Joy Kere Explained
Joy Kiriau Kere is a diplomat from the Solomon Islands. In 2014 she was appointed the first Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, becoming the country's first woman to head a foreign mission abroad.[1] [2] [3] Her term ended in 2020.[4]
Life
Kere was the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade prior to her appointment as High Commissioner.
Notes and References
- Web site: Ms. Joy Kere Named as First Solomon Islands High Commissioner to NZ - Pacific Leadership Program. www.plp.org.fj. 2018-07-29.
- Web site: FIRST FEMALE HIGH COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONED. SIBC. www.sibconline.com.sb. en-US. 2018-07-29.
- Web site: THE TEAM – Solomon Islands High Commission. sihc.org.nz. en-US. 2018-07-29.
- Web site: High Commissioner Joy Kere Ends NZ Service . 2022-10-09 . en-GB.