacob Kool of the WHO reminded readers of The Independent at the weekend. Mild fever, rashes, red eyes and conjunctivitis, muscular pain and headaches are symptoms. They are similar to the symptoms of dengue, and are spread by the same type of mosquito (Aedes aegypti). However, the disease has broken out in South America and babies born of mothers suffering from it can suffer from microcephaly, or abnormally small head size. Any dengue-type symptoms should be reported to clinical services. Zika virus was first reported in Vanuatu in April 2015.   More information on Zika virus: Zika virus Factsheet — World Health Organisation Zika Virus — US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus — Wikipedia entry 'The alarming threat of Zika virus' — BBC bobmakin | January 25, 2016 at 3:23 pm | Tags: health, Vanuatu, WHO, Zika virus | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-OW Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1SdLDU3 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Breaking news: GJP down 3 seats

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Three of the seats claimed by GJP in their unofficial count look to be in doubt, says GJP leader and founder Ralph Regenvanu. More on this story here tomorrow." Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Breaking news: GJP down 3 seats by dailyvanuatu Three of the seats claimed by GJP in their unofficial count look to be in doubt, says GJP leader and founder Ralph Regenvanu. More on this story here tomorrow. dailyvanuatu | January 24, 2016 at 11:00 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, GJP, Graon mo Jastis Pati, Ralph Regenvanu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-OJ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ZKEefL Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Video: Vanuatu, l’Océanie authentique

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "And now for some Sunday afternoon viewing while we wait for the counting to be finalized: It is always informative to observe how outsiders view Vanuatu, particularly because it often reveals just as much about them as it does about us. This Youtube vi" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Video: Vanuatu, l’Océanie authentique by dailyvanuatu And now for some Sunday afternoon viewing while we wait for the counting to be finalized: It is always informative to observe how outsiders view Vanuatu, particularly because it often reveals just as much about them as it does about us. This Youtube video, from France’s 3’s long-running Thalassa program, is no exception; it is a distinctively French take on Vanuatu and its many wonders. Many familiar Vanuatu personalities feature in the video, which is in French, unsubtitled. Total running time is 3h42m. What do you think of this video? Leave a comment. dailyvanuatu | January 24, 2016 at 4:00 pm | Tags: francophonie, Vanuatu | Categories: Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-MI Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1OPigmC Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu loses vote on UN General Assembly – for the second year in a row

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "In a major embarrassment for the country, Vanuatu has had its vote on the United Nations General Assembly taken away, because of non-payment of its yearly contribution. This is the second year in a row that this has occurred. No vote means no voice on " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu loses vote on UN General Assembly – for the second year in a row by dailyvanuatu In a major embarrassment for the country, Vanuatu has had its vote on the United Nations General Assembly taken away, because of non-payment of its yearly contribution. This is the second year in a row that this has occurred. No vote means no voice on the UN General Assembly, the UN's 'parliament' in New York, USA where all 193 member states have equal representation. No pay, no play. Without a vote, Vanuatu will be unable to take part in  Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | January 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm | Tags: diplomacy, Odo Tevi, UN, UN General Assembly, United Nations, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Or Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1S2pc6e Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Unofficial party tally

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Based on our own count, here's the unofficial party tally for the 2016 Vanuatu General Election. This is an unofficial result only. Vote counting is still taking place, so some figures may be incorrect. We will keep this tally updated as further result" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Unofficial party tally by dailyvanuatu Based on our own count, here's the unofficial party tally for the 2016 Vanuatu General Election. This is an unofficial result only. Vote counting is still taking place, so some figures may be incorrect. We will keep this tally updated as further results come in. Please credit Vanuatu Daily Digest when reposting.   Acronym Party Name No. of Seats Ind Independent 10 GJP Graon mo Jastis Party 6 UMP Union of Moderates Party 6 VP Vanua'aku Party 6 IG Iauko Group 3 NAG Nagriamel 3 NUP National United Party 3 RMC Reunification Movement for Change 3 PPP People’s Progressive Party 2 VGC Vanuatu Green Confederation 2 LPV Leaders Party for Vanuatu 1 NAT Natatok 1 PSP People’s Services Party 1 VDP Vanuatu Democratic Party 1 VLP Vanuatu Labour Party 1 VNDP Vanuatu National Development Party 1 VPP Vanuatu Presidential Party 1 — Undecided seat — Tannna (between GJP & IG) 1 TOTAL: 52 dailyvanuatu | January 23, 2016 at 10:59 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, election results, political parties, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Oh Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ONhcja Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Unofficial election results: record number of independents; Bohn, Lini, Boedoro get the boot

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Voter dissatisfaction with the big parties following last year's corruption scandal has be heard loud and clear. Here's our list of the unofficial results of the 2016 Vanuatu General Election, compiled from Daily Post, Television Blong Vanuatu, Yumi " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Unofficial election results: record number of independents; Bohn, Lini, Boedoro get the boot by dailyvanuatu Voter dissatisfaction with the big parties following last year's corruption scandal has be heard loud and clear. Here's our list of the unofficial results of the 2016 Vanuatu General Election, compiled from Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | January 23, 2016 at 3:48 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking News | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-O1 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1QkhaC4 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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YUMI, a few Google+ posts you may like

Posts from Google+ picked for you YUMI, here are some posts from Google+ that you may find interesting. Consider adding these people to see more of their posts. Yawei Girl Shared publicly Add to circles Weekend Service. .. Mari makan 😘😍😍 2 Scott Johnson Shared publicly Add to circles Comic up! "Waste Not" http://ift.tt/1nsAJi6 Waste Not « EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson My Extra Life · Book · Archive · Forums · Store · Podcasts · About Scott · RSS · TW · FB · G+. Waste Not. January 17, 2016. FIRST PREVIOUS RANDOM. ... 29 6 Joshua Evan Shared publicly Add to circles San Francisco City Print is here and isn't she gorgeous! Look closely at the central structure in this print and you'll see…read more San Francisco City Print - Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognisable and iconic bridges in the world, and San Francisco has the privilege of calling this Art D... 2 2 This notification was sent to tofreemelanesia@gmail.com. Don't want occasional updates about Google+ activity and friend suggestions? Unsubscribe from these emails. Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA

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[New post] Breaking news: Air New Zealand, Qantas suspend all flights to Port Vila

