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Executive branch Kiribati, in 35 editions.
The entry for Kiribati published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president (Beretitenti),
- vice president (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti),
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Teatao TEANNAKI (since 8 July 1991); Vice President Taomati IUTA (since 8 July 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 8 July 1991 (next to be held May 1995); results - Teatao TEANNAKI 52%, Roniti TEIWAKI 28%
- House of Assembly:
- last held on 8 May 1991 (next to be held May 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (40 total; 39 elected) percent of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president (Beretitenti), vice president (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti), Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Teatao TEANNAKI (since 8 July 1991); Vice President Taomati IUTA
(since 8 July 1991)
President:
last held on 8 July 1991 (next to be held May 1995); results - Teatao
TEANNAKI 52%, Roniti TEIWAKI 28%
House of Assembly:
last held on 8 May 1991 (next to be held May 1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (40 total; 39 elected) percent of seats by party
NA
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 8 July 1991 (next to be held by NA 1996); results - Teatao TEANNAKI 52%, Roniti TEIWAKI 28%
- House of Assembly:
- last held on 8 May 1991 (next to be held by NA 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (40 total; 39 elected) percent of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- president (Beretitenti),
- vice president (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti),
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Teatao TEANNAKI (since 8 July 1991); Vice President Taomati IUTA (since 8 July 1991)
president (Beretitenti), vice president (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti), CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Teatao TEANNAKI (since 8 July 1991); Vice President Taomati IUTA
(since 8 July 1991)
last held on 8 July 1991 (next to be held May 1995); by NA 1996); results - Teatao
TEANNAKI 52%, Roniti TEIWAKI 28%
House of Assembly:
last held on 8 May 1991 (next to be held May 1995); by NA 1996); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (40 total; 39 elected) percent of seats by party
NA
president (Beretitenti), vice president (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti), Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Teatao TEANNAKI (since 8 July 1991); Vice President Taomati IUTA
(since 8 July 1991)
The entry for Kiribati did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- election last held on 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from an elected parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President (Beretitenti)
Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President
(Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
election last held on 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from an elected
parliament
- chief of state and head of government:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994) was elected by popular vote;
- note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA 1999);
- results - Teburoro TITO 51.2%, Tewareka TENTOA 18.3%, Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%, Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%;
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President (Beretitenti)
Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994) was elected by popular vote;
note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates
from among their members and then those candidates compete in a
general election; election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be
held by NA 1999); results - Teburoro TITO 51.2%, Tewareka TENTOA
18.3%, Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%, Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%; Vice
President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October
1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president from among the
members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet :
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA September 1998);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Teburoro TITO elected president;
- percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 51.2%,
- Tewareka TENTOA 18.3%,
- Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%,
- Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%
chief of state: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October
1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since
12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and
head of government
head of government: President (Beretitenti)
October 1994) was 1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA
(since 12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of
state and head of government
cabinet : Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the House of Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote; vote for a four-year term;
note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates
among their members and then those candidates compete in a
election; election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be1999); results
September 1998); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Teburoro TITO elected president; percent of vote -
Teburoro TITO 51.2%, Tewareka TENTOA
Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%; Vice 14.5%
President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October
1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president from among the
members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- note-the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA September 1998);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Teburoro TITO elected president;
- percent of vote-Teburoro TITO 51.2%,
- Tewareka TENTOA 18.3%,
- Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%,
- Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%
chief of state: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October
1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since
12 October 1994); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and
head of government
head of government: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1
October 1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA
(since 12 October 1994); note - the note-the president is both the chief of
and head of governmentcabinet : cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the House of Assembly Assembly, includes the president, vice president,
attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;note - the note-the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from
among their members and then those candidates compete in a general
election; election last held 30 September 1994 (next to be held by NA
September 1998); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Teburoro TITO elected president; percent of vote -Teburoro vote-Teburoro TITO 51.2%, Tewareka TENTOA 18.3%, Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%,
Peter Taberannang TIMEON 14.5%
- chief of state:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- note--the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- election last held 27 November 1998 (next to be held by NA November 2002);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Teburoro TITO reelected president;
