Toaripi Lauti
Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG, PC was born Toalipi Lauti on November 28, 1928.
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[edit] Pre-Independence career
He was the chief minister of Tuvalu, the former Ellice Islands, from October 2, 1975 to October 1, 1978. The Tuvalu archipelago, located about halfway between Australia and Hawaii, consists of six atolls and three reef islands. It has a population of around 12,000 (2005 estimate).
[edit] Prime Minister of Tuvalu, post-Independence
When Tuvalu became independent in 1978, he was appointed as its first Prime Minister. He served in this office until his replacement on September 8, 1981, as a result of his alleged involvement in an investment scandal.[1]
[edit] Governor-General of Tuvalu
More recently, his reputation having been redeemed from the circumstances of his resignation as Prime Minister, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing the monarch as head of state, from October 1, 1990 through December 1, 1993.
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| Preceded by none |
Prime Minister of Tuvalu 1978–1981 |
Succeeded by Tomasi Puapua |
| Preceded by Sir Tupua Leupena |
Governor-General of Tuvalu 1990–1993 |
Succeeded by Sir Tomu Sione |
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