List of Tuvalu MPs, 2006–2010

Further information: Elections and political parties in Tuvalu

This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu as elected at the 2006 Tuvaluan general election:[1][2]

There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.[1] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.[1]

Apisai Ielemia was appointed to be the Prime Minister of Tuvalu;[2][3] and appointed his cabinet.

Main article: Politics of Tuvalu
Name Constituency First elected
Taukelina Finikaso Vaitupu 2006
Apisai Ielemia Vaitupu 2002
Sir Kamuta Latasi Funafuti 1992
Lotoala Metia Nukufetau 2006
Kausea Natano Funafuti 2002
Elisala Piita Nukufetau 2003
Falesa Pitoi Nanumaga 2006
Dr. Alesana Seluka Nui 2006
Sir Tomu Sione Niutao 1977-2002; 2006
Namoliki Sualiki Nukulaelae 2006
Italeli Taeia Nui 2006
Otinielu Tausi Nanumaga 1993
Tavau Teii Niutao 2003
Willy Telavi Nanumea 2006
Maatia Toafa Nanumea 2002

References

  1. ^ a b c Hassall, Graham (2006). "The Tuvalu General Election 2006". Democracy and Elections project, Governance Program, University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2006. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Tuvalu-news.tv". Apisai Ielemia New Prime Minister. 16 August 2006. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
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