Hon. Taomati Iuta - Speaker of Parliament (2007-2011)
Date of Birth: 2 May 1939
Place of Birth: Beru
Highest Educational Attainment: Attended Leicester College of Education, United Kingdom
Married to Ilaisa Pentusi Iuta
Other/Previous Positions: Teacher, King George V School; Administrative Officer, Colonial Government Service (1970); Training Officer, Government Development Authority (1972); Personnel & Training Manager, GDA; Project Manager, GDA; Minister of Natural Resources Development; Minister of Trade, Industry & Labour; Minister of Transport & Communications; Minister of Natural Resources Development; Vice-President of the Republic of Kiribati, and Minister of Finance & Economic Planning (1991-1994); Member of Parliament (1978-1979; 1979-1982; 1982-1987; 1987-1991; 1991-1994; 1994-1998)