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " Air New Zealand has suspended all flights to Port Vila's Bauerfield International Airport, citing concerns over the deteriorating state of the runway. Qantas has also followed suit, suspending their codeshare arrangement with Air Vanuatu this after" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Breaking news: Air New Zealand, Qantas suspend all flights to Port Vila by dailyvanuatu Air New Zealand has suspended all flights to Port Vila's Bauerfield International Airport, citing concerns over the deteriorating state of the runway. Qantas has also followed suit, suspending their codeshare arrangement with Air Vanuatu this afternoon. Both airlines will despatch safety experts over the weekend to assess the state of the runway. Air New Zealand's flight operations general manager said that the runway had been deteriorating for some time, and that Air New Zealand had "taken the difficult decision to suspend services before the situation became unsafe, according to a story published this afternoon on the Australian Financial Review's website afr.com.   dailyvanuatu | January 22, 2016 at 6:28 pm | Tags: Air New Zealand, air safety, Air Vanuatu, Airports Vanuatu Limited, Qantas | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-NR Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RCP342 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Video: 1981 documentary ‘Yumi Winim Fridom’ an historic record of the struggle for Vanuatu’s independence

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "While we wait for voting to finish today, here’s an historic film that helps to contextualize democracy in Vanuatu, and also to remind us why this is so precious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8VfxQpvEKA Yumi Winim Fridom is a 1981 documentary th" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Video: 1981 documentary ‘Yumi Winim Fridom’ an historic record of the struggle for Vanuatu’s independence by dailyvanuatu While we wait for voting to finish today, here’s an historic film that helps to contextualize democracy in Vanuatu, and also to remind us why this is so precious. Yumi Winim Fridom is a 1981 documentary that follows the people of the New Hebrides as they struggle to win freedom from their colonizers, France and Great Britain, the attempts at secession by various groups in 1980 and finally the birth of Vanuatu on 20 July 1980. Directed by Bob Kingsbury, the film was given as a gift by the Australian Government to celebrate Vanuatu’s first year of independence. What do you think of this video? Leave a comment. dailyvanuatu | January 22, 2016 at 3:30 pm | Tags: 30 July 1980, Australia, documentary, history, independence, New Hebrides, Vanuatu | Categories: Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-NB Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1K0zh0m Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Voting proceeding smoothly, say observers; first unofficial results expected late tonight

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Media reports from around the country suggest voting day today in the Vanuatu snap general election is proceeding smoothly. Polls opened at 7:30 and by midday there had been no suggestion of any disturbance anywhere. Members of the various observer teams " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Voting proceeding smoothly, say observers; first unofficial results expected late tonight by bobmakin Media reports from around the country suggest voting day today in the Vanuatu snap general election is proceeding smoothly. Polls opened at 7:30 and by midday there had been no suggestion of any disturbance anywhere. Members of the various observer teams have been posted to polling stations which all have groups of young party faithful standing by to make sure the act of free choice takes place as prescribed. Vanuatu has no history of voting day electoral violence and in any case police and members of the Vanuatu Mobile Force are on hand to prevent any unfortunate incidents. First unofficial results are expected during the evening. The suspect remanded following the death of Vanuatu boxing's "Golden Boy", Philip Kating, has himself died whilst in custody. Police are investigating but there is no further news at this stage. Thew 2017 SP Mini Games CEO, Joe Carlo, has said that information attributed to him concerning a delay in the date for the Games is not true. Only the Games Council can decide on the dates and a decision has not yet been taken. bobmakin | January 22, 2016 at 1:29 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Joe Carlo, Phillip Kating, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-NL Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RXplaY Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Music Video: A message to you on Election Day, Mr. Ni-Vanuatu (and Mrs/Miss Ni-Vanuatu too)

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Local musicians JAY-V ft. Kyman-JEH have a musical message for the people of Vanuatu on Election Day 2016... [Click on image below to watch on Facebook] " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Music Video: A message to you on Election Day, Mr. Ni-Vanuatu (and Mrs/Miss Ni-Vanuatu too) by dailyvanuatu Local musicians JAY-V ft. Kyman-JEH have a musical message for the people of Vanuatu on Election Day 2016... [Click on image below to watch on Facebook] dailyvanuatu | January 22, 2016 at 9:30 am | Tags: 2016 General Election | Categories: Music, Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-MP Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1OJxERw Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] How to vote in the 2016 Vanuatu General Election

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: " We’re not going to actually tell you who to vote for, of course… but in the interests of all of Vanuatu’s people, please: Don’t vote for politicians like the criminal ex-MPs currently in prison. Their kind have failed this country and its " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest How to vote in the 2016 Vanuatu General Election by dailyvanuatu We’re not going to actually tell you who to vote for, of course… but in the interests of all of Vanuatu’s people, please: Don’t vote for politicians like the criminal ex-MPs currently in prison. Their kind have failed this country and its people. We can do much better. We need leaders, not takers — vision, not greed. Vote in the national interest, not your own personal interest.   This is Vanuatu’s chance for a fresh start — will you help? dailyvanuatu | January 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, politics, Vanuatu | Categories: Opinion | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Ng Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RUi8sg Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Transparency Vanuatu’s post-election ‘to-do’ list; Vanuatu aviation students expelled due to non-payment by Vanuatu Govt

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " With 14 MPs from the just disbanded Parliament in prison, and just 20 hours left before Vanuatu voters choose those who will form a new one, Transparency Vanuatu is calling on voters to ensure MP integrity and support for the rule of law. Transparency" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Transparency Vanuatu’s post-election ‘to-do’ list; Vanuatu aviation students expelled due to non-payment by Vanuatu Govt by bobmakin A public service announcement published by Transparency Vanuatu for the 2016 General Election. Photo credit: Transparency Vanuatu With 14 MPs from the just disbanded Parliament in prison, and just 20 hours left before Vanuatu voters choose those who will form a new one, Transparency Vanuatu is calling on voters to ensure MP integrity and support for the rule of law. Transparency sees a need for substantial reforms in the political system to make Parliamentarians more representative and responsible to the citizens of this country. Regulation of political parties through new legislation to control political finances, accurate updating of the electoral roll and putting the voting system beyond abuse are seen as essential. But TIV’s Dr Willie Tokon adds revision of the parliamentary standing orders, regulations concerning MP allocations, and rules about no-confidence motions must also be considered essential. Last, but not least, TIV’s Chairman insists the Right to Information Bill gets enacted and the Ombudsman Act and Leadership Code are expanded. The large number of election observers reflects the widely held view that we have left many of the items on the TIV “to do” list for rather too long a time. Election observers represent the Commonwealth, Forum Secretariat, MSG, EU, Australia, New Zealand, China the UK and USA, Daily Post points out this morning. The Dept. of Internal Affairs’ Cherol Ala yesterday told of the immense task in organizing the snap election in such a very short time. There was the added difficulty of the Principal Electoral Officer being taken seriously unwell in the midst of the huge preparations. However, apart from the difficulties perceived on Tanna the electoral process has run smoothly over very long days. Tomorrow will be the longest. 262 candidates are contesting and 200,159 voters should be deciding who best can achieve what Dr Tokon has asked for. The bottom line: 14 MPs being in gaol and staying there might suggest it is time we have to know and trust those for whom we are voting. The Melbourne, Australia Weekly Times newspaper has pointed out Read more of this post bobmakin | January 21, 2016 at 11:27 am | Tags: 2016 General Election, Cherol Ala, Joe Carlo, Lionel Kaluat, Transparency International Vanuatu, Vanuatu, Willie Tokon | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-MS Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/23fUgD1 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Convicted MPs launch new musical career on Facebook

