Kausea Natano
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Kausea Natano (born 5 July 1957)[1] is a politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 19 September 2019 to 26 February 2024. He represented Funafuti as a Member of Parliament. He was first elected in the 2002 Tuvaluan general election and served as an MP until he was unseated in the 2024 Tuvaluan general election.[2][3]
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Kausea Natano | |
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13th Prime Minister of Tuvalu | |
In office 19 September 2019 – 26 February 2024 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Governor General | See list
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Deputy | Minute Alapati Taupo (2019-2022) Kitiona Tausi (2022-2024) |
Preceded by | Enele Sopoaga |
Succeeded by | Feleti Teo |
Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu | |
In office 24 December 2010 – 2 August 2013 | |
Prime Minister | Willy Telavi |
Preceded by | Enele Sopoaga |
Succeeded by | Vete Sakaio |
Minister of Public Utilities | |
In office 24 December 2010 – 2 August 2013 | |
Prime Minister | Willy Telavi |
Preceded by | Taukelina Finikaso |
Succeeded by | Vete Sakaio |
Member of Parliament for Funafuti | |
In office 25 July 2002 – 26 January 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ionatana Ionatana Teleke Lauti |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-07-05) 5 July 1957 (age 66) Funafuti[citation needed] |
Spouse | Selepa Kausea Natano |
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In his political career, Natano has also assumed significant roles, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, during his tenure in the Cabinet led by former Prime Minister Willy Telavi.[4]