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Republique De Vanuatu Republi(; Vanuatu REPUBLIQUE REPUBLI(; DE OF VANUATU VANUATU JOURNAL OFFICIEL OFFICIAL GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY GAZ£ITE 22 AOUT2008 NUMERO SPECIAL 22 AUGUST 2008 NO.4 SONT PUBLIES LES TEXTES SUIVANTS NOTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT [CAP 146] • PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATE FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS OF 2ND SEPTEMBER 2008, MADE ON 12TH AUGUST 2008 • • PUB~ICATION OF CANDIDATE FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS OF 2ND SEPTEMBER 2008, MADE ON 15TH AUGUST, 2008. REPUBLIC OF VANUATU THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATE FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS OF 2ND SEPTEMBER 2008 Pursuant to Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act - [CAP 146), THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION HEREBY PUBLISHES the names of qualified candidates who are qualified to contest the General Election scheduled to be held on Tuesday the 2nd of September 2008. CANDIDATE AFFILIATION .i 1. Laliurou Eric Shedrac National United Party (NUP) 2. Thomas Isom Sawon NUP 3. Reginold Stanley Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Lulum Vanva Derek Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 5. Danstan Tula Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 6. Danstan Hilton People Progressive Party (PPP) 7. Paul Kamey Demmet PPP 8. Leroux David Green Confederation (GC) 9. Joseph Laloyer Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 10. Victor Ron People Action Party (PAP) 11. Basil Hopkins Union Liberation Front (ULB) 12. Marau Frederick IND 13. Wona Jack Armstrong IND CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Moses Wyne National United Party (NUP) 2. Norman Kandy NUP 3. Sandie lacvuth NUP 4. Livo Salerua Vanuaku Party (VP) 5. Sela Molisa VP 6. Christion Maliu Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 7. Solomon Lorin UMP 8. Voiasusu Tae UMP 9. Vohor Serge UMP 10. Ninisia Karaivatu MPP 11 Pipite Marcellino Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 12. Samsen Samson VRP 13. Loy Saul Muvment blong Chiefs 14. Tining Jackson Muvment blong chiefs 15. Varucu Paialoloso Muvment blong Chiefs 16. Raja Lui Green Confedeation (GC) 17. John Tari Molbarav Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 18. Lestar James People's Action Party (PAP) 19. John Walker Rii PAP 20. Mara William Reur Vanuatu Family First party (VFFP) 21. Jimmy Nakato Stevens Nagriamel (NAG) 22. Warssal Leon Katty Nagriamel (NAG) 23. John Lum Nagiramel (NAG) 24. Vanua Mele Vanuatu Liberal Party (VLP) 25. Jean Ravou Akii Kolomule VPRFP 26. Allan Pama INO 27. Andikar Philip INO 28. Moliare Vatout INO 29. Tavi Mele INO 30. Andiron Andi Farfar INO 31 . John Noel INO 32. Imbert Jimmys INO 33. Akisina Maliu INO CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Knox Aka National United Party (NUP) 2. Nikenike Vurobaravu Vanuaku party (VP) 3. Vula Livo Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Josias Moli Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 5. Mele Ravo Namangi Aute (NA) 6. Molisale Havo Nagriamel Movement (NAG) 7. Juliet Sumbe Muvment blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 8. Sano Alvea INO 2 CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Georges Andre Wells National United Party (NUP) 2. John Morsen Willie Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Ps Temar Johnson Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Mano Micah Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 5. Dominique Morin Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 6. Paul Hakwa People's Progressive Party (PPP) 7. John Timothy Green Confederation (Ge) B. Roy Wilson Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 9. Nathan Dick Nagriamel Movement (NAG) 10. Raphael Yeoye Vanuatu Family First Party (VFFP) 11. Vim Jeremiah People's Action Party (PAP) 12. Malamlaen Pierre Vanuatu Leba party (VLP) 13. Gaspard Moli Palaud Popular Movement (PM) 14. George Meltek Rory Muvement blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 15. Camillo Sekeme Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 16. Avock Esau IND 17. Sam Toa IND lB. Ps. Ruth Moese IND 19. Sihos Elizabeth IND CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Shetric Setrack National United Party (NUP) 2. Nelpar John Kith NUP 3. Rokrok Charlie NUP 4. Obediah Kensi Vanuaku Party (VP) 5. Jacob Frank VP 6. Tony Ata VP 7. Johnety Jerety Union of Moderate Party (UMP) B. Kisito Teimleb UMP 9. Saimon Esmon Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 10. Vermaito Billiam MPP 3 11 . Donna Browny Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 12. Pierre-Chanel Worwor VRP 13. Masing Alick PPP 14. Norbert Ngpan Green Confederation (GC) 15. Simeon Ennis GC 16. Jacob Thyna Fren Melanesian Party (FMP) 17. Jeneck Patunvanu Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 18. Kalsay Kalmasay National Community Association (NCA) 19. Olivier Fidelio Muvment blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 20. William Fred Tasso Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 21. Rory Eta Vanuatu Family First Party (VFFP) 22. Vital Tsiabon VFFP 23. David Willion Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 24. Pechoux Meltetamat VOPP 25. Raoul Nemtenmal Nagriamel Movement (NAG) 26. Ronnie Jacobus Melanesian Alliance (MA) 27. Paul Barthelemy Telukluk Namangi Aute (NA) 28. Gaston Muluane NA 29. Paolo Lawac NA 30. Enbue Lenneth United Liberation Front (ULF) 31. Atin Raymond INO 32. Carl Patunvanu IND 33. lilo Bong Fanteng IND 34. Pastor Ton Ken IND 35. Alpi Baleng IND 36. Johnalsin Buktan INO 37. Kute Daniel INO 38. Tom Andrew Nat-Naour IND 39. Timothy Maltock IND 40. Willie Mark IND 41 . Willie Apia Masing IND 42. John Ammil IND 43. Jimmy Daniel Aptvanu