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Executive branch Tuvalu, in 35 editions.
The entry for Tuvalu published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 25 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 25
- 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.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Tupua LEUPENA (since 1 March 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 16 October 1989); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Alesana SELUKA (since October 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- Parliament:
- last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by NA September 1993);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (12 total)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Tupua LEUPENA (since 1 March 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 16 October 1989); Deputy Prime
Minister Dr. Alesana SELUKA (since October 1989)
Parliament:
last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by NA September 1993); results
- percent of vote NA; seats - (12 total)
Published as “Elections”
- Parliament:
- last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by NA September 1993);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (12 total)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Toaripi LAUTI (since NA 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 16 October 1989); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Alesana SELUKA (since October 1989)
Parliament:
last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by NA September 1993); results
- percent of vote NA; seats - (12 total)
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet
Chief of State:Tupua LEUPENA Toaripi LAUTI (since 1 March 1986) NA 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 16 October 1989); Deputy Prime
Minister Dr. Alesana SELUKA (since October 1989)
Parliament:
last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by NA September 1993); results
- percent of vote NA; seats - (12 total)
The entry for Tuvalu did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Tulaga MANUELLA (since NA June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kamuta LATASI (since 10 December 1993); Deputy Prime Minister Otinielu TAUSI (since 10 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Tulaga MANUELLA (since NA June 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Kamuta LATASI (since 10 December
1993); Deputy Prime Minister Otinielu TAUSI (since 10 December 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on recommendation
of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994) who was appointed by the queen on recommendation of the prime minister head of government: Prime Minister Kamuta LATASI (since 10 December 1993) and Deputy Prime Minister Otinielu TAUSI (since 10 December 1993) were elected by and from the members of Parliament cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Tulaga MANUELLA Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994)
1993);Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on recommendation
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23 December 1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA (since 23 December 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held NA December 1996 (next to be held by NA 1997)
- election results:
- Bikenibeu PAENIU elected prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA;
- Ionatana IONATANA elected deputy prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994)
head of government : Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23
December 1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA (since 23
December 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the
members of Parliament; election last held NA December 1996 (next to be
held by NA 1997)
election results: Bikenibeu PAENIU elected prime minister; percent of
Parliament vote - NA; Ionatana IONATANA elected deputy prime minister;
percent of Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23 December 1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Kokeiya MALUA (since 8 April 1998);
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 8 April 1998 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Bikenibeu PAENIU reelected prime minister by a vote in Parliament of 10 to 2;
- Kokeiya MALUA elected deputy prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote-NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA (since NA June 1994)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23
1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA Kokeiya MALUA (since 23 8 April 1998);
December 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the
members of Parliament; election last held NA December 1996 8 April 1998 (next to be
held by NA 1997) 2002)
election results: Bikenibeu PAENIU elected reelected prime minister; percent of minister by a vote
in Parliament vote - NA; Ionatana IONATANA of 10 to 2; Kokeiya MALUA elected deputy prime minister;
percent of Parliament vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA,
- M.D. (since NA June 1998)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23 December 1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Kokeiya MALUA (since 8 April 1998);
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 8 April 1998 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Bikenibeu PAENIU reelected prime minister by a vote in Parliament of 10 to 2;
- Kokeiya MALUA elected deputy prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote--NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA Sir Tomasi PUAPUA, M.D. (since NA
June 1994) 1998)
head of government: Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 23 December
December 1996) and Deputy Prime Minister Kokeiya MALUA (since 8
April 1998);
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor general
the queen monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the
of Parliament; election last held 8 April 1998 (next to be
2002)
election results: Bikenibeu PAENIU reelected prime minister by a vote
vote in Parliament of 10 to 2; Kokeiya MALUA elected deputy prime minister;
minister; percent of Parliament vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA (since 26 June 1998)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA (since NA April 1999) and Deputy Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU (since NA April 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 27 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Ionatana IONATANA elected prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA;
- Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU elected deputy prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),PUAPUA, M.D. PUAPUA (since NA26 June 1998)
head of government: Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU Ionatana IONATANA (since 23 NA April 1999) and Deputy Prime Minister
December 1996)Kokeiya MALUA Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU (since 8NA April 1998); 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by8 27 April 1998 1999 (next to be held NA
election results: Bikenibeu PAENIU reelected Ionatana IONATANA elected prime minister by a minister; percent of
vote in Parliament10 to 2; Kokeiya MALUA Parliament vote - NA; Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU elected deputy primevote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA (since 26 June 1998) head of government: Acting Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU (since 8 December 2000);
