Final candidate list for the 2016 General Election
Posted: January 11, 2016 | Author: bobmakin | Filed under: The Daily Digest | Tags: 2016 General Election, political parties, politics |
Lists don’t necessarily make riveting reading, but the final list (declaration 2) of candidates for this month’s election underscores the point Anna Naupa and Nick Howlett made here on the blog earlier today regarding lack of representation of certain sections of the community, notably women. Here’s the final list of 261 candidates for the 2016 Vanuatu General Election:
| Ambae Constituency (3 seats) |
| 1 |
Steven Tahi |
PPP |
| 2 |
Peter Vuta |
VP |
| 3 |
Michael Liu |
LDP |
| 4 |
Alickson Mera |
NAT |
| 5 |
Delphine Mera |
VGA |
| 6 |
Jacob Mata |
NAG |
| 7 |
Nancy Bue Namoli |
VUERP |
| 8 |
Hambert Toa |
IND |
| 9 |
Richard Mera |
VP |
| 10 |
Jay Ngwele |
IG |
| 11 |
James Bule |
NUP |
| 12 |
James Bani Gwero |
PAP |
| 13 |
Dickinson Vusilai |
IND |
| Ambrym Constituency (2 seats) |
| 1 |
Douglas L Tangtang |
PPP |
| 2 |
Maki Stanley Simelum |
VP |
| 3 |
Bruno Leingkone |
NUP |
| 4 |
Pierre David Dah |
VCRP |
| 5 |
Peter Bong |
VGC |
| 6 |
Joshua Bong |
UMP |
| 7 |
Albert Abel Williams |
GJP |
| 8 |
Jossie Masmas |
VRP |
| Banks Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Christopher Mackenzie |
NUP |
| 2 |
Jack Wona |
VNDP |
| 3 |
Batick Manusia |
NAT |
| 4 |
Dunstan Hilton |
PPP |
| 5 |
Victor Ron |
IND |
| Efate Constituency (4 seats) |
| 1 |
Norris Kalmet |
UMP |
| 2 |
Michel Taravaki |
PPP |
| 3 |
Elmo Joseph |
VP |
| 4 |
Levi Tarosa |
IG |
| 5 |
Jean Noel Anis Joseph |
VNDP |
| 6 |
Willie Tom Kalotuk |
RMC |
| 7 |
Michel Ova Mokosei Taripakoa |
VNP |
| 8 |
Seule Tong |
VCRP |
| 9 |
Amos Guy Waiane |
VNVDP |
| 10 |
Jerry Kanas |
IND |
| 11 |
Michel Kalworai Kalnawi |
IND |
| 12 |
Yan Taho Dapang Amos |
IND |
| 13 |
Bakoa Kaltongga |
VP |
| 14 |
Markson Nibtik |
VPP |
| 15 |
Gillion William |
GJP |
| 16 |
John Batty Kaltakae |
VNP |
| 17 |
Jean Claude Kanegai |
VPDP |
| 18 |
Alfred Rollen Carlot |
NAT |
| 19 |
Manuel Rollen Carlot |
NAT |
| 20 |
Nato Taiwia |
VDP |
| 21 |
Joshua Tafura Kalsakau |
VLP |
| 22 |
Amos Tatangis Sheyrild |
IND |
| 23 |
Ghislain Kaltack |
IND |
| 24 |
Matai Kalwatman Alista Noel |
IND |
| Epi Constituency (2 seats) |
| 1 |
Seoule Simeon |
UMP |
| 2 |
Isaac Harmaliu |
PPP |
| 3 |
Toka Keven Joe |
VP |
| 4 |
Mackin Rita Valia |
GJP |
| 5 |
Robert Murray Sikol Bohn |
VNDP |
| 6 |
John Nil |
VNDP |
| 7 |
Bal Abel Nash |
RMC |
| 8 |
Isaac Daniel Tongolilu |
IND |
| 9 |
Elwyn Ambata Saling |
IND |
| Luganville Constituency (2 seats) |
| 1 |
George Andre Wells |
NUP |
| 2 |
Marie Helen Barthelemy |
LDP |
| 3 |
Kalvau Moli |
HP |
| 4 |
James Hinge |
IND |
| 5 |
Seremaiah Matai |
IND |
| 6 |
Charley Ulas |
UMP |
| 7 |
Donald Restuetune |
VPP |
| 8 |
Marc Ati |
