Thomas Remengesau Jr.
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former President of Palau
Key facts
- Vice president
- Antonio Bells , Raynold Oilouch
- Preceded by
- Johnson Toribiong
- Succeeded by
- Surangel Whipps Jr.
- President
- Kuniwo Nakamura
- Born
- Thomas Esang Remengesau Jr. , ( 1956-02-28 ) 28 February 1956 (age 70) , Koror , Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands , (now Palau )
- Party
- Independent
- Spouse
- Debbie Remengesau
- Children
- 4 (including TJ Imrur )
- Parent s
- Thomas Remengesau Sr. , Ferista Esang Remengesau
- Relatives
- Valerie Whipps ( Sister ), Surangel Whipps ( Brother-in-law )
- Alma mater
- Grand Valley State University
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Thomas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Palau
- Place of birth
- Koror
- Father
- Thomas Remengesau
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- President of Palau
- Educated at
- Grand Valley State University
- Image
- Tommy Remengesau 2016.jpg
- Number of children
- 4
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- birth name
- Thomas Esang Remengesau
- date of birth
- 1956-02-28
- Commons category
- Thomas Remengesau Jr.
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- Thomas Remengesau Jr.
- name in native language
- Thomas Remengesau
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Encyclopedic overview
Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. (born 28 February 1956) is a Palauan politician. He served as the Palauan president between 2001-2009 and 2013-2021. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations. In sum, Remengesau was elected Vice-President of Palau in 1992 and 1996, then president in 2000, 2004, 2012 and 2016.
Intending to make Palau less dependent upon United States aid, Remengesau has promoted the expansion and growth of tourism in Palau with the slogan "Preserve the Best and Improve the Rest". The "best" refers to Palau's especially bountiful and diverse marine water resources surrounding the islands, and, as a venue of underwater attractions, its reputation among the very top in the world. In foreign affairs, Remengesau has actively advanced Palau's presence in the United Nations, elevating Palau to leadership among the international community through such environmental initiatives as the Micronesian Challenge. He is also a leader among South Pacific nations in advocating awareness of global warming and its effects in the South Pacific Region.
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