- note - TUILIMU took over after Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA died suddenly of a heart attack on 8 December 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 27 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2002) election results: results of the last election for prime minister - Ionatana IONATANA elected prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA%;
- Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU elected deputy prime minister;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA%;
- note - Deputy Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU became acting prime minister following the death of Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA on 8 December 2000
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA (since 26 June 1998)Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA (since NA April 1999) and Deputy Acting Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU (since NA April 1999)8 December 2000); note - TUILIMU took over after Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA died suddenly of a heart attack on 8 December 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime ministerNA; NA%; Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU elected deputy prime minister; percent of Parliament vote - NA NA%; note - Deputy Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU became acting prime minister following the death of Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA on 8 December 2000
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA,
- M.D. (since 26 June 1998)
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 2 August 2002 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Saufatu SOPOANGA elected prime minister; Parliamentary vote - Saufatu SOPOANGA 8, Amasone KILEI 7
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saufatu SOPOANGA (since 2 August 2002)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA PUAPUA, M.D. (since 26 June 1998) head of government: Acting Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU (since 8 December 2000); note - TUILIMU took over after Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA died suddenly of a heart attack on 8 December 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 27 April 1999 2 August 2002 (next to be held NA 2002) NA)
election results: results of the last election for prime minister - Ionatana IONATANA Saufatu SOPOANGA elected prime minister; percent of Parliament Parliamentary vote - NA%; Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU elected deputy prime minister; percent Saufatu SOPOANGA 8, Amasone KILEI 7
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of Parliament vote - NA%; note - Deputy Prime Minister Lagitupu (of Nanumea) TUILIMU became acting the prime minister following the death
head of government: Prime Minister Ionatana IONATANA on 8 December 2000 Saufatu SOPOANGA (since 2 August 2002)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Faimalaga LUKA (since 9 September 2003)
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 2 August 2002 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Saufatu SOPOANGA elected prime minister; Parliamentary vote - Saufatu SOPOANGA 8, Amasone KILEI 7
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saufatu SOPOANGA (since 2 August 2002)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Tomasi PUAPUA, M.D. Faimalaga LUKA (since 26 June 1998) 9 September 2003)
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 2 August 2002 (next to be held NA)
election results: Saufatu SOPOANGA elected prime minister; Parliamentary vote - Saufatu SOPOANGA 8, Amasone KILEI 7
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Saufatu SOPOANGA (since 2 August 2002)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Faimalaga LUKA (since 9 September 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA (since 11 October 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 11 October 2004 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2006)
- election results:
- Saufatu SOPOANGA resigned parliamentary seat on 27 August 2004 following no-confidence vote on 25 August 2004;
- succeeded by Deputy Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA in an acting capacity on 27 August 2004;
- Maatia TOAFA confirmed Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election (8-7 vote) on 11 Ocotober 2004
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Faimalaga LUKA (since 9 September 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA (since 11 October 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 2 August 2002 11 October 2004 (next to be held NA) following parliamentary elections in 2006)
election results: Saufatu SOPOANGA elected prime minister; Parliamentary resigned parliamentary seat on 27 August 2004 following no-confidence vote - Saufatu SOPOANGA 8, Amasone KILEI 7 on
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor generalthe recommendation of the prime minister 25 August 2004; succeeded by Deputy Prime Minister
head of government:Saufatu SOPOANGA (since 2 Maatia TOAFA in an acting capacity on 27 August 2002) 2004; Maatia TOAFA confirmed Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election (8-7 vote) on 11 Ocotober 2004
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA (since 11 October 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 11 October 2004 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2006)
- election results:
- Saufatu SOPOANGA resigned parliamentary seat on 27 August 2004 following no-confidence vote on 25 August 2004;
- succeeded by Deputy Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA in an acting capacity on 27 August 2004;
- Maatia TOAFA confirmed Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election (8-7 vote) on 11 October 2004
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Faimalaga LUKA Filoimea TELITO (since 9 September 2003) 15 April 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA (since 11 October 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 11 October 2004 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2006)
election results: Saufatu SOPOANGA resigned parliamentary seat on 27 August 2004 following no-confidence vote on 25 August 2004; succeeded by Deputy Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA in an acting capacity on 27 August 2004; Maatia TOAFA confirmed Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election (8-7 vote) on 11 Ocotober October 2004
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA (since 14 August 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
- election results:
- Apisai IELEMIA elected Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election on 14 August 2006
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA Apisai IELEMIA (since 11 October 2004) 14 August 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 11 October 2004 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2006) 2010)
election results: Saufatu SOPOANGA resigned parliamentary seat on 27 August 2004 following no-confidence vote on 25 August 2004; succeeded by Deputy Prime Minister Maatia TOAFA in an acting capacity on 27 August 2004; Maatia TOAFA confirmed Apisai IELEMIA elected Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election (8-7 vote) on 11 October 2004 14 August 2006
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA (since 14 August 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament;
- election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
- election results:
- Apisai IELEMIA elected Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election on 14 August 2006
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA (since 14 August 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
