Gerson Jackson

Gerson Jackson is a Micronesian politician and diplomat.

Jackson served as the Lieutenant Governor of Kosrae for two-consecutive terms from 1995 to 2007. He was first elected Lieutenant Governor in 1994 as the running mate of Moses Mackwelung.[1] Mackwelung and Jackson were sworn into office on January 9, 1995.[1] Jackson was re-elected as Lieutenant Governor in 1998 as the running mate of gubernatorial candidate, Rensley Sigrah. Sigrah and Jackson were inaugurated on January 12, 1999.[2]

Gerson Jackson served as Consul-General of the Federated States of Micronesia to Guam from 2008 to October 17, 2011. He was confirmed to the office in April 2008, in a unanimous 12-0 vote by the Micronesian Congress.[3] During his tenure, Jackson criticized increased tensions toward Micronesian migrants in Guam, especially on issues of crime and deportation.[4] Jackson served as Consul-General until October 17, 2011, when his successor, Robert Ruecho, was sworn into office by President Manny Mori.[5]

Jackson became the Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to Fiji on October 17, 2011.[6] President Manny Mori administered the oath of office to Jackson at the International Trade Center in Guam at 11:30 a.m.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Figir and Mackwelung inaugurated as governors of Yap and Kosrae". The National Union. January 1995. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  2. ↑ "President & his Delegation Attend Inauguration in Kosrae State". FSM Information Service. 1999-01-12. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  3. ↑ Jaynes, Bill (2008-04-06). "Congress Kills Nominations Then Changes Their Minds". Kaselehlie Press. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  4. ↑ Buhain, Janela (2011-01-19). "Consul general defends FSM". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  5. ↑ Salas Matanane, Sabrina (2011-10-17). "New FSM consul general for Guam". KUAM-TV. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ambassador Jackson, Consul General Ruecho and Secretary Skilling took Oath of Office". Federated States of Micronesia Information Services. 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-10-19.