This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2010 Tuvaluan general election or as the result of by-elections during the life of the parliament.
There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.[1] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.[1]
Following the election Maatia Toafa was elected as prime minister; and appointed his cabinet.[2]
On 15 December 2010, prime minister Maatia Toafa's government was ousted in a vote of no confidence, which followed Willie Telavi withdrawing his support for the government. On 25 December 2010 Willy Telavi was elected prime minister and appointed his cabinet.[3][2]
On 2 August 2013, prime minister Willie Telavi's government was ousted in a vote of no-confidence.[4]
On 4 August 2013 Enele Sopoaga was elected as prime minister.[5] and he appointed his cabinet.
| Constituency | Members | Years in parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | Kausea Natano | 2002 -> |
| Sir Kamuta Latasi | 1992 -> | |
| Nanumaga | Monise Lafai | 2010 -> |
| Dr. Falesa Pitoi | 2006-2013; seat declared vacant under s. 99 (2) of the Constitution of Tuvalu because of Dr Pitoi's ill-health. | |
| Otinielu Tausi | 1993-2010; elected in 2014 Nanumaga by-election.[6] -> | |
| Nanumea | Maatia Toafa | 2002 -> |
| Willy Telavi | 2006-2014 | |
| Satini Manuella | Elected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi.[7] -> | |
| Niutao | Fauoa Maani | 2010 -> |
| Vete Sakaio | 2010-2015 | |
| Nui | Isaia Italeli | 2010-2011 |
| Pelenike Isaia | 2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband.[8] | |
| Taom Tanukale | 2005-2013 | |
| Leneuoti Maatusi | 2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale.[9] | |
| Nukufetau | Enele Sopoaga | 2010 -> |
| Lotoala Metia | 2006-2012 | |
| Elisala Pita | 2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia.[10] -> | |
| Nukulaelae | Namoliki Sualiki | 2006 -> |
| Vaitupu | Apisai Ielemia | 2002 -> |
| Taukelina Finikaso | 2006 -> |
References
edit- ^ a b Hassall, Graham (2006). "The Tuvalu General Election 2006". Democracy and Elections project, Governance Program, University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Willie Telavi the new prime minister in Tuvalu". Radio New Zealand International. 24 December 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Cooney, Campbell (1 August 2013). "Tuvalu government faces constitutional crisis". Australia News Network. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ Cooney, Campbell (5 August 2013). "Tuvalu Sopoaga elected new PM in Tuvalu". Radio Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "Tuvalu by-election sees former speaker win seat". Radio New Zealand. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "New MP elected in Tuvalu". FENEUI NEWS/PACNEWS. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "Tuvalu PM to remain in power", ABC Radio Australia (audio), 25 August 2011
- ^ "New MP elected in Tuvalu". Islands Business from Radio Tuvalu. 11 September 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG" Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine, Islands Business, 1 July 2013