Rosemary Leona

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Rosemary Leona is a businesswoman from Vanuatu. [1]

Leona was born and raised on Pentecost Island. She studied banking and finance at the University of Canberra and graduated with a bachelor of commerce degree. Her first career was in banking; she was a lending officer for ANZ Bank in Vanuatu and supported numerous individuals and small businesses to grow.

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Leona is the owner of Vila Rose Hotel in Port Vila and runs a successful kava export business called ‘Vanuatu Wise’. [1] She is also active in the Vanuatu Basketball Federation, serving as treasurer. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Rosemary Leona". Pacific Community. 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  2. "Queen's Baton relay in Vanuatu - Vanuatu Basketball Federation - SportsTG". SportsTG. Retrieved 2017-11-11.