Ieremia Tabai
Ieremia Tienang Tabai GCMG AO (modern spelling: Tabwai; born 16 December 1949) is an I-Kiribati politician who served as the first president of Kiribati, after being the youngest ever chief minister of the Commonwealth of Nations and then becoming the youngest ever head of State. During his presidency, he was described as being the most able leader of the Pacific island states.
Ieremia Tienang Tabai GCMG AO | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Meleangi Kalofia |
| Children | Thori |
| Residence | Tarawa Palace Razidans |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
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