About Joseph Onika
Born 1967. Joseph Onika is a politician and athletics competitor.
Joseph Onika (born May 2, 1967, in Komunima’aga Village, Longgu District, Guadalcanal Province ) is a Solomon Islands politician.
Career He worked in catering before going into politics. His career in national politics began when he was elected to Parliament as the member for East Central Guadalcanal in the August 2010 general election, standing as an independent candidate. He was then appointed Minister for Women, Youth and Children's Affairs in Prime Minister Danny Philip's Cabinet.
In April 2011, he was reshuffled to Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey. When Gordon Darcy Lilo replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Onika retained his position in government.
Achievements Outside of politics, he also had a successful career competing in athletics.
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Who is Joseph Onika?
Solomon Islands politician
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Joseph Onika was born on 2 May 1967 in Guadalcanal Province.
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Joseph Onika is a politician and athletics competitor.
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Joseph Onika's recorded nationality: Solomon Islands.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Onika. https://biography.guide/joseph-onika/
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