Ionatana Ionatana

Ionatana Ionatana CVO, OBE ( born 1938 ();? † 8 December 2000) was a politician tuvaluischer. Ionatana was 27 April 1999 until his death, Prime Minister of the country.

He belonged since independence of Tuvalu on October 1, 1978 to the Parliament. In his political career, he held various offices, including the post of Secretary of State, the Department of Education and the Ministry of Labour and communication.

On 27 April 1999 Ionatana took over the premiership of Bikenibeu Paeniu. In his reign the admission of Tuvalu fell into the United Nations on 5 September 2000.

Toaripi Lauti | Tomasi Puapua | Bikenibeu Paeniu | Kamuta Latasi | Ionatana Ionatana | Lagitupu Tuilimu (acting) | Faimalaga Luka | Koloa Talake | Saufatu Sopoanga | Maatia Toafa | Apisai Ielemia | Maatia Toafa | Willy Telavi | Enele Sopoaga

  • Prime Minister ( Tuvalu )
  • Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • Tuvaluans
  • Born in the 20th century
  • Died in 2000
  • Man
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