Cynthia Ligeard
Cynthia Ligeard (born June 15, 1962 Nouméa) is a New Caledonian anti-independence politician. Ligeard was the second woman to serve as President of the Government of New Caledonia, a position she held from June 5, 2014, until April 1, 2015.[1] (Marie-Noëlle Thémereau was the first female President of New Caledonia from 2004 to 2007).[1]
Cynthia Ligeard | |
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| President of the Government of New Caledonia | |
| In office June 5, 2014 – April 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Martin |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Germain |
| President of the Provincial Assembly of South Province | |
| In office September 20, 2012 – May 11, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Frogier |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Michel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cynthia Parage 15 June 1962 Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Political party | The Rally (since 2014) |
| Other political affiliations | The Rally–UMP (2004–2014) Rally for Caledonia in the Republic (2002–2004) |
Biography
Ligeard was born Cynthia Parage in Nouméa, New Caledonia, on June 15, 1962. She is a caldoche, or New Caledonian of French descent.[1]
The 2014 New Caledonian legislative election were held on May 11, 2014. Cynthia Ligeard was elected President of the Government of New Caledonia by Congress on June 5, 2014.[2] She headed a coalition of anti-independence New Caledonian political parties in Congress.[1] However, Ligeard's government lasted just six months before its collapse in December 2014 due to a dispute between the anti-independence coalition parties over finances and fiscal issues.[1][3] Philippe Germain of Caledonia Together succeeded her as president on April 1, 2015.[3]
References
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- "Installation des Institutions. Dernier acte : le gouvernement". Government of New Caledonia. 2014-06-05. Archived from the original on 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- "Germain becomes New Caledonia president". Radio New Zealand International. 2015-04-02. Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2019-03-23.