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 goveernment 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 -> |
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 goveernment 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 -> |