When was Ieremia Tabai born?

Ieremia Tabai was born on 16 December 1949 in Nonouti.

What positions has Ieremia Tabai held?

Positions held by Ieremia Tabai include: Member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati (2016–2020); President of Kiribati (1983–1991); President of Kiribati (1979–1982).

Where did Ieremia Tabai study?

Ieremia Tabai was educated at Victoria University of Wellington, St Andrew's College.

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Ieremia Tabai

Kiribati politician

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Ieremia Tienang Tabai is an I-Kiribati politician who served as the first president of Kiribati from 1979 to 1991. He previously served in the equivalent role, chief minister, under the colonial government from 1978 to 1979. Tabai returned to the House of Assembly in 1998 and represented Nonouti as of his re-election in 2024.

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Born: 16 December 1949 wd
Place of birth: Nonouti wd
Citizenship: Kiribati wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: National Progressive Party, Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party, Pillars of Truth wd
Education: Victoria University of Wellington, St Andrew's College wd

Positions held wd

Member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati (7 January 2016 – 5 February 2020)
President of Kiribati (18 February 1983 – 4 July 1991)
President of Kiribati (12 July 1979 – 10 December 1982)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (1996)
Kiribati Grand Order
honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington (1990)

Questions

When was Ieremia Tabai born?: Ieremia Tabai was born on 16 December 1949 in Nonouti.
What positions has Ieremia Tabai held?: Positions held by Ieremia Tabai include: Member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati (2016–2020); President of Kiribati (1983–1991); President of Kiribati (1979–1982).
Where did Ieremia Tabai study?: Ieremia Tabai was educated at Victoria University of Wellington, St Andrew's College.

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