Permanent Representative of Kiribati to the United Nations
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 September 2017
President
Taneti Maamau
3rd President of Kiribati
In office 1 October 1994 – 28 March 2003
Vice President
Tewareka Tentoa Beniamina Tinga
Preceded by
Ata Teaotai (acting)
Succeeded by
Tion Otang (acting)
Personal details
Born
25 August 1953 (1953-08-25) (age 70) Tanaeang, Tabiteuea, Gilbert and Ellice Islands (now Kiribati)
Political party
Christian Democratic Party (1994–2002) Protect the Maneaba (2002–)
Spouse
Keina Tito
Teburoro Tito (modern spelling Tiito, pronounced Seetoh; born 25 August 1953)[1] is an I-Kiribati politician who served as the third president of Kiribati and foreign minister from 1 October 1994 to 28 March 2003. He was elected for the first time in 1994. He was reelected in 1998 with 52% of the vote. His main opponent was Harry Tong. Tito was reelected again in February 2003 with 50.4% of the vote. His main opponent was then Taberannang Timeon. Tito, however, was deposed by the Parliament in a no confidence vote just one month after his reelection. One of the main reasons for his ejection was his decision to lease an ATR-72-500 aircraft at the government's expense; this lease cost A$8million during the first six months.[2]
President Tito, through his speeches at the UN, interviews with international news media and his active participation at International Climate conferences, began the process of highlighting the detrimental effects of global warming on his and other South Pacific island nations.[3]
He also brought his country into the limelight during the 2000 Millennium festivities, by causing it to be the first country to "see tomorrow," after moving the international date line in 1995.
He was appointed by President Taneti Maamau as Ambassador to the United States (24 January 2018) and Kiribati Permanent Representative to the United Nations (13 September 2017).[4]
^Profile of Teburoro Tito
^"Why Kiribati's Switching Alliance". In just six months of flying, the lease chewed up A$8 million worth of public money, prompting Tong in his first few days of taking up office last September to issue an ultimatum to the carrier: break even or close down. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
^Reed, Brian (17 November 2010). "Climate Change Debate Within Kiribati". NPR. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
^"New Permanent Representative of Kiribati Presents Credentials | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases".
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