Lionel Alex

Lionel Alex (born April 12, 1971 in Maravari Village, Vella La Vella Island, Western Province[1]) is a Solomon Islands politician.

The Right Honourable

Lionel Alex

MP
Minister for Rural Development and Indigenous Affairs
Assumed office
27 August 2010
Prime MinisterDanny Philip (until 16 November 2011);
then Gordon Darcy Lilo
Member of Parliament
for South Vella La Vella
Assumed office
4 August 2010
Preceded byTrevor Olavae
Personal details
BornApril 12, 1971
Maravari, Western Province
Political partyIndependent

After graduating from the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education, he worked as a surveyor before entering politics. His career in national politics began when he was elected to Parliament as the member for South Vella La Vella in the August 2010 general election, standing as an independent candidate. He was then appointed Minister for Rural Development and Indigenous Affairs in Prime Minister Danny Philip's Cabinet.[2][3] When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Alex retained his position in government.[4]

References

  1. Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
  2. Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands
  3. 2010 election data Archived 2010-12-20 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
  4. "Abana, Maelanga likely candidates for DPM" Archived 2011-11-23 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 21 November 2011
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