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Op-ed: Political party amendments in Vanuatu must square a vicious circle10 April 2024
Vanuatu will witness a referendum on two constitutional amendments designed to strengthen the party system on 29 May 2024. The proposed reforms, passed by parli…
In Vanuatu, upcoming constitutional referendum proposes ban on political party hopping22 February 2024
An upcoming referendum in Vanuatu to outlaw political-party hopping by legislators has sparked lively debate in the Pacific island country, which has faced thre…
In Vanuatu, government shelves proposed constitutional changes increasing ministries and introducing chief justice term limits22 June 2022
Vanuatu's Parliament has shelved the controversial constitutional changes that Prime Minister Bob Loughman's Government wanted to push through.
The changes in…
Vanuatu's prime minister wins confidence vote29 June 2021
Vanuatu's prime minister Bob Loughman has defeated a motion of no confidence against him in parliament this morning.
The motion was deposited by the oppositio…
Vanuatu's prime minister denies lack of consultation over proposed constitutional amendment10 September 2019
Vanuatu‘s parliamentary opposition says the government has failed to consult adequately about introducing political reforms.
Addressing Vanuatu‘s long running…