Bikenibeu Paeniu

Bikenibeu Paeniu is a politician from Tuvalu.

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Paeniu made his entrance on the political scene in 1989, when he won a seat in the Tuvaluan parliament following a by-election. Later that year, he challenged incumbent Prime Minister Tomasi Puapua in the general election - and won.

Related Topics:
Parliament - By-election - Prime Minister - Tomasi Puapua

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He was narrowly defeated by Kamuta Latasi in an election of 1993. However, he replaced Latasi in 1996, being the first and only Tuvaluan so far to serve as Prime Minister for two non-consecutive terms. On April 13 1999, he was forced out of office due to a vote of no confidence. Paeniu did lead the caretaker government until Ionatana Ionatana was elected on April 26.

Related Topics:
Kamuta Latasi - 1993 - April 13 - 1999 - Vote of no confidence - Ionatana Ionatana - April 26

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He currently sits as a Member of Parliament, representing the constituency of Nukulaelae island. In addition, he served as Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in the five-person Cabinet of Saufatu Sopoanga.

Related Topics:
Nukulaelae - Saufatu Sopoanga

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