- percent of vote--Teburoro TITO 52.3%,
- Dr. Harry TONG 45.8%,
- Amberoti NIKORA 1.9%,
- Taberannang TIMEON 0%
chief of state: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1 October
October 1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka
TENTOA (sincenote-the note--the president is both the chief
of state and
head of government: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1
October 1994); Vice President (Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewareka TENTOA
TENTOA (since 12 October 1994); note-the note--the president is both the chief
of state
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president,
attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;note-the note--the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from
among their members and then those candidates compete in a general
election; election last held 30 September 1994 27 November 1998 (next to be held by NASeptember 1998); November 2002); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Teburoro TITO elected reelected president; percent ofvote-Teburoro vote--Teburoro TITO 51.2%, Tewareka TENTOA 18.3%, Roniti TEIWAKI 16.0%, 52.3%, Dr. Harry TONG 45.8%, Amberoti NIKORAPeter 1.9%, Taberannang TIMEON 14.5% 0%
- chief of state:
- President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- election last held 27 November 1998 (next to be held by NA November 2002);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Teburoro TITO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 52.3%,
- Dr. Harry TONG 45.8%,
- Amberoti NIKORA 1.9%,
- Taberannang TIMEON 0%
chief of state: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1(Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewarekanote--the note - the president is both the chief
head of government: President (Beretitenti) Teburoro TITO (since 1(Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti) Tewarekanote--the note - the president is both the chief
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
note--the
election results: Teburoro TITO reelected president; percent of
vote--Teburoro
- chief of state:
- President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers elections: the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 27 November 1998 (next to be held by NA November 2002); vice president appointed by the president election results: Teburoro TITO reelected president; percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 52.3%, Dr. Harry TONG 45.8%, Amberoti NIKORA 1.9%, Taberannang TIMEON 0%
chief of state: President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentpresident elected by popular vote for a four-year term; note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 27 November 1998 (next to be held by NA November 2002); vice president appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President Beniamina TIINGA (since NA December 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 25 February 2003 (next to be held by November 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Teburoro TITO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 50.4%,
- Taberannang TIMEON 48.4%,
- Bakeua Bakeua TEKITA 1.2%
- cabinet:
- 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- head of government:
- President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994);
- Vice President Beniamina TIINGA (since NA December 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Tewareka TENTOA (since 12 October 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Tewareka TENTOA Beniamina TIINGA (since 12 October 1994); NA December 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers
elections: the House of Assembly Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 27 November 1998 25 February 2003 (next to be held by NA November 2002); 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Teburoro TITO reelected president; percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 52.3%, Dr. Harry TONG 45.8%, Amberoti NIKORA 1.9%, 50.4%, Taberannang TIMEON 0% 48.4%, Bakeua Bakeua TEKITA 1.2%
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
head of government: President Teburoro TITO (since 1 October 1994); Vice President Beniamina TIINGA (since NA December 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President NA;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- cabinet:
- 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President NA;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Teburoro TITO Anote TONG (since 1 October 1994); 10 July 2003); Vice President Beniamina TIINGA (since NA December 2000); NA; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 25 February 4 July 2003 (next to be held by November not later than July 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Teburoro TITO reelected president; percent of vote - Teburoro TITO 50.4%, Taberannang TIMEON 48.4%, Bakeua Bakeua TEKITA 1.2% Anote TONG 47.4%, Harry TONG 43.5%, Banuera BERINA 9.1%
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
head of government: President Teburoro TITO Anote TONG (since 1 October 1994); 10 July 2003); Vice President Beniamina TIINGA (since NA December 2000); NA; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President NA; Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
elections: the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Anote TONG 47.4%, Harry TONG 43.5%, Banuera BERINA 9.1%
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
head of government: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President NA; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
elections: the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among their its members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Anote TONG 47.4%, Harry TONG 43.5%, Banuera BERINA 9.1%
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
- 12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government ONORIO
cabinet: 12-member Cabinet cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
elections: the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term; term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 4 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Anote TONG 47.4%, Harry TONG 43.5%, Banuera BERINA 9.1%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
- 12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held 17 October 2007 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
chief of state: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
cabinet: 12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
elections: the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 4 July 2003 17 October 2007 (next to be held not later than July 2007); in 2011); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Anote TONG 47.4%, Harry TONG 43.5%, Banuera BERINA 9.1% 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
- 12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held 17 October 2007 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
chief of state:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
elections:
the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 17 October 2007 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held on 17 October 2007 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