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "Brace yourselves Vanuatu, the 14 convicted criminal ex-MPs currently serving time in the Women’s prison have found a new way to pass the time while incarcerated. Moana Carcasses is rumoured to be the lead singer. " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Convicted MPs launch new musical career on Facebook by dailyvanuatu Brace yourselves Vanuatu, the 14 convicted criminal ex-MPs currently serving time in the Women’s prison have found a new way to pass the time while incarcerated. Moana Carcasses is rumoured to be the lead singer. dailyvanuatu | January 21, 2016 at 10:17 am | Tags: Humour, politics, satire, Vanuatu | Categories: Humour | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-MD Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Nl5ES4 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Electoral Commission dismisses Tanna concerns; President calls on all voters to take part; electoral roll grows

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "The Electoral Commission has spoken out concerning worries expressed by certain political parties on Tanna about amended proxy voting conditions. Proxy vote categories 4 to 6 became effective January 13 and closed on January 15. The Tanna candidates or pa" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Electoral Commission dismisses Tanna concerns; President calls on all voters to take part; electoral roll grows by bobmakin The Electoral Commission has spoken out concerning worries expressed by certain political parties on Tanna about amended proxy voting conditions. Proxy vote categories 4 to 6 became effective January 13 and closed on January 15. The Tanna candidates or parties taking exception to the proxy changes claim another political party had more chance to take advantage of the new conditions. The Electoral Commission, however, says adequate notice was given. The SG of Tafea Province agrees. VMF officers are providing additional security on Tanna for the duration of the elections. The Commonwealth election observer team has called on all eligible voters to cast their votes on Friday. President Baldwin Lonsdale, too, has urged eligible voters to Read more of this post bobmakin | January 20, 2016 at 2:50 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Baldwin Lonsdale, politics, proxy voting, Tanna, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-My Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1OELHaW Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Commonwealth, Pacific Islands Forum, MSG election observers ready for Jan. 22 General Election

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " The Chairman of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the election, Hubert Ingraham, the former Bahamas PM, has promised the media the group will observe the election and comment on factors which could impinge the electoral processes. “This includes obs" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Commonwealth, Pacific Islands Forum, MSG election observers ready for Jan. 22 General Election by bobmakin Rt Hon Hubert Ingraham, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group The Chairman of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the election, Hubert Ingraham, the former Bahamas PM, has promised the media the group will observe the election and comment on factors which could impinge the electoral processes. “This includes observing the pre-election environment, polling day and post election period”, he made clear. “The country has committed itself to democratic electoral standards”, he reminded everyone. Members of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Pacific Islands Forum and MSG observers gathered last evening after a press conference in order to meet Read more of this post bobmakin | January 19, 2016 at 4:36 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Commonwealth, Hubert Ingraham, Philip Kating, politics, Solomon Islands, Tanna, Vanuatu | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Mf Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ZxPRqi Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Is dual citizenship a threat to Vanuatu? No, but unregulated political financing is

WordPress.com dailyvanuatu posted: "By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 3 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity < Read Part 1: ‘Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters’ < Read Part 2: ‘Is diversity of political representation possible" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Is dual citizenship a threat to Vanuatu? No, but unregulated political financing is by dailyvanuatu By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 3 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity < Read Part 1: ‘Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters’ < Read Part 2: ‘Is diversity of political representation possible in Vanuatu?’   This month marks the two-year anniversary of the constitutional amendment to permit dual citizenship in Vanuatu. In the run-up to the 2016 General Election, some political campaigns have cast dual citizenship as a threat to Vanuatu, and have questioned whether this policy risks political domination by foreigners. But is Vanuatu’s democracy really at risk of being dominated by foreigners acquiring dual citizenship? The short answer is no. However, when it comes to the financing of political candidates and parties in Vanuatu, foreign involvement in politics is completely Read more of this post dailyvanuatu | January 19, 2016 at 12:03 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Capital Investment and Immigration Program, China, CIES, CIIP, democracy, dual citizenship, Hong Kong, political financing, political parties, politics | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Mg Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1NhiwZx Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Three Vanuatu personalities dead – Heather Lini-Leo, Philip Kating, Mavis Salt

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Deaths top the news stories today ... Heather Lini-Leo Matas died at the weekend. She was Vanuatu’s first indigenous female lawyer. Wife of Ombudsman Kalkot Mataskelekele, Heather (sister of the first PM Walter Lini and eighth of ten Lini children " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Three Vanuatu personalities dead – Heather Lini-Leo, Philip Kating, Mavis Salt by bobmakin Deaths top the news stories today ... Heather Lini-Leo. Photo: British Friends of Vanuatu Heather Lini-Leo Matas died at the weekend. She was Vanuatu’s first indigenous female lawyer. Wife of Ombudsman Kalkot Mataskelekele, Heather (sister of the first PM Walter Lini and eighth of ten Lini children from North Pentecost) was most recently serving as the principal legal officer in the National Provident Fund (VNPF). She had held a wide variety of senior legal positions in government. She studied law in PNG, Australia and the United Kingdom. A funeral service is planned for Wednesday morning at 7 at the Anglican Church, Tagabe, and the body will be flown to Pentecost for burial. Philip Kating. Photo: boxrec.com Vanuatu’s first professional boxer, Philip Kating, passed away midday Sunday after an injury caused by another person. Kating, now believed to be in his sixties, held a number of Pacific titles and turned professional in Fiji in 1980. He won the only gold medal for the New Hebrides — as we still were — in the Guam South Pacific Games in 1975, earning himself the title of Golden Boy. Anglican missionary teacher Mavis Salt passed away earlier this month in the United Kingdom. She was the last of a long line of such professionals from the times when the mission was based on Norfolk Island. Mavis Salt’s last position was as principal of the Torgil Training Centre for girls at Lolowai, Ambae, from 1955 to 1976. Indeed her house at Lolowai had originally been used by the Mission on Norfolk Island and later accompanied the Mission to Mota before coming to rest on Ambae. A number of women in Port Vila still remember Mavis as “my teacher”, the dedicated trainer ensuring those who could benefit from more extensive training in education continued at the Kawenu Teachers’ Training College in Vila. Mavis Salt will be cremated at Yeovil in the UK on 22 January. A memorial service has already been held. All electoral campaigns for the 2016 snap election close tomorrow. Voting is on Friday. bobmakin | January 18, 2016 at 4:11 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Anglican church, boxing, Heather Lini-Leo, Kalkot Mataskelekele, Mavis Salt, Philip Kating, South Pacific Games | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-M6 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1PAJ0a7 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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Anthrokléis invited you to Nouveau Débat sur la Communauté (Thème : Le Terrorisme)

