Background
Belmont, Joseph was born on January 6, 1947 in Grand Anse, Mahe.
Belmont, Joseph was born on January 6, 1947 in Grand Anse, Mahe.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Madagascar, Tanarive, 1970. Master of Science in Tropical Agricultural Development, University Reading, England, 1975.
Research officer, Grand Anse Agricultural Research Station, 1970-1971; agricultural expert officer, Grand Anse Agricultural Research Station, 1971-1974; senior agricultural officer, Grand Anse Agricultural Research Station, 1976-1979; chief agricultural officer, Department of Agriculture, 1979-1980; general manager, Islands Development Company Ltd., 1980-1982; minister of labor and social security, 1982-1985; minister of manpower and social services, 1985-1986; minister of health and social services, 1986-1988; minister of employment and social services, 1988-1989; minister of administration and manpower, since 1989.
Married.