IG |
| 9 |
Antoine Pikioune |
NAG |
| 10 |
Judah Siba |
IND |
| Maewo Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Ian Wilson |
IND |
| 2 |
Philip Boedoro |
VP |
| Malekula Constituency (7 seats) |
| 1 |
Kisito Teilemb |
UMP |
| 2 |
Jerome Ludvaune |
UMP |
| 3 |
Sato Kilman Meltek Livtunvanu |
PPP |
| 4 |
Dick Tete |
PPP |
| 5 |
Kaltalio Simeon |
VP |
| 6 |
Menzies Jack Samuel |
VP |
| 7 |
Kalros Simon |
VP |
| 8 |
Esmon Simon |
VP |
| 9 |
Barthelemey Tulili |
VPP |
| 10 |
Daniel Nalet |
GJP |
| 11 |
Sale John |
GJP |
| 12 |
James Stephen |
GJP |
| 13 |
Fabien Malwersets |
NUP |
| 14 |
Timothy Nibtick |
RMC |
| 15 |
Marcellino Barthelemy |
RMC |
| 16 |
Gordon Regenvanu |
NAT |
| 17 |
John Terry |
VGC |
| 18 |
Rex Owen Issachar |
HP |
| 19 |
Lazard Meltenekneim M |
NAG |
| 20 |
Peter Manwo |
FMP |
| 21 |
Don Ken Stephen Nmalamuwomu |
PSP |
| 22 |
Limmon Esmon |
MPP |
| 23 |
Kalros Karli |
IND |
| 24 |
Gracia Chadrack |
IND |
| 25 |
Tony Ata |
IND |
| 26 |
Francois Batick |
IND |
| 27 |
Joel Niptik |
IND |
| 28 |
George Lapi Wesly |
UFC |
| 29 |
Browny Dona Jeremiha |
VNDP |
| 30 |
Willie Apia Masing |
VNP |
| 31 |
Jeneck Patunvanu |
VGC |
| 32 |
David Lovis Manlau |
FFP |
| 33 |
Peter Onis |
IND |
| 34 |
Modine Romon |
IND |
| Malo/Aore Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Jacktasi George |
VPP |
| 2 |
Uri Warawara |
GJP |
| 3 |
Havo Molisale |
NAG |
| 4 |
Moulin Tabouti |
|
| Paama Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Glen Takau |
PPP |
| 2 |
Johnny Albert Tomatelu |
VP |
| 3 |
Morris James Manon |
IG |
| 4 |
Fred William Tasso |
GJP |
| 5 |
Paul Avock Hungai |
NAT |
| 6 |
David Joel |
NAG |
| 7 |
Peter James H |
IND |
| 8 |
Job Andy Sam |
VNDP |
| Pentecost Constituency (4 seats) |
| 1 |
Steven Sau |
UMP |
| 2 |
Gabriel Wareat Gulgul |
VPP |
| 3 |
Russel Nari |
IG |
| 4 |
Francois Chani Tabisal, |
NUP |
| 5 |
Silas Bule Melve |
NUP |
| 6 |
Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas |
RMC |
| 7 |
Salathiel Taribas |
RMC |
| 8 |
Danstan Tate |
NAG |
| 9 |
Keithson Liu |
PSP |
| 10 |
Rolanson Bule Tor |
NAT |
| 11 |
Michael Tamata Siba |
VUERP |
| 12 |
Norbert Sumsum |
MA |
| 13 |
Vincent Boulekone |
VGC |
| 14 |
Richard Walsah Leona |
IND |
| 15 |
Joseph Rono |
IND |
| 16 |
Jean Baptiste Saltukro |
IND |
| 17 |
David Tosul Butulso |
GJP |
| 18 |
Ham Lini Vanuaroroa |
NUP |
| 19 |
Bergmans Bebe Guru Molgogoi |
VRP |
| Port Vila Constituency (6 seats) |
| 1 |
Ulrick Sumptoh |
UMP |
| 2 |
Nadia Kanegai |
PPP |
| 3 |
Kenneth Natapei |
VP |
| 4 |
Jeffery Wilfred Masoerangi |
NUP |
| 5 |
Barak Tame Sope Maautamate |
MPP |
| 6 |
Obi Daniel Mial |
VNDP |
| 7 |
Jimmy Edward Willie |
LDP |
| 8 |
Ruben Olul Nungnung |
VNP |
| 9 |
Alain Carlot |
NAT |
| 10 |
Ralph Regenvanu |
GJP |
| 11 |
Hensley H Garae |
PAP |
| 12 |
Badley Vanva |
