Electorate
Samarai-Murua Open

Party
Papau and Niugini Union (PANGU)

Current: Re-elected to the 11th National Parliament in the 2022 National General Election for the Samarai-Murua Open seat as a PANGU party candidate. Appointed as Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture on 24/08/2022 following the formation of the Marape-Rosso cabinet, a shuffle in the cabinet again and joined the opposition 2nd term in this Parliament.

Religion: Christianity- Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)
Primary Education: Completed primary education at Bwagaoia Primary School, 1973, Milne Bay Province
Secondary Education: Completed secondary education at Cameron High School, 1977, then Matriculation at UPNG, 1978
Tertiary Education: Completed tertiary education at University of Papua New Guinea, 1986

Achievements: Holds a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Papua New Guinea, 1986.
Last Occupation Prior to Elections: Self-employed

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