Joshua Koshiba
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Joshua Koshiba (born December 10, 1943[1]) is a member of the Senate of Palau. After his re-election in 2004, he became the longest-serving member of that body in the history of Palau.
Political career[]
Koshiba was born in Peleliu. He graduated from the University of Guam, holding a degree in mathematics.[1]
Koshiba was first elected to the Palauan Senate in 1980.[1] In 1984, he became chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. In 1986, he became Senate President, a post which he held until 1991. He again chaired the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs from 1992 to 1996; in 1996, he was appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. He headed the Senate Committee on Health and Education from 2000 to 2008.[2]
On 27 March 2007 he was elected as President of the Senate to succeed Johnny Reklai who dies in a boating accident. On 25 April 2007, Surangel S. Whipps was elected to succeed him as Senate President.[3] In 2008, he announced his intentions to run for President;[4] however, he withdrew his bid following defeat in the primary race.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b c "The senate directory: 11".
- ^ "The Honorable Joshua Koshiba". Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "NAMING OF NEW PALAU SENATE PRESIDENT QUESTIONED | Pacific Islands Report".
- ^ "Koshiba announces candidacy for Palau President". Pacific Islands Report. February 4, 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ Carreon, Bernadette (September 28, 2008). "Palau's Koshiba slams 'corrupt' election". Marianas Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
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