Joseph Onika (born May 2, 1967, in Komunima’aga Village, Longgu District, Guadalcanal ProvinceBiography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands) is a Solomon Islands politician.
Career He worked in catering before going into politics. His career in national politics began when he was elected to Parliament as the member for East Central Guadalcanal in the August 2010 general election, standing as an independent candidate. He was then appointed Minister for Women, Youth and Children's Affairs in Prime Minister Danny Philip's Cabinet.2010 election data , Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
In April 2011, he was reshuffled to Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey."New Cabinet Ministers Sworn in", Solomon Times, April 19, 2011 When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Onika retained his position in government."Ten more ministers sworn in" , Solomon Star, 23 November 2011
Achievements Outside of politics, he also had a successful career competing in athletics. Representing 1990Oceania ChampionshipsSuva, Fiji1st100 m10.75 s2nd200 m21.87 s
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