IND 44. Muna Albert IND 45. Marie Pascal Meleoune IND 4 CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Daniel Frank Tinning Vanuaku Party (VP) 2. Raphael Worwor Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 3. Elie Bonglibu UMP 4. Tangtang Douglas People's Progressive Party (PPP) 5. Jossie Masmas Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 6. Elsie Lelon Savei Muvment blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 7. Williamson Naros Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 8. Bakon Josiah People Action Party (PAP) 9. Laurent Leingkone Tomburin Kastom Movement (TKB) 10. Robert Batick Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 11 . Job Sailas INO 12. George Bumseng INO 13. Bill Willie INO 14. Maki Stanley Simelum INO CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Tom Bethuel Mail National United Party (NUP) 2. Sam Oan Avock Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Tomat Vativolivol Alibet Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Demis Lango Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 5. Gideon Mael Green Confederation (Ge) 6. Areiasuv David People's Progressive Party (PPP) 7. Mahitatan Avock IND CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Hamlison Lini Vanuaroroa National United Party (NUP) 2. David Tosul NUP 3. Gildas Tabianga NUP 5 4. Godfrey Buleuru NUP 5. Tony Nari Vanuaku Party (VP) 6. Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 7. Bruce Asal UMP 8. Lazare Asal Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 9. Noel Tamata Mala People's Progressive Party (PPP) 10. Tariodo Joseph Green Confederation (GC) 11 . Witnol Bule National Community Association (NCA) 12. Gratien Molsoul Muvment blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 13. Luc Siba Vanuatu Christian Party (VCP) 14. Edward Rau R.U.M.P.V. 15. Hilario Rebu Nagriamel Movement (NAG) 16. Norbert Sumsum Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 17. Joram Tugu VDPP 18. Telkon Bebe People Action Party (PAP) 19. Ezekiel Bule Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 20. Silas Aru IND 21 . David Alberto Huri IND 22. Winston Wisly Tabi IND 23. Jonathan Siro IND 24. Mark Danol IND 25. Sylvester Bulesa IND 26. Joseph Tabirap IND CANDIDATE AFFLIATION 1. James Bule National United Party (NUP) 2. Dickinson Vusilai Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Manasseh Tary VP 4. Jacob Mata VP 5. Jacques Sese Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 6. Moffet Mele Biti Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 7. Manley Tarililu Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 8. James Ngwango People's Progressive Party (PPP) 9. Manuel Tari PPP 10. John Colwick Tari Green Confederation (GC) 11. Ridley Tari Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 6 12. Steven Tahi Nagriamel (NAG) 13. Edmond Hoke NAG 14. Willie Toa Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 15. Barnabas Bani National Community Association (NCA) 16. Jenny Ligo IND 17. Fred Tari IND CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Jonas Cullwick National United Party (NUP) 2. Philip Morris Boedoro Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Dr. Santus Wari Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Jonah Toakanase Nagriamel (NAG) CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Jack Mowa National United Party (NUP) 2. Leinavao Tasso Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Isabelle Donald VP 4. Keliu Oraka Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 5. Tasso Philip Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 6. Issac Hamarliu Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 7. David Suma Green Confederation (GC) 8. Sam Obed Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 9. Fadanumata Richard David Shepherd Alliance (SA) 10. Tisanaripu David Karie Melanesian Alliance (MA) 1 1. loane Simon IND 12. Korah Benjimen IND 7 CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Tom Seule National United Party (NUP) 2. Willie Reuben Abel Titongoa Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Maala Haruel Roy Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Nicole Jimmy Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 5. Lesly Peter Tapangator Shepherd Alliance (SA) CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Joel Matariki National United Party (NUP) 2. Baptiste Firiam Maripu Vanuaku Party (VP) 3. Jean William Marimarae Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 4. Robert B. Samuel People's Progressive Party (PPP) 5. Toara Daniel Kalo Green Confederation (GC) 6. Morris Amos Vanuatu National Party (VNP) CANDIDATE AFFILIATION 1. Kalfau Esley National United Party (NUP) 2. Roro Sambo NUP 3. Bakoa Kaltonga Vanuaku Party (VP) 4. Michael Daniel VP 5. Louis Carlot VP 6. Gilbert Mermer Izono Union of Moderate Party (UMP) 7. Maauterei Stevens Kalsakau UMP 8. Jimmy Luna Tasong Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP) 9. Alfred Rolland Carlot VRP 10. Barak Sope Maautamata Melanesian Progressive Party (MPP) 11 . Jerry Daniel MPP 8 12. Joseph Malakai People's Progressive Party (PPP) 13. James Kalosal Green Confederation (GC) 14. Sope Malas GC 15. Meles Kalosa Muvment blong 01 Chiefs (MC) 16. Jimmy Matai Vanuatu National Party (VNP) 17. Kalsakau Claude VNP 18. Norris Kalmet Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement (UDKLM) 19. Toufau Amos Vanuatu Family First Party (VFFP) 20. Reuben Seru Vanuatu Family First Party (VFFP) 21. David Walker. Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 22. Kalsong Harryman Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party (VDPP) 23. Johnson Jim Wabaiat Tomburin Kastom Muvment (TKM) 24. Emil Mael Tomburin Kastom Muvment (TKM) 25. Joshua Tafura Kalsakau Vanuatu Leba Party (VLP) 26. Mark Bethel IND 27. Peris Kalopong IND 28. Otto Norman IND 29.
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