Awards and decorations
Mauritius -
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean [2]
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Robert Hungley | |
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| Vice-President of Mauritius | |
| Assumed office 7 December 2024 | |
| President | Dharam Gokhool |
| Prime Minister | Navinchandra Ramgoolam |
| Preceded by | Eddy Boissézon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Yvan Robert Hungley 15 February 1957 Rose Hill,British Mauritius |
| Political party | Mauritian Militant Movement |
| Spouse | Mrs. Hungley |
Jean Yvan Robert Hungley (born 15 February 1957) [1] is a Mauritian politician who has been Vice-President of Mauritius since 7 December 2024. [2]
He was born on 15 February 1957 in Rose Hill. [1] He worked in Mauritius Docks. He was elected as municipal councillor for Beau Bassin-Rose Hill in 1995 and 2001. He served as mayour of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill from 2004 to 2005. [3] [1] He was a candidate in the parliamentary elections of 2010 and 2019. [3]
He has been member of the Mauritian Militant Movement since 1975. [3]
Mauritius 
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean [2] 
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