Charles Sigoto
| The Right Honourable Charles Sigoto MP | |
|---|---|
| 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 Rannonga/Simbo | |
|
Assumed office 4 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1957 |
| Political party | Reformed 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 Rannonga/Simbo constituency in the August 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]
References
- ↑ Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
- 1 2 Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
- ↑ 2010 election data, Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
- ↑ "Abana, Maelanga likely candidates for DPM", Solomon Star, 21 November 2011
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