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Kalsakau Out as Top Vanuatu Court Weights in on No-Confidence Vote
1 year, 2 months ago

Kalsakau Out as Top Vanuatu Court Weights in on No-Confidence Vote

The Diplomat  

In mid-August, Vanuatu seemed to have avoided a political crisis when then-Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau survived a vote of no-confidence in Parliament. Elsewhere, Ralph Regenvanu is valued by many as a contributor to climate change diplomacy and other activities and he has now been replaced as Minister for Climate Change.” Newton Cain was in Port Vila during the vote on …

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No-Confidence Vote in Vanuatu Fails
1 year, 3 months ago

No-Confidence Vote in Vanuatu Fails

The Diplomat  

Vanuatu narrowly avoided a political crisis as Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament in mid-August. “Prime Minister Maau’koro without the authorization from the Council of Ministers did proceed to execute the Security Pact with a development partner,” the motion read. It further stated that: “The Hon Prime Minister and his Government must conduct its relations impartially …

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Sexton back from suspension and Van der Flier benched for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Sexton back from suspension and Van der Flier benched for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — Top-ranked Ireland begins its bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time with flyhalf Jonathan Sexton back from suspension and flanker Josh van der Flier, the reigning world player of the year, on the bench for the team’s opening pool match against Romania on Saturday. Sexton has served a three-match suspension for aggressive behavior …

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Vanuatu’s Sato Kilman says he will ‘revisit’ Australia security pact
1 year, 3 months ago

Vanuatu’s Sato Kilman says he will ‘revisit’ Australia security pact

Al Jazeera  

New prime minister says he will review the security pact with Australia that led to his predecessor’s removal. Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister Sato Kilman has pledged to review a security pact with Australia after parliament voted his predecessor out over the yet-to-be ratified agreement. The country was plunged into a political crisis last month when opposition leader Bob Loughman lodged …

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Vanuatu to elect new prime minister amid crisis over Australia pact
1 year, 3 months ago

Vanuatu to elect new prime minister amid crisis over Australia pact

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after top court ruled that pro-Western Prime Minister Ishmael had lost a no-confidence motion in parliament. Vanuatu’s parliament is set to elect a new government after the Pacific Islands nation’s top court upheld a ruling that said Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau had lost a no-confidence motion in August. Vanuatu was plunged into a political crisis last month when …

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Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

Al Jazeera  

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region. Anna Powles, a Pacific security expert at New Zealand’s Massey University, told Al Jazeera that the inaugural summit is about demonstrating the US “is engaged and committed in the Pacific”. Two sources within Solomon Islands’s parliament confirmed to Al Jazeera that Prime Minister …

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Cian Healy leg injury ‘doesn’t look too good’, Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits
2 years, 5 months ago

Cian Healy leg injury ‘doesn’t look too good’, Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits

The Independent  

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‘We are in danger now’: Vanuatu declares climate emergency
2 years, 6 months ago

‘We are in danger now’: Vanuatu declares climate emergency

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Bob Loughman says using the term ’emergency’ is a way of signalling the need for ‘responsible nations to match action to the size and urgency of the crisis’. Vanuatu’s parliament has declared a climate emergency with the low-lying island nation’s prime minister flagging a $1.2bn cost to cushion global warming’s impacts on his tiny Pacific country. “The use …

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Vanuatu political crisis sees Prime Minister Bob Loughman lose his parliamentary seat
3 years, 6 months ago

Vanuatu political crisis sees Prime Minister Bob Loughman lose his parliamentary seat

ABC  

Vanuatu has been plunged into further political chaos, with Prime Minister Bob Loughman, his deputy and 17 other government MPs losing their seats in Parliament. Key points: Vanuatu's Opposition Leader says the decision shows everyone must follow the law He disputes that the situation is a "crisis" The MPs claim their constitutional rights were breached by the former speaker ruling …

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Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai avoids prison after being convicted of perjury
3 years, 10 months ago

Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai avoids prison after being convicted of perjury

ABC  

Vanuatu's former prime minister has been handed a suspended jail sentence after being found guilty of perjury. Key points: Salwai was found to have lied during a legal challenge launched over the creation of senior government positions He is the fourth former prime minister or deputy prime minister to be sentenced to jail in recent years Salwai has been in …

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Scott Morrison steps back from use of Kyoto climate change carry-over credits at Pacific climate summit
4 years ago

Scott Morrison steps back from use of Kyoto climate change carry-over credits at Pacific climate summit

ABC  

Scott Morrison has continued to step back from his controversial use of "carry-over credits" to help meet Paris Agreement emissions reduction targets but has not committed to abandoning them. Key points: Australia has promised to cut 26 to 28 per cent of its emissions by 2030 Pacific nations have criticised the the use of carry-over credits to tackle climate change …

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