The Right HonourableCharles SigotoMP | |
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Sigoto in 2010 | |
Minister of Health and Medical Services | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 27 August 2010 | |
Prime Minister | Danny Philip (until 16 November 2011); then Gordon Darcy Lilo |
Member of Parliament for Rannonga/Simbo | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 4 August 2010 | |
Preceded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-02-11) February 11, 1957 (age 67) |
Political party | Solomon Islands Democratic Party |
Charles Sigoto (born February 11, 1957) is a Solomon Islands politician.
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.
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. When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Sigoto retained his position in government.
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
- ^ 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