Lavinia Teatao Teem
Lavinia Teatao Teem | |
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| Member of the House of Assembly | |
| Assumed office 13 September 2024 | |
| Constituency | Abaiang |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Jacob Teem |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Politician Businesswoman |
Lavinia Teatao Teem is an I-Kiribati businesswoman and politician. She is member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati since 2024.
Career
Lavinia is the daughter of former president of Kiribati Teatao Teannaki.[1] She have a professional career in business and has worked on issues relating to gender equality and social inclusion.[1]
She stood in the 2024 parliamentary elections and was elected to represent Abaiang with four other women, this marked the highest number of female MPs in the country’s history.[2][3] The others were Ruth Cross Kwansing, Ruta Teretia Babo, Tangariki Reete and former opposition leader Tessie Eria Lambourne.[4] She received 1,445 votes.[5] Lavinia is the wife of Jacob Teem; they became the first married couple to be elected as MPs.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Lavinia Teatao Teem (Hon.)". Pacific Women in Politics. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- 1 2 Wiseman, Don (21 August 2024). "Kiribati elections results: a record 5 women elected into 45-seat parliament". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Rovoi, Christine (27 September 2024). "Kiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nears". Pacific Media Network. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ "Kiribati Elections: Record 5 Women Elected to 45-seat Parliament". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Reuters. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ↑ "General Election Results – The Result table will be updated once TUC Result confirm". Ministry of Internal Affairs and Culture. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2026.