Nine (9) more ministers have been sworn-in today formalizing their appointments to their respective Ministerial Portfolios, almost completing the lineup of cabinet ministers this week.
The eleven Ministers includes:
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Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare – Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury
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Hon. Manasseh Maelanga – Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development
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Hon. Harry Kuma – Minister for the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour & Immigration
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Hon. Frederick Kologeto – Minister for the Ministry of Aviation and Communication
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Hon. Jimson Fiau Tanangada – Minister for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services
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Hon. Jammie Lency Vokia – Minister for the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs
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Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas – Minister for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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Hon. Tozen Leokana – Minister for the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development
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Hon. Isikeli Vave (Jnr) – Minister for the Ministry of Home affairs
Eleven other Ministers were sworn-in last Saturday taking the total of sworn-in Ministers to twenty-one including the Prime Minister.
The remaining three Ministers are expected to be sworn-in this week.
The Government has 24 Ministries headed by a Cabinet Minister and a Permanent Secretary.
Source: Government Communications Unit