Charles Sigoto
The Right Honourable Charles Sigoto MP | |
|---|---|
 Sigoto in 2010 | |
| Minister of Health and Medical Services | |
| Assumed office 27 August 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Danny Philip (until 16 November 2011); then Gordon Darcy Lilo |
| Member of Parliament for | |
| Assumed office 4 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1957 |
| Political party | Solomon Islands Democratic Party |
Charles Sigoto (born February 11, 1957 in Koriovuku Village, Ranogga Island, Western Province[1]) is a Solomon Islands politician.
After graduating from the College of Allied Health Sciences in Papua New Guinea, he worked as a director of nursing.[2]
His career in national politics began when he was elected to Parliament as the member for the constituency in the 2010 general election, standing for the Reformed Democratic Party. He was then appointed Minister of Health and Medical Services in Prime Minister Danny Philip's Cabinet.[2][3] When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Sigoto retained his position in government.[4]
He was re-elected as a Member of Parliament for Rannogga/Simbo in the 2019 general election.
References[]
- ^ Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
- ^ Jump up to: a b Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
- ^ 2010 election data Archived December 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
- ^ "Abana, Maelanga likely candidates for DPM" Archived November 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 21 November 2011
- 1957 births
- Living people
- Members of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands
- People from the Western Province (Solomon Islands)
- Government ministers of the Solomon Islands