Parliament at its Rising on the 22 of February Adjourned to Tuesday 28 of May at 2pm

Hon.John Simon, MP

John Simon

Ministerial Portfolio
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock

Electorate
Maprik Open

Party
Papua & Niugini Union Pati (PANGU)

Parliamentary Services

Current: Re-elected to the 10th National Parliament as the Member for Maprik Open Seat in the National General Election 2017. Appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock in the Marape-Steven Government on 07/06/19 following the formation of the Maraper-Steven Cabinet, currently affiliated with the PANGU Pati, 2nd term in this Parliament.

Biography

Religion: Christianity - Pentecostal
Secondary Education: Completed his Grade 10 from Maprik High School.
Tertiary Education: Completed several Business Studies and Accounting courses from UPNG, Bankers College and Lae University of Technology.

Achievements: Obtained several Certificates in Business Studies and Accounting from the University of Papua New Guinea, Bankers College (POM) in 1987 and Lae University of Technology in 1989.
Last Occupation Prior to Elections: Managing Director of Deborah's Group of Companies for 12 years; Businessman.

Contact Details

Parliament Office
C/-National Parliament, PO Parliament House, WAIGANI, NCD 131, Papua New Guinea

Ph: +675 3277553
Fax: +675 3277480