Jackson Fiulaua
The Right Honourable Jackson Fiulaua | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Infrastructure and Development | |
| In office 27 August 2010 – 28 February 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Danny Philip (until 16 November 2011); then Gordon Darcy Lilo |
| Succeeded by | Seth Gukuna |
| Member of Parliament for Central Kwara'ae | |
| Assumed office 4 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Fono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 October 1957 |
| Political party | Independent |
Jackson Fiulaua (born October 13, 1957 in Raiako, Malaita[1]) is a Solomon Islands politician.
Biography
After a primary school education, Fiulaua began working as a builder.[1] He was later described as "a successful businessman who runs one of the top local construction companies in the country".[2]
He began his political career when he was elected MP for Central Kwara'ae in the August 2010 general election. His election was described as "the major upset" in the election, as he unseated incumbent deputy Prime Minister Fred Fono, who had held the seat for twelve years.[3] Fiulaua's election also provoked "numerous debates" due to his reportedly being "unable to read and write".[4] Elected as an independent, Fiulaua declined to join any political party,[5] but did join Prime Minister Danny Philip's coalition government, as Minister for Infrastructure and Development.[6] When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Fiulaua retained his position in government.[7]
On 28 February 2012, Fiulaua was sacked from the government for what Lilo described as a lack of performance. Leader of the Opposition Dr. Derek Sikua described the sacking as "grossly unfair". On that occasion, Fiulaua's "limited educational background" was mentioned anew, and downplayed by his supporters.[2][8][9]
References
- ^ a b Official biography on the parliamentary website
- ^ a b "Removed MP’s supporters demand explanation from PM", Solomon Star, 10 March 2012
- ^ "Record number of election petition filed in Solomon Islands court", Pacific Islands News Association, September 17, 2010
- ^ "Hansard reports can help us judge MP's on speech", Lifhaus, October 18, 2010
- ^ "Central Kwara'ae MP says he will remain independent", One Television, August 10, 2010
- ^ "PM Philip name ministers", Island Sun, August 27, 2010
- ^ "Ten more ministers sworn in" Archived November 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 23 November 2011
- ^ "Defected Gukuna replaces axed Fiulaua", Solomon Star, 29 February 2012
- ^ "Opposition slams Fiulaua’s removal", Solomon Star, 6 March 2012