Natano Ministry
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The Natano Ministry was the 15th ministry of the Government of Tuvalu, led by Prime Minister Kausea Natano. It succeeded the Sopoaga Ministry upon its swearing in by the acting Governor-General, Mrs. Teniku Talesi Honolulu, on 18 September 2019.[1][2]
King Charles III (8 September 2022 – present) (represented by the Rev. Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani)
Natano Ministry | |
|---|---|
 15th Cabinet of Tuvalu | |
| Date formed | 20 September 2019 |
| People and organisations | |
Head of state | Queen Elizabeth II (20 September 2019 – 8 September 2022) King Charles III (8 September 2022 – present) (represented by the Rev. Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani) |
Head of government | Kausea Natano |
Deputy head of government | Minute Alapati Taupo (20 September 2019 – 23 May 2022); Kitiona Tausi (from July 2022 to February 2024) |
Member party | Independent |
Opposition leader | None |
| History | |
| Election | 2019 Tuvaluan general election |
| Predecessor | Sopoaga Ministry |
| Successor | Teo Ministry |
Natano served as a Minister for Public Utilities and Industries in the Ielemia Ministry (2006-2010); and he was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Transport and Public Utilities in the Telavi Ministry (2010–2013).
Cabinet
Mrs. Teniku Talesi Honolulu, the acting Governor-General of Tuvalu convened the Parliament of Tuvalu to meet on 19 September 2019, at which Kausea Natano was elected as Prime Minister of Tuvalu.[2] Natano appointed the members of the Cabinet,[3][4] which met for the first time on 20 September 2019.[5]
| Portfolio | Minister | Constituency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano | Funafuti | |
| Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Fisheries & Trade | Minute Alapati Taupo[3][4][5] | Nanumaga | Died 23 May 2022.[6] |
| Kitiona Tausi | Nanumaga | Elected in the by-election held on 15 July 2022 and then appointed to the cabinet.[7][8] | |
| Minister for Justice, Communication & Foreign Affairs | Simon Kofe[3][4][5][9] | Funafuti | Kofe resigned in July 2023 to focus on the parliamentary work to amend the Constitution.[10] |
| Panapasi Nelesoni | Nukufetau | Appointed in August 2023.[11][12] | |
| Minister for Education, Youth & Sports | Timi Melei[3] | Nanumea | |
| Minister for Public Utilities & Environment | Ampelosa Manoa Tehulu[3] | Nanumea | |
| Minister of Finance | Seve Paeniu[3][13][14] | Nukulaelae | |
| Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender | Isaia Taape[3][4] | Vaitupu | |
| Minister for Home Affairs & Agriculture | Katepu Laoi[3] | Niutao | Died in April 2022.[15] |
| Sa'aga Talu Teafa[16] | Niutao | Won the Niutao by-election on 6 June 2022 following the death of Katepu Laoi.[17] | |
| Minister for Transport, Energy & Tourism | Nielu Meisake[3] | Vaitupu | |