Shadlog Bernicke
Appearance
Shadlog Bernicke | |
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![]() Bernicke in 2016 | |
Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Buada | |
Assumed office 26 August 2007 | |
Preceded by | Terangi Adam |
Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru | |
In office 27 April 2010 – 13 May 2010 | |
Preceded by | Dominic Tabuna |
Succeeded by | Godfrey Thoma |
Personal details | |
Born | Nauru | 8 July 1966
Nationality | ![]() |
Residence | Buada |
Shadlog Armait Bernicke (born on 8 July 1966[1]) is a Nauruan politician representing the Buada constituency in the Parliament of Nauru.
Political Career
[edit]Bernicke was first elected to the Parliament in the 2007 general elections, where he succeeded Terangi Adam in representing the Buada constituency. He was re-elected in subsequent elections.[2]
Parliamentary Roles
[edit]Bernicke briefly served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from 27 April 2010 until 13 May 2010, just before the general elections.[3][4]
Ministerial Roles
[edit]- Waqa Cabinet: Under President Baron Waqa, he served as Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for the Nauru Utilities Corporation, and Minister of Telecommunications.[5][6] In August 2018, Bernicke was removed from his ministerial position by President Baron Waqa, although the reasons for this decision were not publicly disclosed.[7]
- Adeang Cabinet: Following President David Adeang’s swearing-in on 31 October 2023, Bernicke was appointed Minister for Media, Information and Communication Technology, RONPhos, Cenpac, and the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust.[8]
Family Background
[edit]Bernicke is the grandson of Austin Bernicke, who was a member of Nauru's first Parliament in 1968.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Vizard, R. E. (15 August 1966). "BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES ORDINANCE, 1957-1966" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (45): 4.
- ^ "Hon Shadlog Bernicke MP". Parliament of Nauru. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "NAURU Parliament". Inter-Parliamentary Union. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Nauru is to go to the polls on 24th April". Islands Business. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "President Waqa names his cabinet_13June2013". Government of the Republic of Nauru.
- ^ "Nauru — Central Intelligence Agency". Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
- ^ "Nauru President dumps minister". RNZ. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Nauru's President Adeang sworn in, names his Cabinet". RNZ. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.