Nouveau Débat sur la Communauté (Thème : Le Terrorisme) Anthrokléis invited you to Nouveau Débat sur la Communauté (Thème : Le Terrorisme) Monday, January 18, 7:00 PM CET Communauté (dans les commentaires) Are you going? YesMaybeNo View Invitation Exemple de Problématiques : Comment peut-on être amené à tuer pour ces croyances et ces idéaux ?               (Islamisme contemporaine bien sûr, mais aussi anarchisme                            à This notification was sent to tofreemelanesia@gmail.com. Go to your notification delivery settings to update your address. Unsubscribe from these emails. Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA

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[New post] Looking to the big J for justice; Police Commissioner Taleo fined for driving offences; new doctors return

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "The Graon mo Jastis Pati – GJP – is doing a lot to bring to everyone’s attention the deficiencies in the services which relate to law and order and the judicial system. As far as your editor-at-large can tell, GJP is the only party running a daily-updated" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Looking to the big J for justice; Police Commissioner Taleo fined for driving offences; new doctors return by bobmakin The Graon mo Jastis Pati – GJP – is doing a lot to bring to everyone’s attention the deficiencies in the services which relate to law and order and the judicial system. As far as your editor-at-large can tell, GJP is the only party running a daily-updated website. Having previously established a legal framework for land law reform (the ‘G’ of GJP) now the Party is looking to the big J – justice. The GJP website says the party wants the justice system seriously enforced to bring the country to a state of good governance and transparency which will see a massive cutting down of the festering corruption. GJP is also strongly against corrupt practices in the selling of citizenship of which we are experiencing a tsunami. Find out more on their website. The Melanesian Progressive Party – MPP – is against dual citizenship which it sees as a means of allowing corruption to escalate. A commentary on this will be published here tomorrow. The Police Commissioner, John Taleo, was fined vt15,000 for careless driving and vt20,000 for reckless driving yesterday. In taking care of a situation of ongoing inability for any commissioner to unify the uniformed forces and command discipline, the Caretaker Prime Minister, himself a former commissioner, was yesterday reported as Read more of this post bobmakin | January 16, 2016 at 4:24 pm | Tags: GJP, Graon mo Jastis Pati, John Taleo, MPP, politics, Vanuatu, Vanuatu Teacher's Union | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-M3 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Px3RLE Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Pacific Islands Forum sends observer team to monitor 2016 General Election

WordPress.com dailydigester posted: "The Pacific Islands Forum has deployed a team of electoral observers to scrutinize the January 22 General Election. They will join the Commonwealth’s team of electoral observers to enhance the transparency and accountability of the General Election. Th" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Pacific Islands Forum sends observer team to monitor 2016 General Election by dailydigester The Pacific Islands Forum has deployed a team of electoral observers to scrutinize the January 22 General Election. They will join the Commonwealth’s team of electoral observers to enhance the transparency and accountability of the General Election. They will be present throughout every stage of the voting and counting process on election day, to help ensure that the vote is free and fair. The Forum Observer Team comprises Mr Pita Vuki, Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections of the Kingdom of Tonga, and Ms Taggy Tangimetua, Chief Electoral Officer of the Cook Islands. The team is supported by the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji. The Forum Observer Team will be based in Efate from 14—25 January. They will meet with Vanuatu Government representatives, civil society, churches, development partners, regional and international agencies and the diplomatic corps ahead of polling day to gain an enhanced understanding of the electoral and political environment in Vanuatu.Read more of this post dailydigester | January 15, 2016 at 2:28 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Biketawa Declaration, Cook Islands, Dame Meg Taylor, Pacific Islands Forum, Pita Vuki, Taggy Tangimetua, Tonga, Vanuatu | Categories: Breaking Stories | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-LY Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1JNDhRK Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] PM Kilman suspends senior policeman; HK immigration program a ‘miserable failure’

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Caretaker PM Kilman has suspended Supt. Jackson Noal from a very senior position in the Police Force. This occurred less than a week after Noal questioned lack of action concerning the Supreme Court convictions of Police Commissioner Taleo. Noal had writt" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest PM Kilman suspends senior policeman; HK immigration program a ‘miserable failure’ by bobmakin Caretaker PM Kilman has suspended Supt. Jackson Noal from a very senior position in the Police Force. This occurred less than a week after Noal questioned lack of action concerning the Supreme Court convictions of Police Commissioner Taleo. Noal had written to the Police Service Commission over this matter. Daily Post reported the suspension this morning and yesterday covered the Caretaker PM’s Office investigating what is said Read more of this post bobmakin | January 15, 2016 at 10:43 am | Tags: Capital Investment and Immigration Program, CIIP, Digicel, el niño, Jackson Noal, John Taleo, politics, Sato Kilman | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-LS Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RRkOVG Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Gratuity payments still not returned; conspiracy case preliminary inquiry held

