Commins Aston Mewa (born April 11, 1965 in Uta, Santa Cruz,

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) is a

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politician. He worked as a chief education officer before going into politics. His career in national politics began when he was elected to

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as the member for Temotu Nende in the August 2010 general election, standing as an

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. He was then appointed Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs in Prime Minister

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. When

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replaced Philip as Prime Minister in November 2011, Mewa retained his position in government. On 15 December 2014, following a general election, Mewa was appointed Minister for Communication and Aviation by new Prime Minister

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. On 5 December 2017, appointed Minister for Home Affairs by PM Rick Houenipwela."Mewa sworn in as home affairs minister"
''Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation'', 6 December 2017 Elected for the

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in the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mewa, Commins 1965 births Living people Members of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands People from Temotu Province Communication ministers of the Solomon Islands Interior ministers of the Solomon Islands 21st-century politicians Kadere Party politicians University of the South Pacific alumni