This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2010 Tuvaluan general election or as the result of by-elections during the life of the parliament.
There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.[1] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.
Following the election Maatia Toafa was elected as prime minister; and appointed his cabinet.[2]
On 15 December 2010, prime minister Maatia Toafa's government was ousted in a vote of no confidence, which followed Willie Telavi withdrawing his support for the government. On 25 December 2010 Willy Telavi was elected prime minister and appointed his cabinet.[3] [2]
On 2 August 2013, prime minister Willie Telavi's government was ousted in a vote of no-confidence.[4]
On 4 August 2013 Enele Sopoaga was elected as prime minister.[5] and he appointed his cabinet.
See main article: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu.
| Constituency | Members | Years in parliament | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | Kausea Natano | 2002 -> | |||
| Sir Kamuta Latasi | 1992 -> | ||||
| Nanumaga | Monise Lafai | 2010 -> | |||
| 2006-2013; seat declared vacant under s. 99 (2) of the Constitution of Tuvalu because of Dr Pitoi's ill-health. | |||||
| 1993-2010; elected in 2014 Nanumaga by-election.[6] -> | - | Nanumea | Maatia Toafa | 2002 -> | |
| 2006-2014 | |||||
| Elected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi.[7] -> | |||||
| Niutao | Fauoa Maani | 2010 -> | |||
| Vete Sakaio | 2010-2015 | ||||
| Nui | Isaia Italeli | 2010-2011 | |||
| Pelenike Isaia | 2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband.[8] | ||||
| 2005-2013 | |||||
| 2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale.[9] | |||||
| Nukufetau | Enele Sopoaga | 2010 -> | |||
| 2006-2012 | |||||
| Elisala Pita | 2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia.[10] -> | ||||
| Nukulaelae | Namoliki Sualiki | 2006 -> | |||
| Vaitupu | Apisai Ielemia | 2002 -> | |||
| Taukelina Finikaso | 2006 -> |