election results: Apisai IELEMIA elected Prime Minister in a Parliamentary election on 14 August 2006
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA (since 14 August 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament;
- election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
- election results:
- Apisai IELEMIA elected prime minister in a parliamentary election on 14 August 2006
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO (since 15 April 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA (since 14 August 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; parliament; election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
election results:
Apisai IELEMIA elected Prime Minister prime minister in a Parliamentary parliamentary election on 14 August 2006
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since May 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Willie TELAVI (since 24 December 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Willie TELAVI elected prime minister in a parliamentary election on 24 December 2010 following a no-confidence vote on 21 December 2010 that ousted Maatia TOAFA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Filoimea TELITO Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since 15 April 2005) May 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Apisai IELEMIA Willie TELAVI (since 14 August 2006) 24 December 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament; election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held parliament following parliamentary elections in 2010)
election results:Apisai IELEMIA Willie TELAVI elected prime minister in a parliamentary election on 14 August 2006 24 December 2010 following a no-confidence vote on 21 December 2010 that ousted Maatia TOAFA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since May 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Enele SOPOAGA (since 5 August 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Willie TELAVI removed as prime minister by the governor-general on 1 August 2013; Enele SOPOAGA elected 4 August 2013 in a 8 to 5 vote by the House of Assembly
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since May 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Willie TELAVI Enele SOPOAGA (since 24 December 2010) 5 August 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament following parliamentary elections
election results:
Willie TELAVI elected removed as prime minister in a parliamentary election by the governor-general on 24 December 2010 following 1 August 2013; Enele SOPOAGA elected 4 August 2013 in a no-confidence 8 to 5 vote on 21 December 2010 that ousted Maatia TOAFA by the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since May 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Enele SOPOAGA (since 5 August 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of parliament following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Willie TELAVI removed as prime minister by the governor-general on 1 August 2013; Enele SOPOAGA elected 4 August 2013 in a 8 to 5 vote by the House of Assembly
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since May 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Enele SOPOAGA (since 5 August 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of parliament following parliamentary elections
election results:
Willie TELAVI removed as prime minister by the governor-general on 1 August 2013; Enele SOPOAGA elected 4 August 2013 in a 8 to 5 vote by the House of Assembly
The same text in 4 editions, 2015 to 2018.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since 16 April 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Enele SOPOAGA (since 5 August 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Enele SOPOAGA elected prime minister by House of Assembly;
- House of Assembly vote count on 4 August 2013 - 8 to 5;
- note - Willie TELAVI removed as prime minister by the governor general on 1 August 2013
chief of state:May 16 April 2010)
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of
elections:parliament House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results:governor-general governor general on 1 August 2013; Enele SOPOAGA elected 4 August 2013 in a 8 to 5 vote by the House of Assembly
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since 16 April 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kausea NATANO (since 19 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli (since 16 April 2010)
head of government: Prime Minister Enele SOPOAGA Kausea NATANO (since 5 August 2013) 19 September 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results: Enele SOPOAGA Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 4 August 2013 19 September 2019 - 8 10 to 5; note - Willie TELAVI removed as prime minister by the governor general on 1 August 2013 6
- chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Acting Governor General Teniku TALESI Honolulu
(since 19 August 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kausea NATANO (since 19 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Acting Governor General Iakoba TAEIA Italeli Teniku TALESI Honolulu
(since 16 April 2010) 19 August 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Kausea NATANO (since 19 September 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 29 August 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kausea NATANO (since 19 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
- Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Acting Governor General Teniku TALESI HonoluluTofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 19 29 August 2019) 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Kausea NATANO (since 19 September 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 29 August 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Feleti Penitala TEO (since 27 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly
2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote - 10 to 6
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 29 August 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Kausea NATANO Feleti Penitala TEO (since 19 September 2019) 27 February 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results: 2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly
2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote count on 19 September 2019 - 10 to 6
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 29 August 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Feleti Penitala TEO (since 27 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet members selected by the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister and the parliament;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
- election results:
2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly
2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote - 10 to 6
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu FALANI (since 29 August 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Feleti Penitala TEO (since 27 February 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed members selected by the governor general on recommendation of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; minister and the parliament; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections
election results:
2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly
2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote - 10 to 6
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Tuvalu: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/tuvalu/executive-branch.