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Honorable Ruben Zackhras
Minister-in-Assistance to the President
Personal Information

Date of Birth: December 4, 1947
Place of Birth: Ailinglaplap Atoll, MH
Nationality: Marshallese
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Rothie Zackhras
Children: 7





Employment History

The Honorable Minister in Assistance to the President Ruben R. Zackhras has been a member of the Nitijela (Parliament) since 1979. During his tenure as a member of Nitijela the Minister in Assistance to the President has been representing the people of Ailinglaplap Atoll and has held several Cabinet portfolios over the years.

Appointed as Minister in Assistance to the President in the Administration of President Litokwa Tomeing 2009-Present

Elected Member of the Nitijela (National Parliament) from Ailinglaplap 2007-Present

Elected as Vice Speaker of Nitijela (Parliament) 2000-2007

Minister of Finance 1989-1997

Minister of Health & Environment 1987-1989

Minister of Justice 1984-1987

Minister of Interior and Outer Island Affairs 1982-1984

Minister of Transportation and Communication 1979-1982

President of the First Marshall Islands Constitution Convention 1977-1978

Teacher at the Ebeye Public Elementary School 1977-1979

Member of Micronesia Legal Services Corp.
Chairman Marshall Islands Social Security System

Education History

University of Guam Bachelor’s of Art in Public Administration 1968-1971

Council Rock Sr. High, Council Rock PA, USA 1966-1967

Marshall Islands High School Majuro, MH 1964-1966

Rongrong Intermediate School Majuro, MH 1962-1964

Airok, Ailinglaplap Elementary School 1960

Language

Marshallese
English


Special Interests and Hobbies

Fishing, gardening, and bowling


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