List of Tuvalu MPs, 2010–2015

Further information: List of by-elections in Tuvalu

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.

Main articles: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Willie Telavi the new prime minister in Tuvalu". Radio New Zealand International. 24 December 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  4. ^ Cooney, Campbell (1 August 2013). "Tuvalu government faces constitutional crisis". Australia News Network. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  5. ^ Cooney, Campbell (5 August 2013). "Tuvalu Sopoaga elected new PM in Tuvalu". Radio Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Tuvalu by-election sees former speaker win seat". Radio New Zealand. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  7. ^ "New MP elected in Tuvalu". FENEUI NEWS/PACNEWS. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Tuvalu PM to remain in power", ABC Radio Australia (audio), 25 August 2011
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG" Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine, Islands Business, 1 July 2013
Preceded by Parliament of Tuvalu
2010–2015 		Succeeded by