Bradley Tovosia (born 10 April 1967 in Sukiki Village, GuadalcanalBiography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands) is a Solomon Islands politician who has held several cabinet posts. In 2024, he was Minister of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification.
He studied at Betikama College up to Form 5.
His career in national politics began when he was elected to Parliament as the member for East Guadalcanal in the August 2010 general election, standing as an independent candidate. He was then appointed Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening in Prime Minister Danny Philip's Cabinet.Biography on the website of the Parliament of Solomon Islands2010 election data, Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation On 22 January, in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by the resignation of several ministers, Tovosia was promoted to the position of Minister for Forestry., Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 22 January 2010 When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Tovosia was reshuffled to the Fisheries portfolio."Abana, Maelanga likely candidates for DPM", Solomon Star, 21 November 2011 On or around 1 March 2012, Tovosia was reshuffled again, becoming Minister for Public Service, exchanging his portfolio with Alfred Ghiro."Youngest minister prepares for challenge", Solomon Star, 8 March 2012 On 22 October, Tovosia was reshuffled to the position of Minister for the Environment, replacing John Moffat Fugui who had left the government."Ministers Fired and Replaced", Solomon Times, 23 October 2012
Tovosia had ultimate authority over the project to construct the Kongulai Water Treatment Plant. The project failed after it was granted to its lowest bidder, a joint Indian venture. The joint Indian venture in turn hired a company employed by Tovosia's son to carry out tasks related to the project.
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