Ricky Fuo'o
Ricky Fuo'o | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Infrastructure and Development | |
| Assumed office May 2025[1] | |
Ricky Fuo'o is the current Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) in Solomon Islands.[2] He has held several senior positions within Solomon Islands Government and is a current Member of Parliament for Central Kwara'ae Constituency.[1]
Early life and education
In 2015, Fuo'o and his father Justin Fuo'o created Tropic Group Builders, a construction company that operates in Solomon Islands.[3]
In March 2021, Fuo'o was elected Chairman of Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI).[4] A position he held until March 2024.[5]
Political career
In the April 2024 national election, Fuo'o was elected MP for Central Kwara'ae Constituency.[6] In May 2024, Fuo'o was sworn in as Minister for Infrastructure Development.[7]
Following the 2024 election, Jackson Fiulaua (former MP for Central Kwara'ae) lodged a petition to the high court that alleged corrupt, illegal and fraudulent voting had occurred.[8][9] In January 2025, the high court dismissed the case and stated it lacked substantial evidence and was improperly served.[9]
References
- ^ a b Government, Solomon Islands (2024). "Two MPs sworn in as cabinet ministers". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Government, Solomon Islands (2024). "Mid hosts welcome ceremony for new minister Ricky Fuo'o vowing to deliver on infrastructure goals". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tropic Group Builders | Company Profile". Tropic Group Builders. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "SICCI Appoints First Female Chair of Board during 46th Annual General Meeting". Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "Fuo'o Is New Chair As SICCI Hosts 44th AGM, — Solomon Business Magazine". Solomon Business Magazine. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Current MPs | National Parliament of Solomon Islands". parliament.gov.sb. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "Fuo'o, Manuari join People First Party | Theislandsun". The Islandsun. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "High Court strikes out petition against MP Fuo'o | Theislandsun". The Islandsun. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ a b "High Court Dismisses Petition Against Central Kwara'ae MP Ricky Fuo'o - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 2025-01-30. Retrieved 24 October 2025.