The Rennell and Bellona Province has elected a new Premier.
He is Colin Pongi Tesu'atai of Ward 8, Bellona Island.
Tesu'atai, who is a newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly, defeated his only rival, Puangongo Tepuke of Ward 10 by 5-4 in the 10-member assembly.
Tesu'atai is a former Rennell and Bellona Provincial Police Commander, while Tepuke is the former Deputy Premier of the province in the last executive government, which was suspended by the national government.
Over the past four years, Tesu'atai has been running a small retail shop in Bellona following his decision to quit his job to contest the 2010 national election.
Meanwhile, the Honiara City Council has also elected a new Mayor. He is Alference Fatai. He defeated his only rival candidate, Charles Aiwosuga. The other candidate and former Mayor, Andrew Mua, withdrew from the contest before election.
Both the Premier and Mayor are still working on the line-up of ministers in their respective government.
He is Colin Pongi Tesu'atai of Ward 8, Bellona Island.
Tesu'atai, who is a newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly, defeated his only rival, Puangongo Tepuke of Ward 10 by 5-4 in the 10-member assembly.
Tesu'atai is a former Rennell and Bellona Provincial Police Commander, while Tepuke is the former Deputy Premier of the province in the last executive government, which was suspended by the national government.
Over the past four years, Tesu'atai has been running a small retail shop in Bellona following his decision to quit his job to contest the 2010 national election.
Meanwhile, the Honiara City Council has also elected a new Mayor. He is Alference Fatai. He defeated his only rival candidate, Charles Aiwosuga. The other candidate and former Mayor, Andrew Mua, withdrew from the contest before election.
Both the Premier and Mayor are still working on the line-up of ministers in their respective government.
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