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Government
The president serves a 5-year term. The prime minister, who is the head of government, is elected by a majority vote of a three-fourths quorum of the Parliament. The prime minister and the Council of Ministers constitute the executive government.
Parliament is a 52-member unicameral house elected by all persons over 18 years old. Parliament normally sits for a 4-year term unless dissolved by majority vote of a three-fourths quorum or a directive from the President on the advice of the prime minister.
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| President | Bani, John, Father |
| Prime Minister | Natapei, Edward |
| Dep. Prime Min. | Vohor, Serge |
| Min. of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, & Fisheries | Kalsakau, Steven |
| Min. of the Comprehensive Reform Program | Boedoro, Philip |
| Min. of Education | Sese, Jacques |
| Min. of External Trade Development | Vohor, Serge |
| Min. of Finance & Management | Molisa, Sela |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs | Vohor, Serge |
| Min. of Health | Kalpokas, Donald |
| Min. of Industry & Commerce | Mahe, Jean Alain |
| Min. of Infrastructure & Public Utilities | Posen, Willie |
| Min. of Internal Affairs | Natuman, Joe |
| Min. of Lands, Geology, & Mines | Titeck, Jacklyne Reuben |
| Min. of Ni-Vanuatu Business Development | Brown, Nicolas |
| Min. of Telecommunication | Vohor, Serge |
| Min. of Youth & Sports | Worwor, Raphael |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York (Acting) | Carlot, Alfred Rolland |