By Glenda Willie.
A debate on the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ votes to the proposed Constitutional amendments will be held at the Convention Centre from 11am to 1pm today.
This debate marks the first one since the launching of the referendum campaign and the awareness efforts.
According to information given to the Daily Post, the ‘Yes’ Team will include Ralph Regenvanu, the Minister of Climate Change, Anatole Hymak, the Minister of Education and Training, Anthea Aru, a Councillor from the Port Vila City Council, and Benjamin Shing, the First Political Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs.
The ‘No’ team comprises former Member of Parliament (MP) who is also the chairman of the ‘No’ Group, Joshua Kalsakau, along with former MPs Iaris Naunun and Kalo Seule, as well as Chief Jimmy Nampas.
The public is welcome to attend the Convention Centre to listen to the debate, gain information, and ask questions.
The debate will also be livestreamed on the 2024 Referendum Facebook.
In related updates, the Public Service Commission’s office, represented by Acting Secretary Jonathan Iavere, has issued a circular to all public servants, mandating their attendance at today’s Referendum awareness session organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The circular reads, “The referendum is a crucial event that will shape the future of our nation. It is essential that all public servants are well-informed about its significance and implications.
“Your attendance at the awareness session is vital to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the referendum and its potential impact on our society.
“Your participation in this event is not only mandatory but, also essential for the success of our democracy.”
On Monday of this week, Minister of Internal Affairs Johnny Koanapo launched the referendum awareness campaign on Paama Island.
Source: dailypost.vu
