Iakoba Italeli

Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli, GCMG, is a Tuvaluan politician. He was the Governor-General of Tuvalu from 16 April 2010 until 22 August 2019.[1][2][3] He is also a former Attorney General of Tuvalu who served from 2002 to 2006.


Sir Iakoba Italeli

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Governor-General of Tuvalu
In office
16 April 2010 – 22 August 2019
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterApisai Ielemia
Maatia Toafa
Willy Telavi
Enele Sopoaga
Preceded byKamuta Latasi
Succeeded byTeniku Talesi Honolulu (Acting)
Member of the Tuvaluan Parliament
for Nui
In office
3 August 2006 – 16 September 2010
Preceded byTaom Tanukale
Succeeded byTaom Tanukale
Attorney General of Tuvalu
In office
2002–2006
Preceded byFeleti Teo
Succeeded byEselealofa Apinelu
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Lady Italeli
Alma materInternational Maritime Law Institute at the University of Malta

References

  1. "HE Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli, GCMG". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  2. "New Tuvaluan MPs get key cabinet portfolios", Pacific Islands News Association, 29 September 2010
  3. Hassall, Graham (2006). "The Tuvalu General Election 2006". Democracy and Elections project, Governance Program, University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 11 April 2015.