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Iolu Abil elected as Vanuatu's President, Radio New Zealand International (2009)

Latest developments in Vanuatu's 2009 Presidential Elections.

Vanuatu seeks input to accommodate customs in electoral law, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Vanuatu government's request to discuss in parliament how to integrate customary rules in the country's electoral law. For example, if a candidate makes a traditional gesture to the chiefs and his people, it can be regarded as bribery according to the electoral law (in 2008, members of the parliament lost their seats because of this).

Electoral law easy to change to reflect custom practice - Vanuatu MP, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the discussion about the electoral legal framework in Vanuatu. A member of the parliament stated that political is needed to integrate customary rules in the country’s electoral laws. In 2008, some candidates were accused of bribery and lost their seats after giving traditional gifts.

Regenvanu to launch new Vanuatu political party, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the creation of a new political party in Vanuatu. The independent Vanuatu MP, Ralph Regenvenu, stated that he will launch a new party to prepare for the 2012 elections, the Ground and Justice Party. The party, the young MP stated, will revive the main ideas of the 1980 independence (such as land issues).