Joshua Koshiba
Joshua Koshiba | |
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| Born | December 10, 1943 Peleliu, Palau |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, banker |
| Years active | 1980–2008 |
| Known for | Longest-tenured legislator in Palauan history, President of the Senate of Palau |
Joshua Koshiba (born 10 December 1943) is a former senator of the Senate of Palau who, following his re-election in 2004, became the longest-tenured legislator in Palauan history. He secured seven successive terms spanning from 1980 until 2008.
Political career
A native of Peleliu, Koshiba earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Guam. His initial election to Palau's Senate occurred in 1980. By 1984, he had taken on the role of chairman for the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and later served as Senate President between 1986 and 1991. He continued to hold key leadership positions, overseeing foreign affairs from 1992 to 1996, education starting in 1996, and both health and education committees from 2000 through 2008.
Following the passing of Johnny Reklai, Koshiba was chosen as Senate President on 27 March 2007, a position he maintained until 25 April 2007, when Surangel S. Whipps assumed the role. In 2008, he declared his candidacy for the Presidency of Palau but withdrew after not advancing past the primary election stage.