Marlene Moses
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Her Excellency Marlene Moses (1961-) is a diplomat and a political and administrative figure from Nauru
. She has served since 2005 as the current Nauruan
Permanent Representative to the United Nations
, with ambassadorial rank, having previously held consular responsibilities in Japan
and New Zealand
. She is also an expert in health administration.
Party, along with figures such as Dr. Kieren Keke
, who in December 2007 became Foreign Minister in President of Nauru
Marcus Stephen
's Administration, and David Adeang
. However, she was not immediately identified with the internal dissentions which rocked Nauru First
in 2007, leading to ministerial crises.
with little taint of controversy to her record, some observers believe that she would in a strong position to offer balanced and uncompromised leadership at some future time of ministerial crisis. Others would point to the fact that, although the sincerity of her past commitment to the Nauru First
Party is not in question, she is relatively isolated from day to day constituency matters, and that her strengths are chiefly in diplomacy and administration rather than in Parliamentary affairs.
's appointment as High Commissioner
at Suva
, Fiji
, signifies that women have occupied among the most senior of the Nauru
's diplomatic posts.
, and which has involved Moses, is the preservation of tuna
fishing stocks in the country's territorial waters. For this reason, Moses, on the Nauru
government's behalf, has argued for commercial whaling: this issue is likely to be heightened by the Australian government's recent volte face on the issue, given Nauru
's dependence on Australia
on many issues.
In January 2008 Moses participated in a Pacific Ambassadors' trip to Israel
hosted by the Foreign Ministry of that country, with a view to enhacing the Region's relations with Israel
.
Re. Appointment of Marlene Moses as Nauru
's UN Permanent Representative
Marlene Moses and Nauru First
political colleagues featured in November 1, 2001 Pacific Magazine, (incl. photo):
Speech in 2005 by Marlene Moses re. whaling and tuna fishing:
Re. Links with Israel
:
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
. She has served since 2005 as the current Nauruan
Nauruan
Nauruan may refer to:* Something of, from, or related to the country of Nauru* Nauruan people, persons from Nauru, or of Nauruan descent. For more information see Demographics of Nauru and Culture of Nauru. For specific persons, see List of Nauruans....
Permanent Representative to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, with ambassadorial rank, having previously held consular responsibilities in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. She is also an expert in health administration.
Background and political affiliation
Educated at Australian universities, Ms. Moses has for a number of years been associated with the Nauru FirstNauru First
Nauru First is the only formal political party in the Republic of Nauru.-Philosophy and leading members:Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian democratic...
Party, along with figures such as Dr. Kieren Keke
Kieren Keke
Kieren Aedogan Ankwong Keke is a Nauruan politician and medical doctor. He is currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs and has previously been speaker of the Nauruan Parliament.-Background:...
, who in December 2007 became Foreign Minister in President of Nauru
President of Nauru
The President of Nauru is elected by Parliament from amongst its members. He is both the head of state and head of government of Nauru. Nauru's unicameral Parliament has 18 members, with an electoral term of 3 years. Political parties only play a minor role in Nauru politics, and there has often...
Marcus Stephen
Marcus Stephen
Marcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...
's Administration, and David Adeang
David Adeang
David Waiau Adeang is a Nauruan politician, and a former Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru, and a former Foreign Minister of Nauru. He is a founding member of the Naoero Amo , currently the only successful political party on the island.-Background and Early career:David Adeang's father is Kennan...
. However, she was not immediately identified with the internal dissentions which rocked Nauru First
Nauru First
Nauru First is the only formal political party in the Republic of Nauru.-Philosophy and leading members:Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian democratic...
in 2007, leading to ministerial crises.
Professional record
Moses is an experienced administrator with many years public service to her credit, and, given that she has emerged from times of prolonged political crisis in NauruNauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
with little taint of controversy to her record, some observers believe that she would in a strong position to offer balanced and uncompromised leadership at some future time of ministerial crisis. Others would point to the fact that, although the sincerity of her past commitment to the Nauru First
Nauru First
Nauru First is the only formal political party in the Republic of Nauru.-Philosophy and leading members:Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian democratic...
Party is not in question, she is relatively isolated from day to day constituency matters, and that her strengths are chiefly in diplomacy and administration rather than in Parliamentary affairs.
Biographical note
The appointment of Marlene Moses to the UN, added to Millicent AroiMillicent Aroi
-Background:Millicent is the daughter of Kenos Aroi, a former President of Nauru. She is a talented musician and composer.-High Commissioner:Aroi was the Nauruan High Commissioner in Suva, Fiji, serving from 1996 to 2004...
's appointment as High Commissioner
High Commissioner
High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
at Suva
Suva
Suva features a tropical rainforest climate under the Koppen climate classification. The city sees a copious amount of precipitation during the course of the year. Suva averages 3,000 mm of precipitation annually with its driest month, July averaging 125 mm of rain per year. In fact,...
, Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
, signifies that women have occupied among the most senior of the Nauru
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
's diplomatic posts.
Diplomatic issues
One issue which has exercised the Government of NauruNauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
, and which has involved Moses, is the preservation of tuna
Tuna
Tuna is a salt water fish from the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Tuna are fast swimmers, and some species are capable of speeds of . Unlike most fish, which have white flesh, the muscle tissue of tuna ranges from pink to dark red. The red coloration derives from myoglobin, an...
fishing stocks in the country's territorial waters. For this reason, Moses, on the Nauru
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
government's behalf, has argued for commercial whaling: this issue is likely to be heightened by the Australian government's recent volte face on the issue, given Nauru
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
's dependence on Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
on many issues.
In January 2008 Moses participated in a Pacific Ambassadors' trip to Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
hosted by the Foreign Ministry of that country, with a view to enhacing the Region's relations with Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
External links
(Photo:)
Re. Appointment of Marlene Moses as Nauru
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
's UN Permanent Representative
- http://www.un.int/nauru/pressreleases.html#030305
Marlene Moses and Nauru First
Nauru First
Nauru First is the only formal political party in the Republic of Nauru.-Philosophy and leading members:Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian democratic...
political colleagues featured in November 1, 2001 Pacific Magazine, (incl. photo):
- http://www.pacificmagazine.net/issue/2001/11/01/revolt-looking-in-nauru
Speech in 2005 by Marlene Moses re. whaling and tuna fishing:
- http://www.un.int/nauru/pressreleases.html#062905
Re. Links with Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
:
- http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2008/January/01-17-rl.htm