Ieremia Tabai

Kiribati politician

Ieremia Tienang Tabai GCMG AO (born 16 December 1949) is an I-Kiribati politician. He was the first President of Kiribati. He was the youngest ever Chief minister of the Commonwealth of Nations and then became the youngest ever head of State. During his presidency, he was considered the most capable leader of the Pacific island countries.[1]

Ieremia Tienang Tabai

1st President of Kiribati
In office
12 July 1979 – 10 December 1982
Vice PresidentTeatao Teannaki
Preceded byhimself as Chief Minister
Reginald James Wallace (as Governor)
Succeeded byRota Onorio (acting)
In office
18 February 1983 – 4 July 1991
Vice PresidentTeatao Teannaki
Preceded byRota Onorio (acting)
Succeeded byTeatao Teannaki
Personal details
Born (1949-12-16) 16 December 1949 (age 74)
Nonouti, Gilbert and Ellice Islands
(present day Kiribati)
Political partyNational Progressive Party
Boutokaan te Koaua
Kamanoan Kiribati Party
Spouse(s)Meleangi Kalofia
ChildrenThori
ResidenceTarawa Palace Razidans
Alma materVictoria University of Wellington

References

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  1. Callick, Rowan. "STARVE TREK:Special comic edition". Archived from the original on 2008-01-26. Retrieved 2008-01-27.