His Majesty King Tupou VI has appointed Semisi Kioa Lafu Sika to the Ministerial portfolio of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Tourism.
The appointment which was effective from 18 April was based on a recommendation from Prime Minister, Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva.
Mr Sika, 48 of Haveluloto, is the People’s Representative to Parliament for Tongatapu No.2 constituency and Chairperson for the Committee of the Whole House for the 2015-2018 parliamentary term.
He is a graduate of Brigham Young University of Hawai’i with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Travel Management.
Mr Sika was a teacher at the LDS Liahona High School from 1995-1997.
He is a businessman and manager for his own travel agent, Five Star Travel from 1998-2010.
He is a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands; a director of the Heilala Festival since 2000; a board Member, Tonga Red Cross Society; President, Liahona Alumni Association; President, Tonga National American Basketball Association; President, Tonga Rugby League and Chairperson of Havelu Sports Council.
Pic File : Minister for Infrastructure and Tourism, Semisi Sika (L) with Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva