Delvin Thoma
Delvin Oneil Thoma (born 8 February 1983) is a Nauruan politician.[1]
Delvin Thoma | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Aiwo | |
| Assumed office 28 September 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Milton Dube |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1983 Nauru |
Career
In the 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election, Thoma unsuccessfully ran for the Aiwo Constituency. Out of eight candidates, Thoma came in fourth.[2] In the 2022 parliamentary election, Thoma was successfully elected to the Parliament of Nauru, alongside Rennier Gadabu, who won re-election. Thoma unseated Milton Dube.[3] On 29 September, Thoma was appointed to President Russ Kun's cabinet, as Deputy Minister for the Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation (RONPHOS).[4] On 21 March 2023, Thoma was again re-appointed as Deputy Minister of RONPHOS by President Kun, additionally being appointed Deputy Minister for Multicultural Affairs.[5]
On 15 November 2022, Thoma was part of the Nauruan delegation during President Kun's first state visit to Taiwan.[6]
References
- Ika, B. (16 March 1983). "Births, Deaths and Marriages" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (18): 4.
- "Declaration of Results 2019 Parliamentary Elections Aiwo Constituency" (PDF). Nauru Electoral Commission. 25 August 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- Ligaiula, Pita (28 September 2022). "Russ Kun elected Nauru president unopposed". Pacific Islands News Association. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- Pareti, Kite (29 September 2022). "Nauru cabinet sworn into office". Islands Business. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- Kun, Russ Joseph (22 March 2023). "ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (59): 2.
- "President Tsai and President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru hold bilateral talks". EIN News (Press release). 15 November 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2023.