Ishmael Kalsakau

Vanuatu's former PM admits regrets ahead of referendum. Audio

Political stalemate in Vanuatu as no-confidence vote looms. Audio

Severe Tropical Cyclone Judy has left a trail of destruction throughout many of Vanuatu's islands overnight. 

Power and communication lines are still out in the Southern Islands of Erromango and… Audio

Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman has defeated a motion of no confidence against him in parliament, but a court ruling has left his government on shakey ground. Audio

Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau says the government is working on a new category of passport for people who previously purchased "honorary citizenship". Audio

Vanuatu officials are coming under pressure over the country's lucrative citizenship-for-sale system, with an international tax and immigration expert warning that honorary citizenship status, which… Audio

Vanuatu's political leaders expect another fragmented parliament to emerge after the upcoming general election. But while Charlot Salwai has notched the rare success of lasting a full term in power… Audio

Vanuatu's parliamentary opposition says the government has failed to consult adequately about introducing political reforms, as prime minster Charlot Salwai finds himself under pressure. Audio

Vanuatu's opposition is calling for a halt to the government's passport scheme, blaming it for the recent and controversial deportations of Chinese nationals. Audio

The leader of the opposition in Vanuatu on Thursday filed a motion of no confidence in the prime minister Charlot Salwai. Audio