Kanas died of a suspected heart attack at Vila Central Hospital Monday afternoon.
He was a Member of Parliament under the banner of the Leaders Party of Vanuatu in the 11th legislature.
Kanas was elected to Parliament in 2016 as an independent candidate then he joined the Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV) in 2017.
He was appointed Third Deputy Speaker until November 2018.
The Government has organized a State Funeral in honour of the late MP.
Photo supplied Caption: Vanuatu MP Jerry Kanas