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Daily Post today headlines a story from the Finance Department: “jailed MPs did not refund gratuity payments.” The big question to be asked yet is why did the Finance Department ever make the payments? The un-identified departmental or ministerial spokesp" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Gratuity payments still not returned; conspiracy case preliminary inquiry held by bobmakin Daily Post today headlines a story from the Finance Department: “jailed MPs did not refund gratuity payments.” The big question to be asked yet is why did the Finance Department ever make the payments? The un-identified departmental or ministerial spokesperson does not explain further. Everyone will likely wonder whether the Caretaker Finance Minister, who did plead guilty to the conspiracy which put the others in gaol, or his advisers, might have been involved, especially since each recipient/conspirator in the bribery case received vt4,452,023. It is too large a sum to be blamed on a clerical error. However, there has been no announcement of any investigation into the illegal gratuity issue by Finance. One also wonders why not? in that regard. The other conspiracy case, the Pipite Purported Pardons, will be heard on the second of February. The Magistrate’s Court did meet yesterday afternoon, despite the earlier unofficial announced date of tomorrow, to hear the Preliminary Inquiry of the Public Prosecutor. Prosecutions submitted 42 witness statements, three items of exhibit and various documents, Post tells us. Former MPs Marcellino Pipite, Silas Yatan, Arnold Prasad, Thomas Laken, John Amos, Paul Telukluk, Sebastien Harry, Tony Wright, Tony Nari, Jean-Yves Chabod and Jonas James were all charged with conspiracy to defeat the course of justice, a crime under the Penal Code (section 79a). The conspiracy was planned to have the Acting President Pipite pardon himself and 13 others involved in the bribery case immediately before the return of the substantive President from overseas. (Daily Post) The Supreme Court yesterday threw out Constitutional Case no. 36 of 2016, Radio Vanuatu News reported this morning, Read more of this post bobmakin | January 14, 2016 at 12:13 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, Arnold Prasad, AUF, Department of Finance, education, Jean-Yves Chabod, John Amos, Jonas James, Marcellino Pipite, Paul Telukluk, Sebastien Harry, Silas Yatan, Thomas Laken, Tony Nari, Tony Wright, Vanuatu Electoral Office, Willie Toama | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-LL Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ZvLBNg Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Commonwealth observer team to offer electoral advice

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: " A Commonwealth Observer mission for the election will give practical recommendations to help strengthen Vanuatu’s electoral process based on their observations. The group is headed by a former Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Ingraham. They arriv" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Commonwealth observer team to offer electoral advice by bobmakin Former Bahamas PM Hubert Ingraham. Photo: thebahamasweekly.com A Commonwealth Observer mission for the election will give practical recommendations to help strengthen Vanuatu’s electoral process based on their observations. The group is headed by a former Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Ingraham. They arrive today from Australia, Guyana, Fiji and Uganda. They remain until 5 days after the elections, reports the Daily Post. A former ombudsman, an MP, an editor, an election supervisor and a gender equity expert are included in their ranks. The court case being brought by a former chargé d’affaires in Beijing, Willie Toama, will not delay the snap poll. Toama’s name was not included in the official list of candidates. Daily Post has the story on page 1 today. They also re-confirm, Charles Lini’s name is now officially included. Read more of this post bobmakin | January 13, 2016 at 1:08 pm | Tags: Charles Lini, Commonwealth, Hubert Ingraham, Lailade Asunsade, Malekula, President Coolidge, Santo, Serge Vohor, Tanna, UMP, Willie Toama | Categories: The Daily Digest | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Lw Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ZrMIgM Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Video: Tanna traditions triumph after Cyclone Pam

WordPress.com dailydigester posted: " During Cyclone Pam in March 2015, some traditional cyclone houses on Tanna proved to be much more resistant to the super cyclone’s destructive winds than many modern buildings. This video explains why traditional architecture is preferable as a cheap," Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Video: Tanna traditions triumph after Cyclone Pam by dailydigester During Cyclone Pam in March 2015, some traditional cyclone houses on Tanna proved to be much more resistant to the super cyclone’s destructive winds than many modern buildings. This video explains why traditional architecture is preferable as a cheap, cyclone-resistant and sustainable form of housing. Cyclone Pam was a Category 5 cyclone, the highest rating on both the Saffir-Simpson and the Australian cyclone scales. Sustained winds were measured at over 270km/hour, and gusts were recorded at 320km/hour, but were possibly higher than this over Erromango and Tanna. Meteorologists are still debating whether Cyclone Pam is the first Category 6 cyclone ever recorded. Read more of this post dailydigester | January 13, 2016 at 9:16 am | Tags: cyclone pam, Erromango, Jacob Kapere, Tafea Cultural Centre, Tafea Cultural Centre and Merian Numake, Tanna, traditional architecture, traditional housing, University of NSW | Categories: Video | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Lp Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1PVfkY0 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Govt earns vt26M from candidate applications; conspiracy judgement delivered on Friday

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Government has generated vt26 million through candidacy applications. The current Charge d'Affaires at Vanuatu's embassy in Beijing, Willie Toama has filed a constitutional challenge against the Electoral Office, after being declared ineligible to contes" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Govt earns vt26M from candidate applications; conspiracy judgement delivered on Friday by bobmakin Government has generated vt26 million through candidacy applications. The current Charge d'Affaires at Vanuatu's embassy in Beijing, Willie Toama has filed a constitutional challenge against the Electoral Office, after being declared ineligible to contest the election. Toama is hoping to stand for the Moderate Alliance in the Tanna constituency. The judgement in the conspiracy case against the 11 convicted MPs and their lawyer Wilson Aumai will be delivered Read more of this post bobmakin | January 12, 2016 at 4:35 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, books, China, Josiah Naigulevu, Marcellino Pipite, Moderate Alliance, Peter Moses, politics, Tanna, Willie Toama, Wilson Aumai | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-Lk Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Of8lsq Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Complete candidate listing

