Vanuatu's parliament has elected a new Prime Minister, Bob Loughman.
Radio NZ reports he defeated Ralph Regenvanu in a ballot in parliament with 31 votes to 21.
Bob Loughman, a member of the Vanua'aku Pati, has been a member of parliament for Tanna since 2004.
In a twist, the previous Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, put forward the Port Vila MP Ralph Regenvanu to take him on.
Regenvanu leads the Graon mo Jastis Pati, which won the most seats in last month's election.
[Source:Radio NZ]
