David Paul (politician)

David Paul is a Marshallese politician and senator serving in the Nitijela (Marshall Islands parliament) elected from Kwajalein. He served as Minister of Environment in the cabinet of President Hilda Heine. He was first appointed to cabinet position as Minister-in-Assistance to the President in 2017 when he replaced Mattlan Zackhras the occupant of the office who died suddenly. Paul was known to be a close ally of president Heine.[1][2][3][4][5] He was appointed as Minister of Finance of the Marshall Islands in January 2024.[6]

David Paul
Paul second from the right
Minister of Finance of the Marshall Islands
Assumed office
January 2024
PresidentHilda Heine
Preceded byCasten Nemra
Minister in Assistance to the President
In office
October 2017 – January 2020
PresidentHilda Heine
Preceded byJohn Silk
Succeeded byChristopher Loeak
Personal details
NationalityMarshall Islands Marshallese

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