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Baron Waqa (Baron Divavesi Waqa) was born on 31 December, 1959 in Boe, Nauru, is a Nauruan politician. Discover Baron Waqa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Baron Divavesi Waqa |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
31 December, 1959 |
| Birthday |
31 December |
| Birthplace |
Boe, Nauru |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 64 years old group.
Baron Waqa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Baron Waqa height not available right now. We will update Baron Waqa's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Baron Waqa's Wife?
His wife is Louisa Waqa
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Louisa Waqa |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Baron Waqa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Baron Waqa worth at the age of 64 years old? Baron Waqa’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from . We have estimated Baron Waqa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Baron Waqa Social Network
Timeline
Baron Divavesi Waqa (born 31 December 1959 ) is a Nauruan politician who was President of Nauru from 11 June 2013 until 27 August 2019.
Waqa was born on 31 December 1959.
He is a member of the Eamwidamwit tribe.
Waqa has a master's degree from Monash University, Clayton, Australia, and a bachelor's degree from the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji.
Waqa was elected in the May 2003 elections to the Parliament of Nauru, representing the constituency of Boe.
Under President Ludwig Scotty, he served as Minister of the Interior and of Education; however, he had to leave the post upon Scotty's replacement by René Harris.
He kept his seat in Parliament.
He previously served as Minister of Education from 2004 to 2007.
On 23 April 2004, Waqa and his colleagues Kieren Keke, David Adeang and Fabian Ribauw participated in protests at the Nauru International Airport in Yaren; these were meant to show displeasure regarding government policy against Afghan asylum-seekers in Australia and the Flotilla of Hope, as well as against the deadlock then encountered in Parliament.
All four faced up to fourteen years in jail because of their participation in the protest; charges were dropped, however, upon Scotty's re-ascension the following June.
Scotty once again appointed Waqa to be Minister of Education.
Waqa remained loyal to his administration during the ministerial crisis which occurred in 2007.
Consequently, Waqa was not invited to serve in the subsequent administration of President Marcus Stephen which later took office.
Waqa was elected president in June, defeating former Finance Minister and opposition nominee Roland Kun by a vote of 13 to 5.
He was chosen by the government faction after President Dabwido stepped aside to allow for Waqa's election so that government members could remain in power.
In January 2014, he survived a vote of confidence over his deportation of the Australian resident magistrate Peter Law and the cancelling of the visa of the Chief Justice Geoffrey Eames, also an Australian national.
The government also sought to draft an emergency rule law with the help of Fijian lawyers.
It followed the dismissal of the parliamentary counsel Katy Le Roy and the subsequent resignation of the Solicitor-General Steven Bliim, both of whom were Australian.
Home Minister Charmaine Scotty said this was symptomatic of a "system of cronyism" operated by Australian expatriates who he said were in league with the opposition.
In 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election he lost his parliamentary seat and his bid to be re-elected in the office.
In 2023, Waqa was appointed to lead the Pacific Islands Forum starting in 2024.
He is married to Louisa Waqa.
They have adopted one child together, named Barron Stephenson.