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Lists don't necessarily make riveting reading, but the final list (declaration 2) of candidates for this month's election underscores the point Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett made here on the blog earlier today regarding lack of representation of certain sec" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Complete candidate listing by bobmakin Lists don't necessarily make riveting reading, but the final list (declaration 2) of candidates for this month's election underscores the point Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett made here on the blog earlier today regarding lack of representation of certain sections of the community, notably women...   Ambae Constituency (3 seats) 1 Steven Tahi PPP 2 Peter Vuta VP 3 Michael Liu LDP 4 Alickson Mera NAT 5 Delphine Mera VGA 6 Jacob Mata NAG 7 Nancy Bue Namoli VUERP 8 Hambert Toa IND 9 Richard Mera VP 10 Jay Ngwele IG 11 James Bule NUP 12 James Bani Gwero PAP 13 Dickinson Vusilai IND Ambrym Constituency (2 seats) 1 Douglas L Tangtang PPP 2 Maki Stanley Simelum VP 3 Bruno Leingkone NUP 4 Pierre David Dah VCRP 5 Peter Bong VGC 6 Joshua Bong UMP 7 Albert Abel Williams GJP 8 Jossie Masmas VRP Banks Constituency (1 seat) 1 Christopher Mackenzie NUP 2 Jack Wona VNDP 3 Batick Manusia NAT 4 Dunstan Hilton PPP 5 Victor Ron IND Efate Constituency (4 seats) 1 Norris Kalmet UMP 2 Michel Taravaki PPP 3 Elmo Joseph VP 4 Levi Tarosa IG 5 Jean Noel Anis Joseph VNDP 6 Willie Tom Kalotuk RMC 7 Michel Ova Mokosei Taripakoa VNP 8 Seule Tong VCRP 9 Amos Guy Waiane VNVDP 10 Jerry Kanas IND 11 Michel Kalworai Kalnawi IND 12 Yan Taho Dapang Amos IND 13 Bakoa Kaltongga VP 14 Markson Nibtik VPP 15 Gillion William GJP 16 John Batty Kaltakae VNP 17 Jean Claude Kanegai VPDP 18 Alfred Rollen Carlot NAT 19 Manuel Rollen Carlot NAT 20 Nato Taiwia VDP 21 Joshua Tafura Kalsakau VLP 22 Amos Tatangis Sheyrild IND 23 Ghislain Kaltack IND 24 Matai Kalwatman Alista Noel IND Epi Constituency (2 seats) 1 Seoule Simeon UMP 2 Isaac Harmaliu PPP 3 Toka Keven Joe VP 4 Mackin Rita Valia GJP 5 Robert Murray Sikol Bohn VNDP 6 John Nil VNDP 7 Bal Abel Nash RMC 8 Isaac Daniel Tongolilu IND 9 Elwyn Ambata Saling IND Luganville Constituency (2 seats) 1 George Andre Wells NUP 2 Marie Helen Barthelemy LDP 3 Kalvau Moli HP 4 James Hinge IND 5 Seremaiah Matai IND 6 Charley Ulas UMP 7 Donald Restuetune VPP 8 Marc Ati IG 9 Antoine Pikioune NAG 10 Judah Siba IND Maewo Constituency (1 seat) 1 Ian Wilson IND 2 Philip Boedoro VP Malekula Constituency (7 seats) 1 Kisito Teilemb UMP 2 Jerome Ludvaune UMP 3 Sato Kilman Meltek Livtunvanu PPP 4 Dick Tete PPP 5 Kaltalio Simeon VP 6 Menzies Jack Samuel VP 7 Kalros Simon VP 8 Esmon Simon VP 9 Barthelemey Tulili VPP 10 Daniel Nalet GJP 11 Sale John GJP 12 James Stephen GJP 13 Fabien Malwersets NUP 14 Timothy Nibtick RMC 15 Marcellino Barthelemy RMC 16 Gordon Regenvanu NAT 17 John Terry VGC 18 Rex Owen Issachar HP 19 Lazard Meltenekneim M NAG 20 Peter Manwo FMP 21 Don Ken Stephen Nmalamuwomu PSP 22 Limmon Esmon MPP 23 Kalros Karli IND 24 Gracia Chadrack IND 25 Tony Ata IND 26 Francois Batick IND 27 Joel Niptik IND 28 George Lapi Wesly UFC 29 Browny Dona Jeremiha VNDP 30 Willie Apia Masing VNP 31 Jeneck Patunvanu VGC 32 David Lovis Manlau FFP 33 Peter Onis IND 34 Modine Romon IND Malo/Aore Constituency (1 seat) 1 Jacktasi George VPP 2 Uri Warawara GJP 3 Havo Molisale NAG 4 Moulin Tabouti Paama Constituency (1 seat) 1 Glen Takau PPP 2 Johnny Albert Tomatelu VP 3 Morris James Manon IG 4 Fred William Tasso GJP 5 Paul Avock Hungai NAT 6 David Joel NAG 7 Peter James H IND 8 Job Andy Sam VNDP Pentecost Constituency (4 seats) 1 Steven Sau UMP 2 Gabriel Wareat Gulgul VPP 3 Russel Nari IG 4 Francois Chani Tabisal, NUP 5 Silas Bule Melve NUP 6 Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas RMC 7 Salathiel Taribas RMC 8 Danstan Tate NAG 9 Keithson Liu PSP 10 Rolanson Bule Tor NAT 11 Michael Tamata Siba VUERP 12 Norbert Sumsum MA 13 Vincent Boulekone VGC 14 Richard Walsah Leona IND 15 Joseph Rono IND 16 Jean Baptiste Saltukro IND 17 David Tosul Butulso GJP 18 Ham Lini Vanuaroroa NUP 19 Bergmans Bebe Guru Molgogoi VRP Port Vila Constituency (6 seats) 1 Ulrick Sumptonh UMP 2 Nadia Kanegai PPP 3 Kenneth Natapei VP 4 Jeffery Wilfred Masoerangi NUP 5 Barak Tame Sope Maautamate MPP 6 Obi Daniel Mial VNDP 7 Jimmy Edward Willie LDP 8 Ruben Olul Nungnung VNP 9 Alain Carlot NAT 10 Ralph Regenvanu GJP 11 Hensley H Garae PAP 12 Badley Vanva VNVDP 13 Abel David VA 14 Jerry Tafan Naieng Niatu UFC 15 Terry Kapah LPV 16 Saby Natonga MA 17 Marcel Malili IND 18 Johnny Kuanpeka Takana IND 19 Pierre Tore IND 20 Jean Pierre Nirua IND 21 Felix Nguyen IND 22 Joel George Toa IND 23 Ephraim Kalsakau IND 24 John William IND 25 Alatoi Ishael Kalsakau UMP 26 Wendy Himford UMP 27 Louis Kalnpel VPP 28 Tony Berry Hosea VNDP 29 Jean Luc Cassart VNP 30 Kalo Seule VGC 31 Maxime Carlot Korman VDP 32 Roy Obed James Matariki VCRP 33 Daniel Molisa VDALPC 34 Antoine Bouldier IND 35 Jimmy James Moli ? Santo Constituency (7 seats) 1 Vatout Moliare UMP 2 Valerien Ova UMP 3 Kandy Norman UMP 4 Sakaes Lulu PPP 5 Collin Tavi VP 6 Francois Tavuiru VPP 7 Hosea Ovock Rothul Nevu IG 8 Alfred Maoh GJP 9 Morris Sengo NUP 10 Livo Mele LDP 11 John Lum NAG 12 Gaetan Pikioune NAG 13 Mike Paululum PSP 14 Easter Rojo FMP 15 Edwin Amblus Macreveth IND 16 Manina Juanita Packete IND 17 Elizabeth Moli IND 18 Tony Boroni IND 19 Jean Dominique Raupepe IND 20 Silas Rocroc UMP 21 Ronald Warsal Kalmasei VP 22 Sela Molisa VP 23 Samson Samsen VPP 24 Jonathan Arutape VPP 25 Gaspard Moli Palaud VRP 26 Simon Timothy VNDP 27 Rick Tchamako Mahe RMC 28 Pierre Chanel Andimele Marsal LPV 29 Jean Ravou Akii Kolomoule VPRFP 30 Peter Stevens VEM 31 Roger Key IND 32 Jonah Kalorick Simeon IND Shepherds Constituency (1 seat) 1 Atis Kalo Manaroto VNDP 2 Toara Daniel Kalo VGC 3 Noel Faionalave LDP 4 John M Manuake IND 5 Harry Daniel VPDP South Outer Islands Constituency (1 seat) 1 Tomker Netvunei Naling UMP 2 Edward Nalyal Molou VP 3 Meitai Tamasui GJP 4 Joe Iautu Ture LPV 5 Ben Leeshi IND Tanna Constituency (7 seats) 1 Morking Stevens Iatika UMP 2 Nakou Natuman UMP 3 Joe Natuman VP 4 Bob Loughman VP 5 Johnny Koanapo Rasou VP 6 Jimmy Tom Lume VPP 7 Kipsen Niespo Yamaimai VPP 8 Xavier Emanuel Harry IG 9 Andrew Solomon Napuat GJP 10 Willie Smith Kawa NUP 11 Robin Tom Kapapa VRP 12 Joe Noclam VNDP 13 Kaurua Kausiama Louis VNP 14 James Natman Lalo Iamak LDP 15 William Loumai Louhman NAT 16 Jimmy Nanuman Nipo LPV 17 Jotham Napat LPV 18 James Maukura VNVDP 19 Jalson Willie Koda TMA 20 Jennifer Kapahai Manua IND 21 Peter Sakita IND 22 Daniel Felix Iato IND 23 Harry Able Arram IND 24 William Nissian Kiel IND 25 Mary Kaviamu Jack IND 26 Andrew Namhat Kausiama IND 27 Peter Niamak Jeremiah IND 28 Stevens Natouka Yapoum IND 29 Jacques Nauka Meriago UMP 30 Yaris Leon Yawah VLP 31 Richard Namel Ruan IND 32 Tom Noam Iouniwa IND 33 Roger Kiel IND 34 Lui Namark Etap IND 35 Benson Willie Samuels Dhapahan IND 36 Christian Cranois Ialou IND Tongoa Constituency (1 seat) 1 Kalo Pakoa Songi Lano IG 2 Kalo Eric Pakoatau Marakiwola NUP 3 Harrison John Manaroto LDP 4 George Kerby John PPP 5 John Marc Bell Tapanga Saruru VNDP 6 Willie Noel NAT 7 Willie Ruben Abel VCRP Torres Constituency (1 seat) 1 Stanley Womack NUP 2 Claude Christophe Antoine Emelee VNDP 3 Raoule Woleg VNP 4 Luke Dini IND 5 Basil Hopkins ULF Party names Acronym Party Name FFP Family First Party FMP Friend Melanesian Party GJP Graon mo Jastis Party HP Hope Party IG Iauko Group Ind Independent LDP Liberal Democratic Party LPV Leaders Party for Vanuatu MA Moderate Alliance NAG Nagriamel NAT Natatok NUP National United Party PAP People’s Action Party PPP People’s Progressive Party PSP People’s Services Party RMC Reunification Movement for Change TMA Tafea Moderate Alliance UFC Unity for Change UFC ? ULF United Liberation Front UMP Union of Moderates Party VA Vete Alliance VCRP Vanuatu Community Reform Party VDALPC Vanuatu Democratic Alliance and Liberation Party for Change VDP Vanuatu Democratic Party VEM Vemarana VGC Vanuatu Green Confederation VLP Vanuatu Labour Party VNDP Vanuatu National Development Party VNP Vanuatu National Party VNVDP Vanuatu New Vision Development Party VP Vanua'aku Party VPDP Vanuatu Progressive Development Party VPP Vanuatu Presidential Party VPRFP Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmer Party VRP Vanuatu Republican Party VUERP Vanuatu United and Equal Rights Party bobmakin | January 11, 2016 at 7:10 pm | Tags: 2016 General Election, political parties, politics | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-L9 Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? 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[New post] Is diversity of political representation possible in Vanuatu?

