Charles Sigoto (born February 11, 1957[1]) is a Solomon Islands politician.
The Right Honourable Charles Sigoto | |
|---|---|
 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 Rannonga/Simbo | |
| Assumed office 4 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1957 |
| Political party | Solomon Islands Democratic Party |
He was born in Koriovuku Village, Ranongga Island, Western Province. 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 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
edit- ^ Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
- ^ 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