Brenson Wase
Brenson S. Wase (born 28 May 1952[1]) is a Marshallese politician and a long-time member of the cabinet and senator in Nitijela.
Brenson S. Wase | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance of the Marshall Islands | |
| Assumed office October 2021 | |
| President | David Kabua |
| Preceded by | Alfred Alfred Jr. |
| In office 1 February 2016 – January 2020 | |
| President | Hilda Heine |
| Preceded by | Jack Ading |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Alfred Jr. |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| President | Kessai Note |
| Preceded by | Michael Konelios |
| Succeeded by | Jack Ading |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1952 Ine, Arno Atoll, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands |
| Spouse | Antonia U. Wase |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo |
Wase was born in Arno Atoll in 1952. He has a degree in business administration.[1]
He was first elected in 1983 as senator from Arno Atoll.[1] He was appointed by President Amata Kabua as Minister of Social Services in January 1984. In 1987 he was appointed as Minister of Resources and Development.[1] Wase switched his constituency to Majuro Atoll in the 1999 general elections.[2] Wase has been Minister of Finance of the Marshall Islands from 2004 to 2008, from 2016 to 2020, and since October 2021.[3]
References
- "Nitijela of the Marshall Island: 8". pacificdigitallibrary.org.
- "Dailly Marianas Variety 19 November 1999" (PDF).
- "Brenson joins RMI Cabinet". The Marshall Islands Journal. 20 October 2021.
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