VNVDP |
| 13 |
Abel David |
VA |
| 14 |
Jerry Tafan Naieng Niatu |
UFC |
| 15 |
Terry Kapah |
LPV |
| 16 |
Saby Natonga |
MA |
| 17 |
Marcel Malili |
IND |
| 18 |
Johnny Kuanpeka Takana |
IND |
| 19 |
Pierre Tore |
IND |
| 20 |
Jean Pierre Nirua |
IND |
| 21 |
Felix Nguyen |
IND |
| 22 |
Joel George Toa |
IND |
| 23 |
Ephraim Kalsakau |
IND |
| 24 |
John William |
IND |
| 25 |
Alatoi Ishael Kalsakau |
UMP |
| 26 |
Wendy Himford |
UMP |
| 27 |
Louis Kalnpel |
VPP |
| 28 |
Tony Berry Hosea |
VNDP |
| 29 |
Jean Luc Cassart |
VNP |
| 30 |
Kalo Seule |
VGC |
| 31 |
Maxime Carlot Korman |
VDP |
| 32 |
Roy Obed James Matariki |
VCRP |
| 33 |
Daniel Molisa |
VDALPC |
| 34 |
Antoine Boudier |
IND |
| 35 |
Charles Lini |
UFC |
| 36 |
Jimmy James Moli |
? |
| Santo Constituency (7 seats) |
| 1 |
Vatout Moliare |
UMP |
| 2 |
Valerien Ova |
UMP |
| 3 |
Kandy Norman |
UMP |
| 4 |
Sakaes Lulu |
PPP |
| 5 |
Collin Tavi |
VP |
| 6 |
Francois Tavuiru |
VPP |
| 7 |
Hosea Ovock Rothul Nevu |
IG |
| 8 |
Alfred Maoh |
GJP |
| 9 |
Morris Sengo |
NUP |
| 10 |
Livo Mele |
LDP |
| 11 |
John Lum |
NAG |
| 12 |
Gaetan Pikioune |
NAG |
| 13 |
Mike Paululum |
PSP |
| 14 |
Easter Rojo |
FMP |
| 15 |
Edwin Amblus Macreveth |
IND |
| 16 |
Manina Juanita Packete |
IND |
| 17 |
Elizabeth Moli |
IND |
| 18 |
Tony Boroni |
IND |
| 19 |
Jean Dominique Raupepe |
IND |
| 20 |
Silas Rocroc |
UMP |
| 21 |
Ronald Warsal Kalmasei |
VP |
| 22 |
Sela Molisa |
VP |
| 23 |
Samson Samsen |
VPP |
| 24 |
Jonathan Arutape |
VPP |
| 25 |
Gaspard Moli Palaud |
VRP |
| 26 |
Simon Timothy |
VNDP |
| 27 |
Rick Tchamako Mahe |
RMC |
| 28 |
Pierre Chanel Andimele Marsal |
LPV |
| 29 |
Jean Ravou Akii Kolomoule |
VPRFP |
| 30 |
Peter Stevens |
VEM |
| 31 |
Roger Key |
IND |
| 32 |
Jonah Kalorick Simeon |
IND |
| Shepherds Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Atis Kalo Manaroto |
VNDP |
| 2 |
Toara Daniel Kalo |
VGC |
| 3 |
Noel Faionalave |
LDP |
| 4 |
John M Manuake |
IND |
| 5 |
Harry Daniel |
VPDP |
| South Outer Islands Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Tomker Netvunei Naling |
UMP |
| 2 |
Edward Nalyal Molou |
VP |
| 3 |
Meitai Tamasui |
GJP |
| 4 |
Joe Iautu Ture |
LPV |
| 5 |
Ben Leeshi |
IND |
| Tanna Constituency (7 seats) |
| 1 |
Morking Stevens Iatika |
UMP |
| 2 |
Nakou Natuman |
UMP |
| 3 |
Joe Natuman |
VP |
| 4 |
Bob Loughman |
VP |
| 5 |
Johnny Koanapo Rasou |
VP |
| 6 |
Jimmy Tom Lume |
VPP |
| 7 |
Kipsen Niespo Yamaimai |
VPP |
| 8 |
Xavier Emanuel Harry |
IG |
| 9 |
Andrew Solomon Napuat |
GJP |
| 10 |
Willie Smith Kawa |
NUP |
| 11 |
Robin Tom Kapapa |
VRP |
| 12 |
Joe Noclam |
VNDP |
| 13 |
Kaurua Kausiama Louis |
VNP |
| 14 |
James Natman Lalo Iamak |
LDP |
| 15 |
William Loumai Louhman |
NAT |
| 16 |
Jimmy Nanuman Nipo |
LPV |
| 17 |
Jotham Napat |
LPV |
| 18 |
James Maukura |
