Michael Jackson (journalist) facts for kids
Naea Michael Jackson is a well-known person from Niue, a small island country. He is a journalist, which means he writes for newspapers, and he used to be a politician, someone who helps run the government. He owns a newspaper called Niue Star.
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His Career and the Niue Star Newspaper
In the 1970s and 1980s, Naea Michael Jackson worked for the government in Niue. He was in charge of printing official documents and taking photos for the government's news. He also helped publish Tohi Tala Niue, which was the government's own newspaper that came out every week.
In 1991, he started his own printing company. Then, in 1993, he launched a new weekly newspaper called Niue Star. At that time, it was the only printed newspaper available in Niue. Today, Naea Michael Jackson is still the owner of the Niue Star. He also works as its editor, journalist, and photographer.
Being a Politician
In 1993, Naea Michael Jackson also decided to become a politician. He ran in the country's election and won a seat in the Parliament. The Parliament is like a big meeting place where elected people make laws for the country.
Later, he became an associate minister, which is a role that helps a main minister in the government. He continued to be a member of Parliament until 2008. In that year's election, he did not win his seat again.
He once said that being a journalist and a politician at the same time was not a problem. He explained that Niue has laws to make sure that members of Parliament do not use their positions unfairly.
Community Recognition
Naea Michael Jackson is very well-known in Niue. Some people even say he is more famous there than the singer Michael Jackson! When news spread that the singer Michael Jackson had passed away in 2009, many people in Niue mistakenly thought it was Naea Michael Jackson who had died.
In 2023, he received the Niue Community Service Star award. This award recognizes people who have done great things for their community in Niue.
About His Family
Naea Michael Jackson's grandfather on his father's side was from England. This is why his family has the surname Jackson.
