Edison Rijna
Edison Rijna | |
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Island Governor of Bonaire | |
In office 22 August 2014 – 18 April 2023 | |
Monarch | Willem-Alexander |
Preceded by | Lydia Emerencia |
Succeeded by | John Soliano[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Bonaire | 7 July 1967
Nationality | Dutch |
Spouse | Freeke Kunst |
Children | Ivan Rijna, Rosa Rijna |
Edison Enrique Rijna (born 7 July 1967)[2] is a Dutch politician who was Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire from 2014 to 2023. He previously served as the acting Island governor from 1 March 2014 to 22 August 2014. As a child he attended Prinses Beatrix School and SGB High School on Bonaire.[3]
See also
[edit]- Gerald Berkel, former island governor of Sint Eustatius
- Jonathan Johnson, island governor of Saba.
- Evelyn Wever-Croes, Prime Minister of Aruba
- Gilmar Pisas, Prime Minister of Curacao
- Silveria Jacobs, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten
References
[edit]- ^ Hofstra, Hans (2024-06-16). "John Soliano about his new role as lieutenant governor: 'Integrity and inclusivity are crucial'". BES Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Minister Ronald Plasterk plans to appoint Edison Rijna as Lt.Governor of Bonaire" (PDF). The Bonaire Reporter. No. 15. 21 July 2014. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Edison Rijna took the oath of office on August 22 as the new Island Governor" (PDF). The Bonaire Reporter. No. 18. 1 September 2014. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2015.