Joe Natuman
West Papua issue lingers despite Indonesian regional outreach
Indonesia's government has dismissed a claim by the West Papuan independence movement that it is interfering in politics of Pacific Island countries. This comes amid ongoing calls for human rights… Audio
Vanuatu's Natuman vows to rise again
Vanuatu's former prime minister Joe Natuman says his political career is not over yet. The Court of Appeal last week upheld a decision by the Speaker of Parliament to declare the Tanna MP's seat… Audio
Vanuatu deputy PM to stay on despite sentencing, for now
Vanuatu's deputy prime minister says he won't be stepping aside immediately after being given a two year suspended sentence by the Supreme Court. Audio
Natuman says Forum should consider a permanent RAMSI model
Vanuatu's deputy prime minister Joe Natuman says the Pacific Islands Forum should consider having a permanent model or arrangement like that of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands in… Audio
Vanuatu leader seeks to usher in reforms, bridge gap
Vanuatu's deputy prime minister says consultations around planned constitutional reforms are on track as his party seeks to bridge the generation gap with younger ni-Vanuatu. Audio
Trials and triumphs on Tanna, one year after Pam
A year after it was devastated after cyclone Pam, the Vanuatu island of Tanna is showing remarkable signs of recovery, but there is still a long way to go. Audio
Leading Vanuatu MP clams alleged political witch hunt
Vanuatu's Supreme Court has found as baseless an attempt to obtain an arrest warrant on the former prime minister Joe Natuman who believes he's been the target of a political witch hunt. Audio
Political wrangling underway in Vanuatu after voting
Political wrangling is well underway in Vanuatu as successful election candidates begin the long process of trying to form a government. Audio
Suspension of international flights to Vanuatu
Vanuatu airport and aviation authorities are scrambling after a decision by Air New Zealand to suspend flights to the country. Audio
Vanuatu opposition may appeal court ruling
Vanuatu's former opposition says it is considering an appeal of the Supreme Court's decision to reject its bid to overturn the dissolution of parliament. Audio
Opposition in Vanuatu urges President not to dissolve Parliament
A leading opposition MP in Vanuatu is urging the president not to dissolve Parliament, despite the government and opposition's failure to end a political impasse. Audio
Natuman to let Vanua'aku Pati rank and file decide leadership
Vanuatu's former prime minister Joe Natuman is philosophical about the transitional stage regarding the leadership of the country's opposition as well as its biggest political party, the Vanua'aku… Audio
Vanuatu PM sacks ministers to stabilise coalition
The Vanuatu prime minister Joe Natuman says he terminated two ministers yesterday to stabilise support for the government, which now has majority of 28 MPs. Audio
Our reporter witnesses first hand the devastation on cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu
Two weeks after Cyclone Pam disaster authorities in Vanuatu continue to struggle to cope with the scale of the destruction caused by the storm. Audio
Vanuatu PM tells the people aid is coming
Vanuatu PM visits hard hit islands to promise that cyclone relief aid is on the way. Audio
Vanuatu government considering airport compensation
The Vanuatu government says it's seeking advice as to whether a Singapore-based company which lost a deal to develop an international airport can claim compensation. Audio
Vanuatu celebrates 34 years of independence
The Vanuatu Prime Minister says the country's Independence Day today is a good time to reflect how far the nation has come and what needs to be done to make it stronger in the future. Audio
Vanuatu prime minister unthreatened by no-confidence motion
The Vanuatu Prime Minister Joe Natuman says he's received assurances from his caucus that he's got the numbers to continue. Audio
Mixed reaction to MSG's response to West Papua group
There's been mixed reaction to the Melanesian Spearhead Group's decision on a bid by a West Papuan group to become a member. Audio
Vanuatu PM considers MSG prospects for West Papua
Vanuatu's Prime Minister talks candidly about the Melanesian Spearhead Group's latest moves on West Papua. Audio