Frank Lui
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Frank Fakaotimanava Lui, CNZM
(1945) is a former Premier
of the Pacific Island state of Niue
. Frank Lui was elected into office in the General Elections of early 1993, taking over from the interim premiership of Young Vivian
, which was put in place following the passing of long-serving Premier Sir Robert Rex
in December 1992. Mr. Lui was re-elected into office for a second term as Premier in 1996. He lost his seat in the 1999 election, and announced his retirement.
Lui was awarded a Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit
in the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
(1945) is a former Premier
Premier of Niue
The Premier of Niue is Niue's head of government. He or she is elected by the Niue Assembly, and forms a Cabinet consisting of him- or herself and three other members of the Assembly....
of the Pacific Island state of Niue
Niue
Niue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
. Frank Lui was elected into office in the General Elections of early 1993, taking over from the interim premiership of Young Vivian
Young Vivian
Mititaiagimene Young Vivian is a Niuean politician who has twice been the premier of his country. Representing the Niue People's Action Party, he defeated sitting premier Sani Lakatani in May 2002 elections. Vivian had previously served as premier for a brief period from 12 December 1992 to 9...
, which was put in place following the passing of long-serving Premier Sir Robert Rex
Robert Rex
Sir Robert Richmond Rex, KBE, CMG, was Premier of the Pacific island state of Niue from its establishment as a self-governing territory 19 October 1974 until his death in 1992...
in December 1992. Mr. Lui was re-elected into office for a second term as Premier in 1996. He lost his seat in the 1999 election, and announced his retirement.
Lui was awarded a Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
in the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honours List.