Politics Of Kiribati
Politics of Kiribati takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the ''Beretitenti'', President of Kiribati, is both the head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government, Beretitenti, and his cabinet, all MPs. Legislative power is exercised by the House of Assembly. The Judiciary of Kiribati is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Constitution of Kiribati, promulgated at independence on 12 July 1979, establishes the Republic of Kiribati as a sovereign democratic republic and guarantees the fundamental rights of its citizens and residents. Executive branch After each general election, the new-elected ''Maneaba ni Maungatabu'' (House of Assembly) nominates not less than three nor more than four of its own members to stand as candidates for President (''Beretitenti''). The voting public then elects the Beretitenti from among these candidates. On 22 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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President Of Kiribati
The president of Kiribati () is the head of state and head of government of Kiribati. Following a general election, by which citizens elect the members of the House of Assembly (Kiribati), House of Assembly, members select from their midst "not less than 3 nor more than 4 candidates" for the presidency. No other person may stand as candidate. The citizens of Kiribati then elect the president from among the proposed candidates with first-past-the-post voting.[Constitution of Kiribati], art. 32 List of officeholders ; Political parties ; Status The highest rank of the Kiribati Scout Association is the ''President's Award''. Timeline Latest election See also * Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands * Vice-President of Kiribati, Vice-President Notes References {{Heads of state and government of Oceania Presidents of Kiribati, Presidents by country, Kiribati Kiribati politics-related lists 1979 establishments in Kiribati ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tobwaan Kiribati Party
The Tobwaan Kiribati Party (, TKP) is a political party in Kiribati. History The party was established in January 2016 as a merger of the Maurin Kiribati Party and the United Coalition Party. The two parties had won 19 of the 44 elected seats in the House of Assembly in the 2015–16 parliamentary elections, with party member Teatao Teannaki subsequently elected to the Assembly as Speaker of the House of Assembly. IPU It nominated as its candidate for the 2016 presidential elections, which Mamau won with around 60% of the vote. In November 2019, after the switc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Line Islands
The Line Islands, Teraina Islands or Equatorial Islands () are a chain of 11 atolls (with partly or fully enclosed lagoons, except Vostok and Jarvis) and coral islands (with a surrounding reef) in the central Pacific Ocean, south of the Hawaiian Islands. Eight of the atolls are parts of Kiribati. The remaining three— Jarvis Island, Kingman Reef, and Palmyra Atoll—are territories of the United States grouped with the United States Minor Outlying Islands. The Line Islands, all of which were formed by volcanic activity, are one of the longest island chains in the world, stretching from northwest to southeast. One of them, Starbuck Island, is near the geographic center of the Pacific Ocean (). Another, Kiritimati, has the largest land area of any atoll in the world. Only Kiritimati, Tabuaeran, and Teraina have a permanent population. Besides the 11 confirmed atolls and islands, Filippo Reef is shown on some maps, but its existence is doubted. The International Date L ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taabeta Teakai
Taabeta Teakai is the Minister of Employment and Human Resources in Kiribati. She was the only female member of the government appointed in 2020. Political career In the April 2020 elections Teakai was one of four women elected out of 45 members of ''Maneaba ni Maungatabu'', the House of Assembly of Kiribati, the highest number of women represented in parliament until then. During the first round of voting in the South Tarawa constituency she polled second but was first after the second ballot. Three members were elected from this constituency. It was the first time Teakai had been elected. As Minister of Employment and Human Resources, Teakai was sworn in on 2 July 2020. On that day she announced that she was setting a number of targets for completion within 100 days. On 10 October 2020, after 100 days, she announced that the ministry had successfully developed a Labour Market Database and an Overseas Employment Database. This is important for Kiribati, where many citizens work o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Martin Moreti
Martin may refer to: Places Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Europe * Martin, Croatia, a village * Martin, Slovakia, a city * Martín del Río, Aragón, Spain * Martín River, a tributary of the Ebro river in Spain * Martin (Val Poschiavo), Switzerland England * Martin, Hampshire * Martin, Kent * Martin, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, a hamlet and former parish * Martin, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, a village and parish * Martin Hussingtree, Worcestershire * Martin Mere, a lake in Lancashire ** WWT Martin Mere, a wetland nature reserve that includes the lake and surrounding areas North America Canada * Rural Municipality of Martin No. 122, Saskatchewan, Canada * Martin Islands, Nunavut, Canada United States * Martin, Florida * Martin, Georgia * Martin, Indiana * Martin, Kentucky * Martin, Louisiana * Martin, Michigan * Martin, Nebraska * Martin, North Dakota * Martin, Ohio * Martin, South Caro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Boutu Bateriki
The Amazon river dolphin (''Inia geoffrensis''), also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America and is classified in the family Iniidae. Three subspecies are currently recognized: ''I. g. geoffrensis'' (Amazon river dolphin), ''I. g. boliviensis'' ( Bolivian river dolphin) and ''I. g. humboldtiana'' (Orinoco river dolphin). The position of the Araguaian river dolphin (''I. araguaiaensis'') within the clade is still unclear. The three subspecies are distributed in the Amazon basin, the upper Madeira River in Bolivia, and the Orinoco basin, respectively. The Amazon river dolphin is the largest species of river dolphin, with many adult males reaching in weight, and in length. Adults acquire a pink color, more prominent, in males, giving it its nickname "pink river dolphin". Sexual dimorphism is very evident, with males measuring 16% longer and weighing 55% more than females. Like other toothed whales, they have a melon, a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tinte Itinteang
Tinte is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee, and lies about 6 km north of Hellevoetsluis Hellevoetsluis () is a town and former municipality in the west of Netherlands. It is located in Voorne-Putten, South Holland. The former municipality covered an area of of which was water and it included the population centres of Nieuw-Helvoe .... The statistical area "Tinte", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 537 (2011).Statistics Netherlands (CBS)''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005'' As of 1 January 2005. References Populated places in South Holland Voorne aan Zee {{SouthHolland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander Teabo
Alexander Teabo is an I-Kiribati politician currently serving as the Minister of Education of Kiribati since 2020. Alongside that, he's serving as a Member of the Parliament of Kiribati from the Butaritari constituency since 2007 and has formerly served as the Minister of Environment, Land and Agricultural Development from 2016 to 2020. Career Alexander Teabo was first elected to the Parliament of Kiribati in 2007, as a Member of the Ninth Parliament representing the Butaritari constituency. In 2012, he was reelected and his term ended in 2015. In 2016, Teabo was reelected, as a Member of the 11th Parliament this time. That year, he became the Minister of Environment, Land and Agricultural Development. In 2020, Teabo was reelected as MP and appointed as the Minister of Education of Kiribati. In the 2024 Kiribati parliamentary election, his seat wasn't contested. Political views In 2024, Teabo approved of and defended President Taneti Maamau's controversial removal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |