Prime Minister Sato Kilman

The Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) Fred Samuel said over the next five years, more and more Government agencies will begin to regularly publish information about their policies, programmes and activities and will provide ways for the public to be given access to information.

Legislation set to pass Parliament later this year, will provide clear guidance on the kind of information that can be released.

The Prime Minister stated that, “I am very pleased today to reveal that the United Nations and its ICT agency, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have decided to honor Vanuatu with the UN/ITU ‘Award for ICTs in Sustainable Development.’

“This award was given for using ICTs to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”

The salary of each of the position is Vt2.6 million annually or Vt108,000 per fortnight with other specified benefits.

The perks that come with the positions are: entitlement to rent-free, fully furnished houses, a car, child allowance, gratuity and annual leave rate.

The Government is yet to officially reveal the names of the holders of these two positions, but Daily Post understands they are MPs Steven Kalsakau and Silas Yatan.