George Wells (Vanuatuan politician)

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George Andre Wells was a Vanuatuan politician and Member of Parliament. He was a member of the National United Party. [1] Wells served as the Foreign Minister of Vanuatu, [1] as well as the Internal Affairs Minister until 2007. [2]

Wells was elected three times Speaker of the Parliament of Vanuatu for terms from September 2008 to June 2009, from January 2010 to December 2010, and from November 2012 to April 2013. [1]


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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Vanuatu lawmakers elect Natapei as prime minister". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  2. "Vanuatu Internal Affairs Minister Replaced". Radio New Zealand International . Pacific Magazine. 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-09-27.[ permanent dead link ]