WordPress.com dailydigester posted: "By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 2 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity < Read Part 1: ‘Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters’   VANUATU’S NATIONAL ELECTIONS give citizens the opportunity to " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Is diversity of political representation possible in Vanuatu? by dailydigester By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 2 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity Vanuatu’s women deserve better political representation. Photo: Vanuatu Department of Women’s Affairs < Read Part 1: ‘Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters’   VANUATU’S NATIONAL ELECTIONS give citizens the opportunity to shape the nation’s future through their choice of political representation. Electoral boundaries and the total number of constituencies have shifted over the years in response to demographic changes. Recent media reports have suggested that electorates will be again be modified sometime before 2020. Today, there are 52 seats in the national parliament, with MPs drawn from most of Vanuatu’s different islands. However, this seeming diversity masks the lack of representation of different demographic groupings within Parliament: women, young people, people with disability, religious minorities and other groups that are not part of the mostly male political elite are effectively excluded. The omission of a significant proportion of the population disadvantages Vanuatu’s national development, because their contributions and needs are left out of the political debate. Read more of this post dailydigester | January 11, 2016 at 8:59 am | Tags: 2016 General Election, democracy, elections, electoral integrity, gender, minorities, political representation, politics, single non-transferable voting, SNTV, women | Categories: Opinion | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-H6 Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1OcGDwy Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Red alert issued for Tafea Province as Cyclone Ula nears

WordPress.com dailydigester posted: " A Red Alert for Cyclone Ula is in effect for the south of Tafea Province, according to the latest advisory from Vanuatu Meteorological Services’ Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre issued at 8:54pm Sunday 10/1. Residents of the affected parts of Tafea prov" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Red alert issued for Tafea Province as Cyclone Ula nears by dailydigester Cyclone Ula satellite animation from wunderground.com A Red Alert for Cyclone Ula is in effect for the south of Tafea Province, according to the latest advisory from Vanuatu Meteorological Services’ Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre issued at 8:54pm Sunday 10/1. Residents of the affected parts of Tafea province are advised to take shelter from the cyclone immediately. Overnight, heavy rain and flooding in low-lying coastal areas and riverbanks are expected in the affected areas, along with very rough to phenomenal seas with heavy swells. Winds at the centre are currently at 175km/hr and intensifying. Damaging strong to gale force 65–75km/hr winds will continue to affect Aneityum, Futuna and south Tanna overnight. The eye of the cyclone is not expected to pass over any islands in Vanuatu at this time. The cyclone is currently moving away from Vanuatu in a southwesterly direction. Cyclone Ula is a Category 4 severe tropical cyclone and is currently located at the bottom centre of J10 on the Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Tracking Map (shown below), or about 95km southeast of Aneityum and 190km southeast of Tanna. dailydigester | January 10, 2016 at 10:38 pm | Tags: Aneityum, cyclone, cyclone ula, cyclone warning, Futuna, NDMO, red alert, Tafea, Tanna | Categories: Cyclone Warning, The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-JV Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1SbpbfI Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu Daily News Digest | a correction