chief of state:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the House of Parliament chooses the presidential candidates from among its members and then those candidates compete in a general election; president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 17 October 2007 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
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- elections:
- the House of Parliament nominates the presidential candidates from among its members following parliamentary elections and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
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elections:
the House of Parliament chooses nominates the presidential candidates from among its members following parliamentary elections and then those candidates compete in a general election; president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 17 October 2007 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2011); 2015); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Anote TONG 63.7%, Nabuti MWEMWENIKARAWA 32.9% 42.2%, Tetaua TAITAI 35%, Rimeta BENIAMINA 22.8%
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO;
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
- cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the House of Parliament nominates the presidential candidates from among its members following parliamentary elections and then those candidates compete in a general election;
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms);
- election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO
cabinet:
12-member cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the House of Parliament nominates the presidential candidates from among its members following parliamentary elections and then those candidates compete in a general election; president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Anote TONG 42.2%, Tetaua TAITAI 35%, Rimeta BENIAMINA 22.8%
- chief of state:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003);
- Vice President Teima ONORIO (since 2003);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Anote TONG (since 10 July 2003); Vice President Teima ONORIO (since 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Anote TONG TONG elected president;
- percent of vote - Anote TONG (BTK) 42.2%,
- Tetaua TAITAI (KTK) 35%,
- Rimeta BENIAMINA (MKP) 22.8%
chief of state:ONORIO; ONORIO (since 2003); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
cabinet:
12-member cabinetthe members of the House of Parliament Assembly members
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elections:
the House of Parliament nominates the presidential candidates from among itsfollowing parliamentary elections and then those candidates compete in a general election;
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a four-year following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for two more 2 additional terms); election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016);
- Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Taneti MAAMAU elected president;
- percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU 60%,
- Rimeta BENIAMINA (BTK) 38.5%,
- Taneti IOANE (BTK) 1.5%
chief of state: President Anote TONG Taneti MAAMAU (since 10 July 2003); 11 March 2016); Vice President Teima ONORIO Kourabi NENEM (since 2003); 17 March 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Anote TONG Taneti MAAMAU (since 10 July 2003); 11 March 2016); Vice President Teima ONORIO Kourabi NENEM (since 2003) 17 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 13 January 2012 (next to be held in 2015); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Anote TONG TONG Taneti MAAMAU elected president; percent of vote - Anote TONG (BTK) 42.2%, Tetaua TAITAI (KTK) 35%, Taneti MAAMAU 60%, Rimeta BENIAMINA (MKP) 22.8% (BTK) 38.5%, Taneti IOANE (BTK) 1.5%
The same text in 3 editions, 2017 to 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016);
- Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 9 March 2016 (next to be held in 2020);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Taneti MAAMAU elected president;
- percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU 60%,
- Rimeta BENIAMINA (BTK) 38.6%,
- Taneti IOANE (BTK) 1.4%
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 13 January 2012 9 March 2016 (next to be held in 2015); 2020); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Taneti MAAMAU elected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU 60%, Rimeta BENIAMINA (BTK) 38.5%, 38.6%, Taneti IOANE (BTK) 1.5% 1.4%
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016);
- Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%.
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM (since 17 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 9 March 2016 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2020); 2024); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Taneti MAAMAU elected reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU 60%, Rimeta BENIAMINA (BTK) 38.6%, Taneti IOANE (BTK) 1.4% (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%.
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016);
- Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%.
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM Teuea TOATU (since 17 March 2016); 19 June 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Kourabi NENEM Teuea TOATU (since 17 March 2016) 19 June 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%.
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016);
- Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members;
- term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%. 40.7%
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 additional terms);
- election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2016)
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016); Vice President Teuea TOATU (since 19 June 2019) 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members; members for a 4-year term is 4 years (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024); vice president appointed by the president
election results: 2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
- head of government:
- President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly members
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 additional terms) by simple-majority popular vote, after candidates are nominated from among House of Assembly members;
- vice president appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 25 October 2024
- election results:
2024: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president;
2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKP) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
head of government: President Taneti MAAMAU (since 11 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among House of Assembly memberselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024); terms) by simple-majority popular vote, after candidates are nominated from among House of Assembly members; vice president appointed by the president
most recent election date: 25 October 2024
election results: 2024: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKP) 55%, Kaotitaake KOKORIA (independent) 42%, Bautaake BEIA (TKP) 3%
2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) (TKP) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%
expected date of next election: 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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