Koloa Talake | |
|---|---|
| 7th Prime Minister of Tuvalu | |
| In office 14 December 2001 – 2 August 2002 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Tomasi Puapua |
| Preceded by | Faimalaga Luka |
| Succeeded by | Saufatu Sopoanga |
| Minister of Finance of Tuvalu | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Alesana Seluka |
| Succeeded by | Alesana Seluka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1934 Vaitupu, Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
| Died | 26 May 2008 (aged 73) Auckland, New Zealand |
Koloa Fineaso Talake (7 June 1934 – 26 May 2008)[1] was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. He represented the constituency of Vaitupu in the Parliament of Tuvalu from 1993. He served as Minister of Finance (1993-1996) and was the prime minister for a short period of time.[2]
Previous to his political career he was the auditor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands colony (1973-1975), then auditor (1976-1977) and finance secretary (1977-1978) of Tuvalu.[3]
As a member of parliament he moved the vote of no confidence that forced Prime Minister Bikenibeu Paeniu to resign in 1999.[3]