232:'s government. She was, from 2008 to 2011, Minister of Health, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Women's Affairs, and Minister in charge of the Niue Power Corporation. She had previously been Minister of Education, Health, Environment, Training and Development. Additionally, Jacobsen is a member of the
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277:"That the selection was contested, thanks to Ekepule O’love Jacobsen, confirms our determination under the Westminster system of government to adhere and uphold one of the fundamental principles of democracy."
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Assembly to be appointed Niue's High Commissioner to New Zealand. She served in that capacity until early 2017, then stood in the
273:, Jacobsen was Young Vivian's only opponent contending for the position of Premier. She was defeated by three votes to seventeen. Vivian thanked her for competing against him:
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438:"Human Rights and Poverty Eradication: A Talisman for the Commonwealth"
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451:"Official website of the Governor-General of Australia"
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633:"Concern in Niue about lack of contest in June polls"
679:"Niue sees need to call on public to curb power use"
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748:"Pihigia gets nod as Niue's man in Wellington"
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