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Executive branch Tonga, in 35 editions.
The entry for Tonga published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- 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.
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Privy Council
monarch, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Privy Council
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Privy Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held 14-15 February 1990 (next to be held NA February 1993);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (29 total, 9 elected) 6 proreform, 3 traditionalist
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers
(cabinet), Privy Council
Chief of State:
King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister S.
Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 14-15 February 1990 (next to be held NA February 1993); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (29 total, 9 elected) 6 proreform, 3
traditionalist
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held 14-15 February 1990 (next to be held 3-4 February 1993);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (29 total, 9 elected) 6 proreform, 3 traditionalist
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Privy Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 14-15 February 1990 (next to be held 3-4 February 1993); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (29 total, 9 elected) 6 proreform, 3
traditionalist
monarch, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers
(cabinet), Privy Council
Chief of State:
King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister S.
Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 14-15 February 1990 (next to be held NA February 1993); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (29 total, 9 elected) 6 proreform, 3
traditionalist
The entry for Tonga did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the king
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991);
Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965) is a constitutional monarch
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991) were appointed for life by the king
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the king
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965) is
a constitutional monarch
head of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991); 1991)
and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
were appointed for life by the king
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
- cabinet :
- Cabinet appointed by the king
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the king and the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the king
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965) isa constitutional monarchhead of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991)
and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)were cabinet : Cabinet appointed for life by the kingcabinet: note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the king and the
Cabinet was
elections: none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime minister
and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the king
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the king
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the king and the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a constitutional monarch;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the king
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991)
and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)cabinet : cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the king
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the king and the
Cabinet
elections: none; the king is a constitutional monarch; prime minister
and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the king
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991)
and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the king monarch
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the king monarch and the
the Cabinet
elections: none; the king monarch is a constitutional monarch; hereditary; prime minister
deputy prime minister appointed for life by the king monarch
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU (since 22 August 1991)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Baron VAEA (since 22 August 1991)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965) head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and the Cabinet elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)Baron VAEA Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since 22 August 1991) NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister S. Langi KAVALIKU Tevita TOPOU (since 22 August 1991)NA January 2001) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
- cabinet:
- Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, consists of 12 members
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001)
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965) head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and monarch, the Cabinet Cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, consists of 12 members
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001)
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister James C. COCKER (since NA January 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, consists of 12 members
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister James C. COCKER (since NA January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, consists of 12 members
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, consists of 12 members
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001)
- chief of state:
- King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since 3 January 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister James C. COCKER (since NA January 2001)
- cabinet:
- cabinet consists of 16 members, 12 appointed by the monarch for life;
- 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly including 2 each from the Nobles and Peoples representatives serving three year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 3 January 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister James C. COCKER (since NA January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet, appointed by the monarch, cabinet consists of 16 members, 12 appointed by the monarch for life; 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly including 2 each from the Nobles and Peoples representatives serving three year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet currently consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life;
- 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including 2 each from the nobles and peoples representatives serving three year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Taufa'ahau George TUPOU IV V (since 16 December 1965) 11 September 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 3 January 2000) and 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister James C. COCKER Dr. Viliami TANGI (since NA January 2001) 16 May 2006)
cabinet: cabinet Cabinet currently consists of 16 14 members, 12 10 appointed by the monarch for life; 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly Assembly, including 2 each from the Nobles nobles and Peoples peoples representatives serving three year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the Cabinet, cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life;
- four appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including two each from the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet currently consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life; 4 four appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including 2 two each from the nobles nobles' and peoples peoples' representatives serving three year three-year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life;
- four appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including two each from the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two governors
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life; four appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including two each from the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two governors
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life;
- 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including 2 each from the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms
note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and 2 governors
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI (since 16 May 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed by the monarch for life; four 4 appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including two 2 each from the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms
note:
there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, the cabinet, and two 2 governors
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 22 December 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council that advises the monarch
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament and appointed by the monarch
- election results:
- Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected by parliament on 21 December 2010 with 14 of 26 votes
chief of state:
King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Dr. Feleti SEVELE (since 11 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami TANGI Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 16 May 2006) 22 December 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 14 members, 10 appointed is nominated by the monarch for life; 4 prime minister and appointed from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly, including 2 each from by the nobles' and peoples' representatives serving three-year terms monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch, advises the cabinet, and 2 governors monarch
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament and appointed by the monarch
election results:
Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected by parliament on 21 December 2010 with 14 of 26 votes
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- note - King George TUPOU V died on 18 March 2012 in Hong Kong;
- he was succeeded by his brother Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, who took the throne name TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 22 December 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Privy Council that advises the monarch
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament and appointed by the monarch
- election results:
- Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected by parliament on 21 December 2010 with 14 of 26 votes
chief of state:
King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); note - King George TUPOU V (since 11 September 2006) died on 18 March 2012 in Hong Kong; he was succeeded by his brother Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, who took the throne name TUPOU VI