VNVDP |
| 19 |
Jalson Willie Koda |
TMA |
| 20 |
Jennifer Kapahai Manua |
IND |
| 21 |
Peter Sakita |
IND |
| 22 |
Daniel Felix Iato |
IND |
| 23 |
Harry Able Arram |
IND |
| 24 |
William Nissian Kiel |
IND |
| 25 |
Mary Kaviamu Jack |
IND |
| 26 |
Andrew Namhat Kausiama |
IND |
| 27 |
Peter Niamak Jeremiah |
IND |
| 28 |
Stevens Natouka Yapoum |
IND |
| 29 |
Jacques Nauka Meriago |
UMP |
| 30 |
Yaris Leon Yawah |
VLP |
| 31 |
Richard Namel Ruan |
IND |
| 32 |
Tom Noam Iouniwa |
IND |
| 33 |
Roger Kiel |
IND |
| 34 |
Lui Namark Etap |
IND |
| 35 |
Benson Willie Samuels Dhapahan |
IND |
| 36 |
Christian Cranois Ialou |
IND |
| Tongoa Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Kalo Pakoa Songi Lano |
IG |
| 2 |
Kalo Eric Pakoatau Marakiwola |
NUP |
| 3 |
Harrison John Manaroto |
LDP |
| 4 |
George Kerby John |
PPP |
| 5 |
John Marc Bell Tapanga Saruru |
VNDP |
| 6 |
Willie Noel |
NAT |
| 7 |
Willie Ruben Abel |
VCRP |
| Torres Constituency (1 seat) |
| 1 |
Stanley Womack |
NUP |
| 2 |
Claude Christophe Antoine Emelee |
VNDP |
| 3 |
Raoule Woleg |
VNP |
| 4 |
Luke Dini |
IND |
| 5 |
Basil Hopkins |
ULF |
Party names
| Acronym |
Party Name |
| FFP |
Family First Party |
| FMP |
Friend Melanesian Party |
| GJP |
Graon mo Jastis Party |
| HP |
Hope Party |
| IG |
Iauko Group |
| Ind |
Independent |
| LDP |
Liberal Democratic Party |
| LPV |
Leaders Party for Vanuatu |
| MA |
Moderate Alliance |
| NAG |
Nagriamel |
| NAT |
Natatok |
| NUP |
National United Party |
| PAP |
People’s Action Party |
| PPP |
People’s Progressive Party |
| PSP |
People’s Services Party |
| RMC |
Reunification Movement for Change |
| TMA |
Tafea Moderate Alliance |
| UFC |
Unity for Change |
| ULF |
United Liberation Front |
| UMP |
Union of Moderates Party |
| VA |
Vete Alliance |
| VCRP |
Vanuatu Community Reform Party |
| VDALPC |
Vanuatu Democratic Alliance and Liberation Party for Change |
| VDP |
Vanuatu Democratic Party |
| VEM |
Vemarana |
| VGC |
Vanuatu Green Confederation |
| VLP |
Vanuatu Labour Party |
| VNDP |
Vanuatu National Development Party |
| VNP |
Vanuatu National Party |
| VNVDP |
Vanuatu New Vision Development Party |
| VP |
Vanua’aku Party |
| VPDP |
Vanuatu Progressive Development Party |
| VPP |
Vanuatu Presidential Party |
| VPRFP |
Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmer Party |
| VRP |
Vanuatu Republican Party |
| VUERP |
Vanuatu United and Equal Rights Party |
Vanuatu Digest 
I do trust that we live in a democratic country, but I think too many political parties as it is listed, could ruin the good outcome of the national election.
Why don’t we stick with regional parties to form good political parties with good policies – that’s all we need to make a better nation. Too many cooks spoils the soup.
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