List of members of the Parliament of Vanuatu (1987–1991)

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The 46 members of the Parliament of Vanuatu from 1987 to 1991 were elected on 30 November 1987.

List of members

ConstituencyMemberPartyNotes
Ambae Samson Bue Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Tarisevuti Wilson (VP) [1]
Harold Qualao Vanua'aku Pati
Onneyn Tahi Vanua'aku Pati
Ambrym Amos Andeng Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Andrew Welwel (VP) [1]
Jack Hopa Vanua'aku Pati
Banks and Torres Luke Dini  [ fr ] Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by George Baet (VP) [1]
Charles Godden Vanua'aku Pati Resigned from parliament in November 1988. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Cecil Sinker (VP) [2] [3]
Efate Andes Jacques Carlot Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Tele Taun and Thomas Tanarango (both VP) [1]
Joel Mansale Union of Moderate Parties
Donald Kalpokas Vanua'aku Pati
Jimmy Meto Chilia Vanua'aku Pati
Epi Jimmy Simon Vanua'aku Pati Resigned from parliament in November 1988. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Tangat Yapet (VP) [2] [3]
Luganville Alfred Maseng Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Kalo Nial (VP) [1]
William Edgell Vanua'aku Pati Resigned from parliament in November 1988. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Russon Seth (VP) [2] [3]
Maewo Roger Jerry Boe Vanua'aku Pati
Malekula Lingtamat Anatole Vanua'aku Pati Resigned from parliament in November 1988. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Emile Waniel (VP) [2] [3]
Simeon Ennis Vanua'aku Pati
Adrien Malere Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Daniel Nato and Tawi John Wesley (both VP) [1]
Paul Telukluk Union of Moderate Parties
Aileh Rantes Vanua'aku Pati
Sethy Regenvanu Vanua'aku Pati
Other Southern Islands Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Pati
Paama William Mahit Vanua'aku Pati
Pentecost Gaetano Bulewak Union of Moderate Parties
Walter Lini Vanua'aku Pati
Basile Tabi Vanua'aku Pati
Vincent Boulekone Union of Moderate Parties
Port Vila Maxime Carlot Korman Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Jacobe Joseph (TU), Kalkot Mataskelekele (VP) and Kalanga Sawia (VP) [1]
Maria Crowby Union of Moderate Parties
Willie Jimmy Union of Moderate Parties
Motarilavoa Hilda Lin̄i Vanua'aku Pati
Barak Sopé Vanua'aku Pati Resigned from parliament in November 1988. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Thomas Faratia (VP) [2] [3]
Santo–Malo–Aore Harry Karaeru  [ fr ] Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. Three seats filled in a by-election on 12 December 1988 won by Keith Daniel (TU), Sarki Robert (VP) and James Vuti (VP) [1] Fourth seat filled in a by-election on 28 November 1989 won by Louis Vatu (TU) [3]
Andrew Molieno Union of Moderate Parties
Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties
René Luc  [ fr ] Fren Melanesian Party
Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Pati
Kavcor Wass Vanua'aku Pati
Sherpherds David Kari Vanua'aku Pati
Fred Timakata Vanua'aku Pati Elected president in 1989. By-election on 28 November 1989 won by Etchin Shem (VP) [3]
Tanna Iolu Abil Vanua'aku Pati
Daniel Iamiaham Vanua'aku Pati
Henry Iouiou Vanua'aku Pati
Iaris Naunun Union of Moderate Parties Dismissed from parliament in July 1988. By-election on 12 December 1988 won by Jack Iauko (VP), Noanikam Jimmy (TU) and Gideon Kota (VP) [1]
Keasipai Song  [ fr ] Union of Moderate Parties
Kawai Thompson Union of Moderate Parties
Source: Official Gazette [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Electoral Commission Republic of Vanuatu Official Gazette, 19 December 1988
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Kenn Ross (1990) Prospects for Crisis Prediction: A South Pacific Case Study
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Electoral Commission Republic of Vanuatu Official Gazette, 18 December 1989
  4. Declaration under the Representation of the People Act No. 13 of 1982 Schedule 5 Rule 21 Republic of Vanuatu Official Gazette, 10 December 1987