Faimalaga Luka
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His Excellency Faimalaga Luka (1940-August 19, 2005) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. He served as Governor-General and Prime Minister of Tuvalu.
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[edit] Background
He was a broadcaster and politician, spending 40 years in the civil service and in politics[1], serving in roles including Minister for Health in 1994-1996.
[edit] Prime Minister
He became Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 24 February 2001 after the previous Prime Minister, Ionatana Ionatana, died of a heart attack in December 2000.[2]
Within a year of taking office, Luka lost a vote of no confidence on 14 December 2001 and was forced to resign as Prime Minister, being replaced by Koloa Talake.[2]
[edit] Speaker of Parliament; Governor-General
In June 2003 he became Speaker of Parliament, although an opposition MP at the time.[3]
Luka was appointed as Governor-General on 9 September 2003, as the representative of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who is Tuvalu's head of state. He retired on 15 April 2005 after reaching his 65th birthday. Tuvalu, unlike most countries, has a mandatory retirement age for all civil servants.
Historical note: Luka was the only Governor-General of Tuvalu not to accept a Knighthood. The practice of a Governor-General accepting a Knighthood was resumed by Luka's successor to that office, Sir Filoimea Telito.
[edit] Death
He died on August 19, 2005 in Fiji where he had been referred for medical treatment.[4][1]
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| Preceded by Lagitupu Tuilimu (acting) |
Prime Minister of Tuvalu 2001 |
Succeeded by Koloa Talake |
| Preceded by Sir Tomasi Puapua |
Governor-General of Tuvalu 2003–2005 |
Succeeded by Filoimea Telito |
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