Henchi Balos

Henchi Balos was a Marshallese politician and government minister.

[1] He was among those forced to evacuate from Bikini Atoll in 1946 due to US nuclear testing.

[2] In 1979,[3] Balos was elected to the Nitijela to represent Kili Island and the former residents of Bikini Atoll.

[1] He served as the first and only senator representing the Bikini Atoll people until his death.

He often served as acting President of the Marshall Islands when Amata Kabua was abroad.