Ralph Regenvanu
Reformed Vanuatu land procedures finally roll out
Reformed Vanuatu land laws are finally being implemented after a year of delays as the Lands Minister Ralph Regenvanu talks about handing over the first negotiator certificates over lease applications… Audio
Vanuatu govt lobbying fluid despite pact signing
An agreement to look to form a coalition government has been signed by most of Vanuatu's leading political groups, comprising around 36 of the 52 MPs elected in last month's snap election, but the… Audio
Casualties in West Papua on Flag Day
A deadly response to West Papuan expression of independence aspirations puts the Indonesian security forces in the spotlight again as thousands of people across the world took part in demonstrations… Audio
Vanuatu opposition considers legal action against speaker
The opposition group in Vanuatu says it is considering legal action against the acting speaker of parliament for refusing to call a sitting this afternoon to debate on the 2016 budget. Audio
Vanuatu's opposition offers support to pass budget
Vanuatu's opposition says it is prepared to support the prime minister Sato Kilman to pass a budget for 2016. Audio
Vanuatu govt called on to explain mystery payments
The opposition in Vanuatu has called for the government to explain why it has deposited one million Vatu into each of the opposition MPs private bank accounts. Audio
Vanuatu opposition launches attack on govt amid crisis
Vanuatu's opposition has launched a multi-pronged attack on the government amid a political crisis triggered by last weekend's controversial pardon of 14 convicted MPs. Audio
Vanuatu Speaker pardons himself while Lonsdale away
The convicted speaker of Vanuatu's Parliament has pardoned himself and 13 other convicted MPs after stepping in to act as President while the country's head of state was abroad. Audio
Vanuatu land reforms "at risk"
Former Lands Minister claims the incumbent minister is going against the public interest by looking to change land reforms introduced over the past two years. Audio
Natuman government 'blindsided' by Vanuatu no-confidence motion
Vanuatu has a new look government after prime minister Joe Natuman was ousted in motion of no-confidence on Thursday. Audio
Post-cyclone recovery effort gathers pace
Following Tropical Cyclone Pam's destructive path through Vanuatu, the recovery effort is gathering pace after the country was hit by the category five cyclone, which has been labelled the countrys… Audio
State of emergency declared for parts of Vanuatu
Vanuatu's government says 80 percent of houses and businesses have been damaged or destroyed after Cyclone Pam tore through the island nation over the weekend. Vanuatu's Minister for Lands and Natural… Audio
Post-cyclone recovery effort gathers pace
Following Tropical Cyclone Pam's destructive path through Vanuatu, the recovery effort is gathering pace after the country was hit by the category five cyclone - which has been labelled the country's… Audio
Pacific youth encouraged to fight corruption
Pacific youth learn about corruption and advocating for change in their own countries. Audio
Vanuatu customary land ownership process begins
The process of identifying customary land ownership in Vanuatu has now begun under wide-ranging reforms implemented a year ago. Audio
Vanuatu evicted to be moved to new site
More than 300 residents have been evicted from an illegal settlement in the capital Port Vila. Audio
Vanuatu dimisses reported nickel deal in Santo
The Vanuatu government has poured cold water on reports of a deal between a New Caledonian and a Chinese company to build a one-billion US dollar nickel plant in Vanuatu. Audio
Vanuatu govt cancels all state land sales under former Minister
Vanuatu's government cancels all land leases issued to Lands staff at a discount during the tenure of a previous Lands Minister, Steven Kalsakau, between 2011 and 2012. Audio
Vanuatu report on illegal passport sales delivered to ministers
A report into the illegal sale of Vanuatu passports has been delivered to Government ministers, with some promising to take action. Audio
New Vanuatu laws strengthen role of custom in land deals
Vanuatu land reforms strengthen role of customary institutions in land deals while stripping Lands Minister position of powers to issue land leases. Audio