10 Facts About Joseph Belmont

Joseph Belmont was a Seychellois politician who was the Vice President of the Seychelles from 14 July 2004 until his retirement on 30 June 2010.

Joseph Belmont took office after President France-Albert Rene stepped down and the previous Vice-President, James Michel, replaced Rene as President.

Joseph Belmont was born on 1 June 1947 in Grand Anse on the island of Mahe.

Joseph Belmont studied agronomic engineering at the University of Madagascar in Antananarivo, graduating in 1970.

Joseph Belmont then completed a Master of Science in Tropical Agricultural Development from the University of Reading in 1975.

Joseph Belmont was Minister for Labour and Social Security from 1982 to 1985.

Joseph Belmont was Second Designated Minister and Minister for Administration and Manpower from 1993 to 1996, then became Designated Minister and Minister for Administration and Manpower in 1996.

In 1992, Joseph Belmont served as the chairman of the new constitutional commission.

Joseph Belmont was succeeded as vice president by Danny Faure.

Joseph Belmont died at a hospital in Victoria, on 28 January 2022, at the age of 74.