head of government:
Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 22 December 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet is nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Privy Council that advises the monarch
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament and appointed by the monarch
election results:
Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected by parliament on 21 December 2010 with 14 of 26 votes
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- note - King George TUPOU V died on 18 March 2012 in Hong Kong;
- he was succeeded by his brother Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, who took the throne name TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 22 December 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: a Privy Councilt advises the monarch
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of parliament and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 21 December 2010 (next to be held in NA 2014)
- election results:
- Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected prime minister by parliament; vpte - 14 of 26 votes
chief of state:
King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); note - King George TUPOU V died on 18 March 2012 in Hong Kong; he was succeeded by his brother Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, who took the throne name TUPOU VI
head of government:
Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO (since 22 December 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet is nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:there is also a Privy Council that Councilt advises the monarch
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament and appointed by the monarch monarch; election last held on 21 December 2010 (next to be held in NA 2014)
election results:
Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO elected prime minister by parliament on 21 December 2010 with parliament; vpte - 14 of 26 votes
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 30 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 21 December 2010 (next to be held in November 2014)
- election results:
- 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) elected prime minister by parliament on 29 December 2014; vote - 15 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state:on 18 March 2012 in Hong Kong; he was succeeded by and his brother brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, who took assumed the throne name as TUPOU VI
head of government:Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANO 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 22 30 December 2010) 2014)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by
note:
a Privy Councilt advises the monarch
elections:and from members of parliament the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 21 December 2010 (next to be held in NA November 2014)
election results:
Lord Siale'ataonga TU'IVAKANOparliament; vpte parliament on 29 December 2014; vote - 14 15 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985);
- note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 30 December 2014); note - King TUPOU VI dissolved the parliament on 26 August 2017
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 21 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2018)
- election results:
- 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) elected prime minister by parliament on 29 December 2014; vote - 15 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
head of government: Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 30 December 2014) 2014); note - King TUPOU VI dissolved the parliament on 26 August 2017
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 21 December 2010 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2014) 2018)
election results: 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) elected prime minister by parliament on 29 December 2014; vote - 15 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985);
- note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 30 December 2014); note - King TUPOU VI dissolved the parliament on 26 August 2017
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 18 December 2017 (next to be held in November 2021);
- note - King TUPOU VI's dissolution of parliament in August 2017 triggered an early election
- election results:
- 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) reelected prime minister by parliament receiving 14 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
head of government: Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA (since 30 December 2014); note - King TUPOU VI dissolved the parliament on 26 August 2017
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 21 November 2014 18 December 2017 (next to be held in November 2018) 2021); note - King TUPOU VI's dissolution of parliament in August 2017 triggered an early election
election results: 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) elected reelected prime minister by parliament on 29 December 2014; vote - 15 receiving 14 of 26 votes
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985);
- note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (since 27 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 27 September 2019 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) elected prime minister by parliament receiving 15of 23 votes cast
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
head of government: Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi POHIVA Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (since 30 December 2014); note - King TUPOU VI dissolved the parliament on 26 August 2017 27 September 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 18 December 2017 27 September 2019 (next to be held in November 2021); note - King TUPOU VI's dissolution of parliament in August 2017 triggered an early election 2020)
election results: 'Akilisi POHIVA (Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands) reelected Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) elected prime minister by parliament receiving 14 of 26 15of 23 votes cast
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985);
- note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister-Designate Siaosi SOVALENI (since 15 November 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 15 November 2021 (next to be held in in November 2025)
- election results:
- Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister-designate by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
head of government: Prime Minister Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA Minister-Designate Siaosi SOVALENI (since 27 September 2019) 15 November 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 27 September 2019 15 November 2021 (next to be held in in November 2020) 2025)
election results: Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister minister-designate by parliament receiving 15of 23 votes cast the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985);
- note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI (since 27 December 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025)
- election results:
- Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI
head of government: Prime Minister-Designate Minister Siaosi SOVALENI (since 15 November 27 December 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 15 18 November 2021 (next to be held in in November 2025)
election results: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister-designate minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI (since 27 December 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025)
- election results:
- Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985); note - on 18 March 2012, King George TUPOU V died and his brother, Crown Prince TUPOUTO'A Lavaka, assumed the throne as TUPOU VI 1985)
head of government: Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI (since 27 December 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025)
election results: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Acting Prime Minister Samiu VAIPULU (since 9 December 2024; note - former Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI resigned on 9 December 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch;
- election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held on 24 December 2024)
- election results:
2021: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
2019: Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) elected prime minister by parliament receiving 15 of 23 votes cast
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Siaosi Manumataogo 'Alaivahamama'o 'Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku'aho, son of the king (born 17 September 1985) 2012)
head of government: Acting Prime Minister Samiu VAIPULU (since 9 December 2024; note - former Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI (since 27 resigned on 9 December 2021) 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025) on 24 December 2024)
election results:
2021: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10
2019: Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) elected prime minister by parliament receiving 15 of 23 votes cast
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
- chief of state:
- King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fatafehi FAKAFANUA (since 18 December 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch
- most recent election date:
- 15 December 2025
- election results:
2025: Fatafehi FAKAFANUA elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Fatafehi FAKAFANUA (Independent) 16 votes, Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 10 votes
2024: Aisake Valu EKE elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 16 votes, Viliami LATU (Independent) 8
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
chief of state: King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012)
head of government: Acting Prime Minister Samiu VAIPULU Fatafehi FAKAFANUA (since 9 December 2024; note - former Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI resigned on 9 18 December 2024) 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarchelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; monarch
most recent election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held on 24 date: 15 December 2024) 2025
election results:
2021: Siaosi SOVALENISiaosi SOVALENI Fatafehi FAKAFANUA (Independent) 16 votes, Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 10 votes2019: Pohiva TU'I'ONETOA (Peoples Party) 2024: Aisake Valu EKE elected prime minister by parliament receiving 15 of 23 votes cast the Legislative Assembly; Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 16 votes, Viliami LATU (Independent) 8
note: a Privy Council advises the monarch
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