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Ngwasoanda Custom Movement
The Ngwasoanda Custom Movement (NCM) is a political party in Vanuatu. History One member was elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu in the 2025 Vanuatuan general election, Ian Wilson. Following the election, Wilson affiliated with the Leaders Party of Vanuatu in accordance with the results of the 2024 Vanuatuan constitutional referendum A constitutional referendum was held in Vanuatu on 29 May 2024, the first time a referendum has been held in the country. Voters were asked whether they approve of two proposed amendments to the Constitution of Vanuatu, constitution aimed at redu .... Election results References {{Oceania-party-stub Political parties in Vanuatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanuatu
Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (; ), is an island country in Melanesia located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji. Vanuatu was first inhabited by Melanesians, Melanesian people. The first Europeans to visit the islands were a Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernandes de Queirós, Fernandes de Queirós, who arrived on the largest island, Espíritu Santo, in 1606. Queirós claimed the archipelago for Spain, as part of the colonial Spanish East Indies and named it . In the 1880s, France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom claimed parts of the archipelago, and in 1906, they agreed on a framework for jointly managing the archipelago as the New Hebrides through an Anglo-French condominium (international law), condominium. An independence movem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliament Of Vanuatu
The Parliament of Vanuatu (; ) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu. It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom. The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term. Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Vanuatuan General Election
Snap general elections were held in Vanuatu on 16 January 2025, having been moved from 14 January 2025 due to the 2024 Port Vila earthquake on 17 December. The election results showed no political party winning a majority in Parliament of Vanuatu, Parliament, prompting the creation of a coalition government on 27 January. Background The election was called after President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved Parliament of Vanuatu, Parliament on the eve of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai in November 2024. Originally scheduled on 14 January 2025, the election was moved to 16 January 2025 due to the 2024 Port Vila earthquake on 17 December. There are over 300,000 registered voters. Issues The most pivotal issue for many Ni-vans is how to rebuild following the December 2024 earthquake. The estimated cost to rebuild Port Vila, the nation's capital, and other areas affected by the earthquake is 29 billion vatu ($374 million). Additionally, efforts to rebuild foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leaders Party Of Vanuatu
The Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV) is a political party in Vanuatu. History The party was formed in 2015 by Jothan Napat, a former director general of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities. In the 2016 elections Africa Benin Republic *2016 Beninese presidential election 6 March 2016 Cape Verde * 2016 Cape Verdean presidential election 2 October 2016 Chad * 2016 Chadian presidential election 10 April 2016 Djibouti * 2016 Djiboutian presidential ... the party fielded five candidates, winning one seat; Napat in Tanna. The party won four additional seats in the 2020 elections. In the 2022 snap election the party retained its five seats and joined Ishmael Kalsakau government coalition. After the 2025 election Napat was elected Prime Minister. Election results Parliament References External linksFacebook page {{Party-stub Political parties in Vanuatu 2015 establishments in Vanuatu Political parties established in 2015 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Vanuatuan Constitutional Referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Vanuatu on 29 May 2024, the first time a referendum has been held in the country. Voters were asked whether they approve of two proposed amendments to the Constitution of Vanuatu, constitution aimed at reducing instability within Parliament. The proposed amendments are accompanied by the passing of legislation regulating the functioning of political parties. The referendum is mandated by article 86 of the constitution, which requires that any amendments related to the electoral system or parliamentary system must be approved in a national referendum after being passed by parliament. The associated constitutional amendment bill was passed in December 2023 with 47 votes in favour and none against. The amendments to the constitution included: *Adding article 17A forcing MPs to vacate their seats if leaving or being excluded by the party under which they were elected. *Adding article 17B forcing recently elected MPs who are independents or the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Vanuatuan General Election
General elections were held in Vanuatu on 19–20 March 2020. The elections were initially intended to be held on 19 March, but logistical problems resulted in some areas voting the following day. Electoral system The 52 members of Parliament were elected from eight single-member constituencies and ten multi-member constituencies (of between two and seven seats) by first-past-the-post and single non-transferable vote, respectively. Campaign The Vanua'aku Pati launched its campaign slogan 'Lets Rebuild Vanuatu' in June 2019 and endorsed the continuation of its Kambak ("come back") policy. In October 2019, a 'Vot Woman' campaign was launched, supporting all female candidates and calling for guaranteed 50% representation for women in parliament. No women were elected in the 2012 or 2016 elections. There were around 15 female candidates, but none were elected. The youngest woman candidate in 2020 was Litiana Kalsrap. An important issue was the future of the lucrative but controv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Vanuatuan General Election
Snap general elections were held in Vanuatu on 13 October 2022 to elect all 52 seats in Parliament of Vanuatu, Parliament. president of Vanuatu, President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved Parliament in August 2022 on advice of the Council of Ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Prime Minister Bob Loughman. Background On 18 August 2022 the new president dissolved Parliament midway through the parliamentary term at the request of Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who requested the dissolution to avoid a Motion of no confidence, no confidence vote. The motion sparked criticism from the opposition, with opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu announcing that the opposing parties would contest the dissolution in court. Electoral system The 52 members of Parliament of Vanuatu, Parliament were elected for four years terms by single non-transferable vote in eighteen constituencies, ten of which were multi-member constituencies of between two and seven seats, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
