Beniamina Tinga

Beniamina Tinga (born ?) is a Kiribati politician. Tinga was sworn in as Vice President of Kiribati on November 17, 2000, following the death of his predecessor, Tewareka Tentoa, earlier in the month.[1] He served as Vice President under former President Teburoro Tito until 2003.[1]

Tinga is from Nikunau.[1] He is the father of 2012 presidential candidate, Rimeta Beniamina.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kauoman Ni Beretitenti (Vice Presidents)". Parliament of Kiribati. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. ↑ "Parliament Nominates 3 Candidates for Kiribati President". The Kiribati Independent (East–West Center's Pacific Islands Report). 2011-11-25. Retrieved 2012-01-14.