Fiji, Nov. 11 -- By Giff Johnson
When Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) executive director Glen Joseph moves to take up the reins as chief executive of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Office, he will become the fifth from U.S-affiliated islands of Micronesia - and only the second Marshallese - to head a major regional organisation.
After 21 years at the helm of MIMRA, and 30 with the fisheries authority altogether, Joseph is one of the region's most experienced fisheries managers.
The Marshall Islands government earlier in the year nominated him for the PNA Office CEO post once current CEO Dr Sangaa Clark confirmed her intent to wrap up her second term as CEO later this year.
Joseph's nomination was endorsed b...