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Kuini Speed | |
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2nd Leader of the Labour Party | |
In office 1989–1991 | |
Preceded by | Timoci Bavadra |
Succeeded by | Mahendra Chaudhry |
Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji | |
In office May 1999 – May 2000 Serving with Tupeni Baba | |
Prime Minister | Mahendra Chaudhry |
Member for Serua Navosa | |
In office 1999–2001 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Pio Wong |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 December 1949 |
Died | 31 December 2004 |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Timoci Bavadra |
Adi Kuini Teimumu Vuikaba Speed (23 December 1949 – 31 December 2004) was a Fijian chief and politician, who served as Deputy Prime Minister from May 1999 to May 2000.[1]
She was the head girl at Adi Cakobau School in 1968, and went on to graduate from the University of the South Pacific and from the Australian National University in Canberra. She subsequently pursued a career in the Public Relations Office, which later became the Ministry of Information. On behalf of the Fiji Public Service Association, she led several delegations to the United Nations.