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "This afternoon's post leading with Ula still a danger has wrong punctuation in the website of the Meteo Department. It should read http://www.meteo.gov.vu" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu Daily News Digest | a correction by bobmakin This afternoon's post leading with Ula still a danger has wrong punctuation in the website of the Meteo Department. It should read http://www.meteo.gov.vu bobmakin | January 9, 2016 at 4:38 pm | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-GX Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1Oa3rwU Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu Daily News Digest | Cyclone Ula still a danger for the South

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "Main news just given by Radio Vanuatu concerns the proximity of cyclone Ula to the southern islands of Futuna and Aneityum. This is the cyclone which passed near certain islands of Fiji this week and which, for us, is not maintaining a sufficiently southe" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu Daily News Digest | Cyclone Ula still a danger for the South by bobmakin Main news just given by Radio Vanuatu concerns the proximity of cyclone Ula to the southern islands of Futuna and Aneityum. This is the cyclone which passed near certain islands of Fiji this week and which, for us, is not maintaining a sufficiently southerly course. Latest information is always available from http://www.meteo,gov.vu, together with satellite photography of the area. There is not a lot of news today other than that which involves candidates in one way or another. There are well-known names of those who have turned to politics, in some cases for yet another try. This site will not be concerned with such stories, simply publishing the names of the second official declaration of candidacy when it is available electronically, which declaration has not yet occurred. Today's Independent gives details of the already known and named 7 women candidates. In other news, Daily Post has come out strongly against domestic violence with news of the death of a woman known to many attributed to such a cause and with a serious piece by Mark Bebe, DG Justice Ministry - "Violence against women must be eradicated." Radio Vanuatu News this morning began with a long report concerning the dispute between Airports Vanuatu Limited and AVL staff, members of the Vanuatu Workers Union, and the handing over of a report by the Arbitration Board to the Caretaker Minister yesterday. The matter undoubtedly remains with the Arbitration Board and, likely, the next government for resolution. Daily Post questions inaction over the convictions for reckless and careless driving of the Police Commissioner, John Taleo. He was convicted on 15 December but the Police Service Commission has not taken any decision in the matter the paper reports. The Independent leads with the story of a "major seabed lease scam" over the Fatumauru Bay seafront from Anchor Inn to Chantilly's. The signature of the former Lands Minister Ralph Regenvanu has been forged, he told the newspaper, on titles allegedly involving illegal seabed leases. bobmakin | January 9, 2016 at 2:26 pm | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-GW Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1JAltJV Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu Daily News Digest | 8 January 2016

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "The Pacific Islands Forum has accepted to send an observer group to monitor the progress of Vanuatu's snap national election on 22 January, Radio Vanuatu announced this morning. Delegates from Samoa and the Cook Islands have agreed to participate. Confli" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu Daily News Digest | 8 January 2016 by bobmakin The Pacific Islands Forum has accepted to send an observer group to monitor the progress of Vanuatu's snap national election on 22 January, Radio Vanuatu announced this morning. Delegates from Samoa and the Cook Islands have agreed to participate. Conflicting times have been given in the media for the announcement of the second declaration of candidates. This will be either this evening or tomorrow. For some reason it has been seen to be necessary to have printed a total of 4 million ballot papers for a record total of 28 parties. Many alleged parties have never been heard of before, or were quickly forgotten after their last fleeting appearance. The same goes for individual candidates, there being 41 independents, at least at the time of writing, there being no knowledge of what the second declaration might find. "Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters" is the first in a series of three papers concerning Vanuatu's election practices and was sent to you this morning. Your comments are certainly invited. Daily Post today reports the strong disagreement of the Teachers' Union to the new leave entitlement proposal of the Chamber of Commerce (VCCI). bobmakin | January 8, 2016 at 10:27 am | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-GV Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1RcCFHU Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters

WordPress.com dailydigester posted: "By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 1 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity When Vanuatu goes to the polls on 22 January, 2016, an estimated 2,000 ni-Vanuatu youth, and several hundred recently naturalized adult citizens, will be denied a vo" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Ghostbusters: it’s time to deal with Vanuatu’s phantom voters by dailydigester By Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett Part 1 of a 3-part series on Vanuatu’s Electoral Integrity When Vanuatu goes to the polls on 22 January, 2016, an estimated 2,000 ni-Vanuatu youth, and several hundred recently naturalized adult citizens, will be denied a vote due to the impossibly short deadline for voter registration. Not only is a denial of the democratic right to vote, it highlights the inaccuracy of Vanuatu’s electoral roll. In Vanuatu’s 2012 General Election, an estimated 55,000 dead people were included on the electoral roll as eligible voters, about 140% more voters than official census data says there should be. This article suggests a simple and cost-effective way of ensuring the integrity of Vanuatu’s electoral roll so these ‘phantom voters’ don’t come back to haunt us. Read more of this post dailydigester | January 8, 2016 at 7:59 am | Tags: 2016 General Election, electoral integrity, electoral roll, statistics, Vanuatu Electoral Office, Vanuatu National Statistics Office, VEO, VNSO | Categories: Opinion, The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-FS Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1ITkc0j Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Vanuatu Daily News Digest | 183 candidates for 52 seats

WordPress.com bobmakin posted: "The Electoral Commission broadcast the official list of 183 candidates for the 52 parliamentary seats near midnight last night. Voting takes place on 22 January. 72 hours are given for those whose applications were un-acceptable in the first declaration t" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Vanuatu Daily Digest Vanuatu Daily News Digest | 183 candidates for 52 seats by bobmakin The Electoral Commission broadcast the official list of 183 candidates for the 52 parliamentary seats near midnight last night. Voting takes place on 22 January. 72 hours are given for those whose applications were un-acceptable in the first declaration to re-submit their candidacy forms. Kilion Taleo is Chairman of the Electoral Commission and presided over the first declaration. The Vanuatu Labour Party has said it will be starting its campaign on Sunday when the names of its two candidates have been revealed in the second declaration on Saturday. The party expressed displeasure over the working of the Commission. Vanuatu Daily News Digest hopes to be able to publish the full list of candidates early next week. bobmakin | January 7, 2016 at 3:29 pm | Categories: The News, Digested | URL: http://wp.me/p2A4RK-FR Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Vanuatu Daily Digest. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://ift.tt/1VL9GtK Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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