List of Kiribati personalities

See also: Kiribati

politics

Arthur Francis Grimble , former Resident Commissioner, British colonial administrator
Taomati Iuta , former Vice President
Taneti Mamau (* 1960), acting President
Henry Evans Maude (1906-2006), former Resident Commissioner, British colonial administrator
Rota Onorio (* 1919), former chairman of the State Council
Teima Onorio (* 1963), acting Vice-President
Tion Otang , former chairman of the State Council
Naboua Ratieta (1938–1986), politician, founder of the Gilbertese National Party and first chief minister
Ieremia Tabai (* 1950), former president
Tekiree Tamuera (* 1940), former chairman of the State Council
Teatao Teannaki (1936–2016), past President and Vice President
Ata Teaotai , former chairman of the State Council
Tembinok ' , former ruler of Abemama, Aranuka and Kuria (19th century)
Tewareka Tentoa , former Vice President
Beniamina Tinga , former Vice President
Teburoro Tito (* 1953), former president
Anote Tong (* 1952), former president
Harry Tong , politician

Raobeia Ken Sigrah , writer, historian, clan speaker Rabi (Fiji) and Banaba
Abureti Takaio , writer
Teresia Teaiwa , writer, educator and women's rights activist
Keina Tito , writer and former first lady
Ioteba Tamuera Uriam , writer and musician, poet and composer of the national anthem

David Katoatau (* 1984), weightlifter, participant in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
Kaitinano Mwemweata (* 1984), athlete, participant in the first Olympic team in Kiribati in 2004
Kakianako Nariki (* 1982), athlete, participant in the first Olympic team in Kiribati in 2004
Rabangaki Nawai (* 1985), athlete, participant in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
Meamea Thomas (1987-2013), weightlifter, participant in the first Kiribati Olympic team in 2004
Mariuti Uan (* 1986), athlete, participant in the 2005 World Athletics Championships