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Derek Sikua was born on 10 October, 1959 in Ngalitavethi, Solomon Islands, is a Solomon Islands politician. Discover Derek Sikua's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 10 October 1959
Birthday 10 October
Birthplace Ngalitavethi, Solomon Islands
Nationality Solomon Islands

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His wife is Doris Sikua

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Derek Sikua Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Sikua worth at the age of 64 years old? Derek Sikua’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Solomon Islands. We have estimated Derek Sikua's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1959

David Derek Sikua (born 10 October 1959 ) served as the prime minister of Solomon Islands from 20 December 2007 to 25 August 2010.

He is a member of the Solomon Islands Liberal Party.

Sikua is from Ngalitavethi Village in Guadalcanal Province.

1993

He was Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development from April 1993 to February 1994; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development from February 1994 to November 1997; then Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forests, Environment and Conservation from November 1997 to January 1998.

2003

In 2003 he graduated from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, with a PhD in education.

Returning to the Solomon Islands he became Permanent Secretary with Special Duties at the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development from May 2003 to 7 September 2003, then Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development from 8 September 2003 to 31 December 2005.

2006

He was elected to the National Parliament in April 2006 (as MP for the North East Guadalcanal constituency) and became Minister of Education and Human Resources Development under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on 4 May 2006.

2007

He joined the opposition in November 2007.

After Sogavare was defeated on 13 December 2007 in a motion of no-confidence, which was put forward by Sikua, Sikua was the opposition's candidate to replace him.

He was elected Prime Minister by Parliament on 20 December 2007, receiving 32 votes against 15 for government candidate Patteson Oti.

He was sworn in on the same day, and his Cabinet was sworn in on 21 December and 22 December.

2008

The university recognised him with a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008.

2010

He lost power following the August 2010 general election.

Though he retained his seat in Parliament, as the sole MP for the Liberal Party, he did not contest the premiership, and Danny Philip succeeded him.

2011

On 29 March 2011, he was elected Leader of the Opposition.

2014

On 15 December 2014, following a general election, he was appointed Minister for Education and Human Resources by new Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.