List of Tuvalu MPs, 2010–2015 explained

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.

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.

See main article: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu.

ConstituencyMembersYears in parliament
FunafutiKausea Natano2002 ->
Sir Kamuta Latasi1992 ->
NanumagaMonise Lafai2010 ->
2006-2013; seat declared vacant under s. 99 (2) of the Constitution of Tuvalu because of Dr Pitoi's ill-health.
1993-2010; elected in 2014 Nanumaga by-election.[6] -> -NanumeaMaatia Toafa2002 ->
2006-2014
Elected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi.[7] ->
NiutaoFauoa Maani2010 ->
Vete Sakaio2010-2015
NuiIsaia Italeli2010-2011
Pelenike Isaia2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband.[8]
2005-2013
2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale.[9]
NukufetauEnele Sopoaga2010 ->
2006-2012
Elisala Pita2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia.[10] ->
NukulaelaeNamoliki Sualiki2006 ->
VaitupuApisai Ielemia2002 ->
Taukelina Finikaso2006 ->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hassall . Graham . Democracy and Elections project, Governance Program, University of the South Pacific. The Tuvalu General Election 2006 . 2006. 11 April 2015.
  2. Web site: Inter-Parliamentary Union. Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu) . 2010. 7 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Willie Telavi the new prime minister in Tuvalu . 24 December 2010 . . 19 September 2011.
  4. Web site: Cooney . Campbell . Australia News Network . Tuvalu government faces constitutional crisis. 1 August 2013. 5 August 2013.
  5. Web site: Cooney . Campbell . Radio Australia . Tuvalu Sopoaga elected new PM in Tuvalu. 5 August 2013. 5 August 2013.
  6. Web site: Radio New Zealand. Tuvalu by-election sees former speaker win seat. 16 January 2014. 16 January 2014.
  7. Web site: FENEUI NEWS/PACNEWS . New MP elected in Tuvalu . 22 September 2014. 19 October 2014.
  8. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2011-08-25/tuvalu-government-set-to-retain-power/208212 "Tuvalu PM to remain in power"
  9. Web site: Islands Business from Radio Tuvalu. New MP elected in Tuvalu. 11 September 2013. 11 September 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140405053943/http://islandsbusiness.com/news/tuvalu/2822/new-mp-elected-in-tuvalu/. 5 April 2014.
  10. http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/tuvalu/1636/tuvalus-opposition-waiting-to-hear-from-gg/ "Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG"