13-4-2012

PRIME MINISTER PAYS TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WIGMORE

Prime Minister Hon Henry Puna today expressed his condolences to the family of the former Leader of the Cook Islands Democratic Party, Robert Wigmore who passed away today. Paying tribute to Robert Wigmore who was Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister (2010) and Cabinet Minister (2009-2010), Prime Minister Puna said Mr. Wigmore had forged a formidable legacy as a businessman and an innovator in the agricultural development of the Cook Islands. “His Ministerial appointments to Tourism, Foreign Affairs & immigration, Marine Resources, Police, Mineral and Natural Resources, and the Business Trade and Investment Board as well as his membership on numerous select committees remain as an enduring testament to his leadership skills and abilities.” First elected as an MP in 1991, Prime Minister Puna said the constituency of Titikaveka will remember Robert Wigmore for his commitment to the development of his home village with upgrading and improvements to roadways and local surroundings. “Above all things, Robert will be remembered as an ardent and vocal supporter of our people taking pride in who they were. He put this into action with his numerous contributions to youth, sports, health and education activities and programs in Titikaveka.” “I join the rest of the country today in expressing my sympathy to his wife Tuaine and her family at the loss of a husband and father and great politician.”