Natano Ministry | |
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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 |
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]
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).