Jackson Fiulaua (born October 13, 1957 in Raiako,

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Official biography
on the parliamentary website) is a

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politician.

Biography

After a

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education, Fiulaua began working as a

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. He was later described as "a successful businessman who runs one of the top local construction companies in the country"."Removed MP’s supporters demand explanation from PM"
, ''Solomon Star'', 10 March 2012 He began his political career when he was elected MP for

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in the August 2010 general election. His election was described as "the major upset" in the election, as he unseated incumbent deputy Prime Minister

Fred Fono Fred Iro Fono (10 October 1962 – 26 December 2011) was a Solomon Islands politician, serving as the country's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Rural Development and Indigenous Affairs from December 2007 to August 2010.

, who had held the seat for twelve years. Fiulaua's election also provoked "numerous debates" due to his reportedly being " unable to read and write". Elected as an

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, Fiulaua declined to join any political party, but did join Prime Minister

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, as Minister for Infrastructure and Development. When

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replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Fiulaua retained his position in government. On 28 February 2012, Fiulaua was sacked from the government for what Lilo described as a lack of performance.

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Dr.

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described the sacking as "grossly unfair". On that occasion, Fiulaua's "limited educational background" was mentioned anew, and downplayed by his supporters."Opposition slams Fiulaua’s removal"
, ''Solomon Star'', 6 March 2012

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fiulaua, Jackson 1957 births Living people Members of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands People from Malaita Province Government ministers of the Solomon Islands