Bob Loughman
| Bob Loughman MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Education | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 March 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Moana Carcasses Kalosil Joe Natuman |
| Preceded by | Steven Kalsakau |
| Member of Parliament for Tanna | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 July 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Vanua'aku Pati |
Bob Loughman, born 8 March 1961,[1] is a ni-Vanuatu politician.
A member of the Vanua'aku Pati, he was first elected to Parliament as MP for Tanna in the general election on 6 July 2004. He was re-elected in 2008 and 2012.[1] In March 2013, following a change in government, new Prime Minister Moana Carcasses appointed him Minister for Education.[2]
Like other members of the Vanua'aku Pati, he crossed the floor on 15 May 2014 to help bring down the Carcasses government. New Prime Minister Joe Natuman maintained Loughman at his post as Minister for Education.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography on the parliamentary website
- ↑ "Nation's interest first: Carcasses", Vanuatu Daily Post, 26 mars 2013
- ↑ "Natuman names cabinet line-up", Vanuatu Digest, 16 May 2014