John Tuhaika
John Tuhaika Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2025[1] | |
John Tuhaika Jr. is the current Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) in Solomon Islands. He has held positions within Solomon Islands government and is a current Member of Parliament for Rennell and Bellona Constituency.[2]
Early life and education
Tuhaika attended the University of South Pacific, where he studied a Bachelor in Economics and a Masters in Governance studies.[3]
He also attended the Australian National University where he completed a Master of Laws in International Law, and the University of Singapore where he studied a Diploma in Regional Trade Policy.[3]
Political career
Tuhaika previously worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade.[3]
In the April 2024 national election, Tuhaika was elected as MP for Rennell and Bellona Constituency.[1] He was later appointed Minister of Public Service (MPS) under the Government for National Unity and Transformation.[3]
In December 2024, Tuhaika resigned as Minister of MPS in the lead up to a Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.[4] In May 2025, Tuhaika was appointed Minister of MTGPEA.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Minister Tuhaika Jnr lauded | Theislandsun". theislandsun.com.sb. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Current MPs | National Parliament of Solomon Islands". parliament.gov.sb. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Members of Parliament (MP) Rennell Bellona Constituency". Rennell Bellona Constituency. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Tuhaika RESIGNS From GNUT — Solomon Business Magazine". 14 December 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ Government, Solomon Islands (May 2025). "GNUT completes cabinet line up with swearing in of two Ministers". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 29 September 2025.