Ieremia Tabai
Ieremia Tienang Tabai | |
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| 1st President of Kiribati | |
| In office 12 July 1979 – 10 December 1982 | |
| Vice President | Teatao Teannaki |
| Preceded by | himself as Chief Minister Reginald James Wallace (as Governor) |
| Succeeded by | Rota Onorio (acting) |
| In office 18 February 1983 – 4 July 1991 | |
| Vice President | Teatao Teannaki |
| Preceded by | Rota Onorio (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Teatao Teannaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 December 1949 Nonouti, Gilbert and Ellice Islands (present day Kiribati) |
| Political party | National Progressive Party Boutokaan te Koaua Kamanoan Kiribati Party |
| Spouse(s) | Meleangi Kalofia |
| Children | Thori |
| Residence | Tarawa Palace Razidans |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
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]
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- ↑ Callick, Rowan. "STARVE TREK:Special comic edition". Archived from the original on 2008-01-26. Retrieved 2008-01-27.