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Revision as of 12:17, 16 March 2006

Faimalaga Luka (1940-2005) was Governor-General and Prime Minister of Tuvalu.

He was a broadcaster and politician, serving in roles including Minister for Health in 1994-1996 and Prime Minister from February 2001. He lost a vote of no confidence in December 2001 and was forced to resign. He was appointed as Governor-General in September 2003 but retired in April 2005 after reaching his 65th birthday. Tuvalu, unlike most countries, has a mandatory retirement age for all civil servants. Radio Tuvalu reported that he died on August 19, 2005 in Fiji where he was referred for medical treatment.

Preceded by Prime Minister of Tuvalu
2001
Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor-General of Tuvalu
2003–2005
Succeeded by

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