Malvatumauri – ‘Western Influences Cause Most Divorces in Vanuatu

The Malvatumari Council of Chiefs CEO Jean Pierre believes that ‘Western influence’ is the root cause of broken families in Vanuatu, and the remedy is custom-arranged marriages.

He adds that while traditional custom marriages in Vanuatu have deeper meanings, they strengthen the bond of each tribe within a culture, maintaining heritage and bridging stronger relations between families. 

Divorce only happens when arranged marriages and ‘bonding’ fail which is caused by Western influence