David Kabua

David Kabua (born 1951)[2] is a Marshallese politician and government minister, currently serving as the President of the Marshall Islands. He is the son of the first president, Amata Kabua, and his wife Emlain Kabua.

David Kabua
9th President of the Marshall Islands
Assumed office
13 January 2020
Preceded byHilda Heine
10th Minister in Assistance to the President
In office
11 January 2016 – 28 January 2016
PresidentCasten Nemra
Preceded byWilbur Heine
Succeeded byMattlan Zackhras
Personal details
Born1951 (age 68–69)
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Ginger Kabua[1]

His was educated in Xavier High School, Micronesia and University of Hawaii.[3] From 2008 to 2011 he was an elected senator for Wotho Atoll. In 2012 and 2013 he was Minister of Health,[4][5] and in 2014 he was made Minister of Internal Affairs in a cabinet reshuffle.[6] He was Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands in the cabinet of Casten Nemra in January 2016.

On 6 January 2020 Kabua was elected president of the Marshall Islands by the national legislature by a vote of 20–12 with one abstention. He succeeds Hilda Heine, who was seeking a second term, but lost in the first session vote.[7] Kabua said that combating climate change, negotiating with the US regarding the extension of a funding arrangement that expires in 2023, and addressing the issue of Runit Dome as the top priorities of his presidency.[8] He was sworn into office on 13 January 2020.

References
  1. https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/407600/marshalls-president-kabua-s-inauguration-set-for-monday
  2. Profile of David Kabua
  3. https://rmiparliament.org/cms/members.html#1-president-of-the-republic-of-the-marshall-islands-his-excellency-president-david-kabua
  4. "Presidential Cabinet". Rmiembassyus.org. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  5. Inc., IBP (4 April 2013). Marshall Islands Land Ownership and Agricultural Laws Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws. Lulu.com. p. 22. ISBN 978-1-4387-5952-4.
  6. "Marshall Islands - Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak has defeated a second vote of no confidence last Tuesday, by a vote of 17-13". Tfbmicronesia.com. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  7. "New president for Marshall Islands". Radio New Zealand. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  8. "Marshalls' president-elect anticipating challenging term". Radio New Zealand. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Hilda Heine		 President of the Marshall Islands
2020–present		 Incumbent
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