He managed to do it earlier this year when he reportedly smashed the glass door of a bar in Port Vila, a drunken incident which led to him being warned by the country's prime minister. And a week ago he did it again, only this time his sodden antics allegedly involved threatening to shoot a security guard at a sports club in Luganville. The sports club's management and the people of Luganville are awaiting an apology from the disgraced deputy PM and the government has said it will investigate the incident. An aerial survey of Pentecost Island in Vanuatu has revealed that the whole island has been affected by an earthquake and tsunami which hit the island last week. The official death toll remains at eight, with two others missing and four seriously injured.
Officials say it's hard to estimate how many have been left homeless, but it's in the thousands.
The top priority is getting water to the islanders, as most water tanks and underground supplies have been destroyed. Food supplies are also expected to run out within the next fortnight. As Mt Yasur on Tanna Island continues to rattle and hum, officials have upgraded the volcano's status from 'quietly rumbling' to 'could explode very shortly'. In early June increased volcanic activity was reported from Mt Yasur, one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes and also a major tourist attraction on Vanuatu. For the moment however, the volcano remains off-limits to all.