General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 10 April 1979.[1]

Results

Four of the 33 seats in the Legislature were won by candidates representing the Voice of the Marshalls group, with the other 29 taken by independents.[1]

Constituency Elected member
Ailinglaplap AtollAtjang Paul
Ruben Zackhras
Ailuk AtollKunar Abner
Arno AtollKanchi Ibbino
Katip Mack
Aur AtollBeasa Peter
Ebon AtollEkpap Silk
Enewetak & Ujelang AtollIshmael John
Jabot IslandKessai Note
Jaluit AtollCarl Heine
Evelyn Konou
Kili, Bikini & Ejit AtollHenchi Balos
Kwajalein AtollAtaji Balos
Imata Kabua
Jolly Lojekar
Lae AtollJimmy Akeang
Lib AtollPijja Jerwan
Likiep AtollTom Kijjiner
Majuro AtollAmata Kabua
Wilfred Kendall
Jina Lavin
Henry Samuel
Toke Sawej
Maloelap AtollNamo Hermios
Mejit IslandReport Emius
Mili AtollAlee Alik
Namdrik AtollAndrew Hiseah
Namu AtollAtlan Anien
Rongelap AtollJeton Anjain
Ujae AtollCalep Rantak
Utrik AtollDonald Matthew
Wotho AtollMwejor Mathusla
Wotje AtollLitokwa Tomeign
Source: Legislature of the Marshall Islands

Aftermath

Following the elections, the Legislature elected Amata Kabua as president.[1] In preparation for self-government, a ten-member cabinet was formed on 1 May 1979.[2]

Position Member
PresidentAmata Kabua
Minister of EducationTom Kijiner
Minister of FinanceAtjang Paul
Minister of HealthHenry Samuel
Minister of Internal AffairsWilfred Kendall
Minister of Internal SecurityAtaji Balos
Minister of Public WorksKunar Abner
Minister of Resources and DevelopmentKessai Note
Minister of Social WelfareJina Lavin
Minister of Transportation and CommunicationsRuben Zackhras

References

  1. 1 2 3 Decolonization: A Publication of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, Trusteeship, and Decolonization, Issue 16, p22
  2. ↑ Marshalls Government Organized Highlights, June 1979, p8
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