Nukulaelae
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Nukulaelae is an atoll
that is part of the nation of Tuvalu
, and has a population (2002 census) of 393. It has the form of an oval and consists of at least 15 islets. The junior school is Faikimua Primary School.
The population of Nukulaelae from 1860-1900 is estimated to be 300 people.
The atoll was claimed by the United States
under the Guano Islands Act
from the 19th century until 1983, when claims to the atoll were ceded to Tuvalu.
, rather than two. Following the 2010 general election
, its current representative is Namoliki Sualiki
, the successfully re-elected incumbent. He had been elected in 2006, defeating the then incumbent Bikenibeu Paeniu
. The 2006 election
in Nukulaelae had also involved Bikenibeu Paeniu's brother Iefata and nephew Luke.
(1956-), who served two terms as Prime Minister of Tuvalu
, represented Nukulaelae in the Parliament of Tuvalu
.
Reference is to 2006 election results contains gross errors. Correct results include- Iefata Paeniu had 21 votes while Luke Paeniu had 64 votes. Bikenibeu Paenius vote is correct.
Atoll
An atoll is a coral island that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.- Usage :The word atoll comes from the Dhivehi word atholhu OED...
that is part of the nation of Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Tuvalu , formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. It comprises four reef islands and five true atolls...
, and has a population (2002 census) of 393. It has the form of an oval and consists of at least 15 islets. The junior school is Faikimua Primary School.
History
In 1821 Nukulaelae was visited by Captain George Barrett in the Nantucket whaler Independence II, which he named the ‘Mitchell’s Group’.The population of Nukulaelae from 1860-1900 is estimated to be 300 people.
The atoll was claimed by the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
under the Guano Islands Act
Guano Islands Act
The Guano Islands Act is federal legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, on August 18, 1856. It enables citizens of the U.S. to take possession of islands containing guano deposits. The islands can be located anywhere, so long as they are not occupied and not within the jurisdiction of other...
from the 19th century until 1983, when claims to the atoll were ceded to Tuvalu.
Politics
Nukulaelae is one of the eight constituencies in Tuvalu. Unlike the other seven, it elects just one Member of ParliamentParliament of Tuvalu
The Parliament of Tuvalu is the unicameral national legislature in Tuvalu.-History and political culture:...
, rather than two. Following the 2010 general election
Tuvaluan general election, 2010
A parliamentary election was held in Tuvalu on 16 September 2010.Voters elected fifteen members of the Parliament to a four-year term. All candidates were independents, as there are no political parties in the country. Ten out of the fifteen incumbent members were re-elected. The remaining five...
, its current representative is Namoliki Sualiki
Namoliki Sualiki
Namoliki Sualiki Neemia MBE, generally referred to as Namoliki Sualiki, is a Tuvaluan politician.He obtained a Master of Education degree at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, in 1994. His thesis, entitled "Learning for life: up to and beyond the year 2000", explored the social aspects...
, the successfully re-elected incumbent. He had been elected in 2006, defeating the then incumbent Bikenibeu Paeniu
Bikenibeu Paeniu
The Rt Hon Bikenibeu Paeniu is a politician from Tuvalu. He has served twice as the third Prime Minister of Tuvalu.-Political career:...
. The 2006 election
Tuvaluan general election, 2006
General elections were held in Tuvalu on 3 August 2006 to elect fifteen members to the Parliament. All fifteen candidates elected were Independents, as there are no political parties in the country....
in Nukulaelae had also involved Bikenibeu Paeniu's brother Iefata and nephew Luke.
2010 election results
2006 election results
Notable local person
Bikenibeu PaeniuBikenibeu Paeniu
The Rt Hon Bikenibeu Paeniu is a politician from Tuvalu. He has served twice as the third Prime Minister of Tuvalu.-Political career:...
(1956-), who served two terms as Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu is the head of government of Tuvalu. According to Tuvalu's constitution, the Prime Minister must always be a member of Parliament, and is elected by Parliament in a secret ballot. Because there are no political parties in Tuvalu, any member of Parliament can be...
, represented Nukulaelae in the Parliament of Tuvalu
Parliament of Tuvalu
The Parliament of Tuvalu is the unicameral national legislature in Tuvalu.-History and political culture:...
.
Reference is to 2006 election results contains gross errors. Correct results include- Iefata Paeniu had 21 votes while Luke Paeniu had 64 votes. Bikenibeu Paenius vote is correct.