Parliament of Vanuatu

Parliament of Vanuatu

Palamen blong Vanuatu
Parlement du Vanuatu
14th Parliament
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
History
FoundedJuly 1980
Preceded byNew Hebrides Representative Assembly
Leadership
Speaker
Stephen Dorrick Felix, LPV
since 11 February 2025
Jotham Napat, LPV
since 11 February 2025
Leader of the Opposition
Ishmael Kalsakau, UMP
since 4 September 2024
Structure
Seats52 members
Political groups
Government (40)
  •   LPV (12)
  •   IG (9)
  •   VP (7)
  •   GJP (6)
  •   RMC (6)

Opposition (12)

  •   UMP (6)
  •   RDP (6)
Length of term
4 years
Elections
Single non-transferable vote
Last election
16 January 2025
Meeting place
Parliament House, Port Vila
Website
parliament.gov.vu

The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.

It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.[1]

The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.[1][2]

Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.[2]

The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Stephen Dorrick Felix who has held the position since February 2025.

Members

This is a list of members of the 14th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2025 elections. As a result of the 2024 Vanuatuan constitutional referendum, those members elected as independents or as the only representative of their party were required to affiliate with a larger group. These affiliations were announced on May 16th 2025.

Constituency Winning candidate Party at Election[3] Party after Affiliation[4]
Ambae (3 seats) Jay Ngwele Rural Development Party
Jean Jacques Ngwele Iauko Group
Qetu John Still Tari Iauko Group
Ambrym (2 seats) Basil Buleban Rural Development Party
Dahmasing John Salong Land and Justice Party
Banks Danny Sailas Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Efate (5 seats) Stephen Dorrick Felix Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Norris Jack Kalmet Reunification Movement for Change
Matai Manalka Kaltabang Iauko Group
Jesse Luo Union of Moderate Parties
Fred Lui Samuel Vanua'aki Parti
Epi (2 seats) Robert Murray Bohn Vanuatu Progressive Development Party Iauko Group
Seoule Davidson Simeon (until 3 Dec 2025)a Laverwo Movement Vanua'aku Pati
John Nil Supwo (from 19 Dec 2025)b Vanuatu Progressive Development Partyc Iauko Group
Luganville (2 seats) Marc Ati Iauko Group
Seremaiah Matai Nawalu Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Maewo Ian Toakalana Wilson Ngwasoanda Custom Movement Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Malekula (7 seats) Marcellino Barthelemy Reunification Movement for Change
Gracia Chadrack Rural Development Party
Anatole Hymak Union of Moderate Parties
Jones Malnimbwen Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Micha Oliver Rural Development Party
Paul Paolo Land and Justice Party
Alick Terry Land and Justice Party
Malo–Aore Allan Molvoke Liki Union of Moderate Parties
Paama Sam Job Andy Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Pentecost (4 seats) Maty Phen Lange National United Party Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Marc Muelsul Rural Development Party
Charlot Tabimasmas Salwai Reunification Movement for Change
Blaise Sumptoh Rural Development Party
Port Vila (5 seats) Anthony Iaris Harry Union of Moderate Parties
Ataloi Ishmael Ma'aukoro Kalsakau Union of Moderate Parties
Jackson Lessa Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Marie-Louise Paulette Milne Green Confederation Iauko Group
Ralph Regenvanu Land and Justice Party
Santo (7 seats) Camillo Ati Iauko Group
Robson Nalan Iavro Vanua'aku Pati
John Lum Namarakiena Movement Land and Justice Party
Rick Tchamako Mahe Reunification Movement for Change
Gaetan Pikioune Independent Reunification Movement for Change
Samson Samsen Vanua'aku Pati
Franklyn Ezra William Reunification Movement for Change
Shepherds John William Timakata Vanua'aku Pati
Southern Outer Islandsd Tomker Netvunei Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Tanna (7 seats) Xavier Emanuel Harry Iauko Group
Johnny Rasu Koanapo Vanua'aku Pati
Jotham Napat Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Andrew Solomon Napuat Land and Justice Party
Andrew Wilbur Napuat Union of Moderate Parties
James Noumeta Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Johnson Kalptu Youse Simil Vanua'aku Pati
Tongoa John Vacher Amos Namarakieana Movement Leaders Party of Vanuatu
Torres John Joseph Vanua'aku Pati
^a Seat declared vacated following Simeon receiving a 2 year, 6 month jail sentence for corruption.

^b 3rd place finisher in the 2025 Election, declared elected due to receiving over 70% of the vote.

^c Designation Nils ran under in the 2025 General Election.

^d Also known as Erromongo.

Source: Parliament of Vanuatu

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Constitution of Vanuatu
  2. ^ a b "Parliament website". Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  3. ^ https://electoral.gov.vu/images/PDFs/Official%20Gazette%202025%20Snap%20Election%20Results.pdf
  4. ^ https://vbtc.vu/napat-government-secures-40-mps-after-affiliation-deadline/

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