Franco Gibbons

Francisco Bares Gibbons is a Palauan politician. In January 2018, he became the youngest Governor of Koror.^[3][4] He previously held the position of Vice Speaker of Koror.^[5]

Franco Gibbons
Governor of Koror
In office January 9, 2018 – January 11, 2022
Preceded by	Yositaka Adachi
Succeeded by	Eyos Rudimch
Personal details
Born	Francisco Bares Gibbons^[1]^[2]
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Yuki Ngotel
Children	2
Occupation	Politician

Career

He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.^[6] In June 2020, Gibbons donated 100 sacks of rice to the Division of Correction and 200 sacks of rice to the Ministry of Health.^[7] On June 10, 2021, he announced he would be seeking re-election in the November 2021 election.^[8][9] The other candidates included former Governor Yositaka Adachi, Speaker Alan Marbou and former Speaker Eyos Rudimch.^[10] Rudimch won the election with Gibbons coming fourth.^[11][12] In November 2022, he was found guilty of several criminal charges including misconduct in public office, ethics violations and tampering with a government record.^[1][13]

Personal life

He is married to Yuki Ngotel and has two children.^[6] He holds the title of Ngiraikelau, making him the second highest ranking chief of Koror.^[2]

References

1. Times, Island (July 5, 2022). "Criminal charges brought against former Koror State Governor and his Chief of Staff". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
2. Reklai, Leilani (January 18, 2022). "Bilung as Ibedul takes control of HOTL". Island Times. from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
3. Staff, Island Times (January 12, 2018). "11th Koror State Government sworn in". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
4. Times, Island (October 5, 2018). "PICRC receives donations for the Reef Rehabilitation Project". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
5. "KSG | Meet Your Legislators". www.kororstategov.com. from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
6. "KSG | Meet Your Legislators". www.kororstategov.com. from the original on November 3, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
7. Times, Island (June 19, 2020). "Koror Governor Gibbons donates rice to Jail and MOH". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
8. "FRANCO GIBBONS Declaration of Candidacy for Koror State Governor (June 10 2021)". from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
9. Times, Island (April 22, 2021). "Five candidates with 7 months to go". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
10. Reklai, Leilani (January 4, 2021). "Koror Race for Governor Is On". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
11. Reklai, Leilani (November 26, 2021). "Election certifies new leaderships of Koror and Ngaraard states". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
12. Times, Island (October 1, 2021). "Alan and Eyos to vie for Office of Governor of Koror". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
13. Times, Island (November 11, 2022). "Former Koror State Governor Franco Gibbons Found Guilty KOROR, PALAU". Island Times. from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

Political offices
Preceded by Yositaka Adachi	Governor of Koror 2018-2022	Succeeded by Eyos Rudimch