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Multiple waves of colonizers, each speaking a distinct language, migrated to the New Hebrides in the millennia preceding European exploration in the 18th century. This settlement pattern accounts for the complex linguistic diversity found on the archipelago to this day. The British and French, who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century, agreed in 1906 to an Anglo-French Condominium, which administered the islands until independence in 1980, when the new name of Vanuatu was adopted.
Vanuatu is a parliamentary republic.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 51 - 55 of 69Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the Pohnpei State Code - Soil and Water Conservation Act of 1992.
The object of this Act is to promote soil and water conservation by preventing erosion and thus conserving and improving the use of the State’s land and water resources.
Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Pohnpei State Code - Historic and Cultural Preservation Act of 2002.
This Act makes provision for the preservation and protection of historic, archaeological, and cultural properties of the State of Pohnpei. One of its objectives is to limit effects of uncontrolled development and land use.For purposes of this Act, the Pohnpei Historic and Cultural Preservation Review Board is established and, within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, a Division of Historic Preservation is created.
Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the Pohnpei State Code - Planning.
This Chapter makes provision for developmental planning in the State of Pohnpei. The Chapter requires each local government to develop a comprehensive plan for the development of the area where it has jurisdiction. A plan shall consider, among other things, the conservation of natural resources and protection of the environment. The Chapter sets out the procedures for the approval of development plans by the Legislature and provides for hearings and review prior to approval.
Agricultural Fees Regulations (Cap. 74).
Plant quarantine fees payable in respect of plant quarantine and phytosanitary services as set out under Column I in Part A shall be at the rates specified against such service under Column II in Part A of the Schedule. Animals and animal products fees payable in respect of the services set out under Column I in Part B shall be at the rates specified against such service under Column II in Part B of the Schedule.
Lands Referee Act (Cap. 148).
A Land Referee shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. The Referee shall have jurisdiction to determine the following matters: (a) the amount of rent payable for a lease of land whether originally or on periodic reassessment; (b) the value of improvements on or to land; (c) any matter referred to him by any party to a lease of land relating to the interpretation of a provision in a lease; (d) any matter which is by any Act or Order directed to be determined by him. A decision of the Referee shall be final.