John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died May 20, 2021) was a Palauan politician. He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985 to 1997 before serving as the first Governor of Koror from 1998 to 2006.[1] He was the Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2013.[2][3]

John C. Gibbons
Governor of Koror
In office
January 14, 1998 – 2006
Preceded byHimself (As Executive Administrator of Koror 1997)
Succeeded byYositaka Adachi
Executive Administrator of Koror
In office
1985–1997
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byHimself (As Governor of Koror 1998)
Minister of Justice
In office
2009 – January 17, 2013
PresidentJohnson Toribiong
Preceded byElias Camsek Chin
Succeeded byAntonio Bells
Personal details
Died(2021-05-20)May 20, 2021
SpouseDirioulidid Ruth Gibbons
Children2

Personal life

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His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent.[4] He was the brother of the former ibedul of Koror Yutaka Gibbons, current ibedul Alexander Merep and bilung Gloria Salii.[5] He died on May, 20 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.[1] A state funeral was held for him on June 3, 2021.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Reklai, Leilani (May 31, 2021). "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Glionna, John M. (2009-06-15). "Palau president remains calm as storm brews on island". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Press, C. Q. (2013-05-10). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452299372.
  4. ^ Trumbull, Robert (14 January 1979). "A Former U.S. Army Cook, Now Ruler in. Western Pacific Islands: Leads Foes of Military Bases There". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Times, Island (May 17, 2022). "Bilung claims Ibedul is highest title in Palau, rejects Alex as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
Political offices
New title Executive Administrator of Koror
1985–1997
Position abolished
New title Governor of Koror
1998–2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by Justice Minister of Palau
2009–2013
Succeeded by