Shadlog Bernicke

Shadlog Armait Bernicke (born on 8 July 1966) is a Nauruan politician.

Political role
Bernicke was elected to parliament in the 2007 general elections. He gained the former seat of Terangi Adam.

He was re-elected in the 2008 polls.

Parliamentary constituency
He represents the Buada Constituency in the Parliament of Nauru.

He became acting Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru on 27 April 2010 not long before elections were held.

Waqa Cabinet
Bernicke served as a minister in the Cabinet of Nauru under President Baron Waqa. His positions are Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for the Nauru Utilities Corporation, and Minister of Telecommunications.

David Adeang Cabinet
After President David Adeang was sworn in on 31 October 2023, Bernicke was made Minister for Media, Information and Communication Technology, RONPhos, Cenpac and the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust.

Family background
Bernicke is a grandson of former parliamentarian Austin Bernicke, a member of the first Parliament in 1968.