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Toaripi Lauti was born on 28 November, 1928 in Gulf Province, Territory of Papua (now Papua New Guinea, is a Sir Toaripi Lauti was Tuvaluan politician. Discover Toaripi Lauti'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 85 years old?

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Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 28 November, 1928
Birthday 28 November
Birthplace Gulf Province, Territory of Papua (now Papua New Guinea
Date of death 25 May, 2014
Died Place Funafuti, Tuvalu
Nationality Papua New Guinea

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His wife is Sualua Tui

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1928

Sir Toaripi Lauti (28 November 1928 – 25 May 2014) was a Tuvaluan politician who served as chief minister of the Colony of Tuvalu (1975–78), as the first prime minister following Tuvalu's independence (1978–1981) and governor-general of Tuvalu (1990–1993).

He was married to Sualua Tui.

Lauti was born in Toaripi village of the Territory of Papua.

His father was Pastor Lauti Kae of Funafuti.

1938

He studied at Elisefou (New Ellice) primary school in Vaitupu for 6 years from 1938 to 1944.

1945

In 1945, he was sent to study in Fiji at the Londoni Provincial School, and in 1946 at the Queen Victoria School, before moving in 1947 to Wesley College in Auckland, New Zealand.

1948

From 1948 to 1951, he finished his schooling at St Andrews College in Christchurch in 1948.

1952

He attended the Teachers' Training College in Christchurch in 1952 and 1953, at the same time he was a House Master at St Andrew's College.

1954

Toaripi Lauti was a teacher at King George V Secondary School in Tarawa from 1954 to 1962.

1962

From 1962 to 1974 he was an industrial relations officer with the British Phosphate Commissioners in Nauru.

1974

In 1974, he entered politics and became a member of the House of Assembly for the constituency of Funafuti of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, as leader of the Opposition.

1975

He was the first chief minister of the Colony of Tuvalu, the former Ellice Islands, from 2 October 1975 to 1 October 1978.

1977

He was also the minister of finance from 1977 to 1981.

1978

When Tuvalu became independent in 1978, he was appointed as its first prime minister.

1979

He was appointed as a member of the Privy Council in 1979.

1981

The first elections after independence were not held until 8 September 1981.

At that election, Tomasi Puapua was elected as prime minister with a 7:5 majority over the group of members of parliament headed by Lauti.

The administration of Toaripi Lauti had become involved in controversy, as a result of his decision to invest nearly all of the government's money with an American real estate salesman who promised 15 percent returns from the purchase of land in Texas.

The investment turned out to be a fraud.

While the funds were recovered by US agencies, the controversy resulted in a loss of confidence in his judgment and was an important factor in the election of Puapua.

Lauti also served as the President of the Funafuti Town Council and as a member of the Tuvalu Language Board.

1990

His reputation was redeemed from the circumstances that ended his time as prime minister, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu as head of state, from 1 October 1990 through 1 December 1993.

In 1990, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG).