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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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 …
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 …
