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Crown Prince named as member of new cabinet [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 14:48.  Updated on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 09:50.

Tonga’s new Cabinet Ministers, clockwise from left: 1. Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke (PM), 2. Hon. Dr Taniela Liku'ohihifo Fusimalohi, 3. HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, 4. Hon. Dr ‘Uhilamoelangi Fasi, 5. Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala, 6. Hon. Mo’ale Finau, 7. Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu, 8. Hon. Dr. Ana ‘Akau’ola, 9. Hon. Sinaitakala Tu’itahi, 10, Hon. Dr. Siosiua Halavatau, 11. Hon. Kapeli Lanumata. Photo composite: Matangi Tonga Online.

By Tupou Vaipulu Jr.

Prime Minister, Hon Dr. ‘Aisake Eke announced his new cabinet ministers at the St. George Building in Nuku’alofa, today, 28 January 2025.

Among the 11 ministers is HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a Ulukalala, named Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF). There are no other nobles in the new cabinet.

Hon Dr. Eke said that the new cabinet ministers will begin their term effective immediately. According to the list, no former ministers from the previous cabinet were named.

There are four unelected members of the new cabinet including two women, Dr. Ana 'Akau'ola and Sinai Tu'itahi, and two men, Siosiua Halavatau and the Crown Prince.

Edit: Hon Dr. Eke said that a formality to hand out the new cabinet ministers' appointment letters will be held on Thursday, 30 January 2024.

Cabinet Ministers:

1.    Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke (Tongatapu PR05)

  • Prime Minister
  • Minister for Finance
  • Minister for Fisheries
  • Minister for His Majesty’s Prisons

2.    Hon. Dr Taniela Liku'ohihifo Fusimalohi (‘Eua PR11)

  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Minister for Infrastructure
  • Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communication and Climate Change (MEIDECC)

3.    HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala (Appointed)

  • Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF)

4.    Hon. Dr ‘Uhilamoelangi Fasi (Tongatapu PR02)

  • Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
  • Minister for Education

5.    Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala (Tongatapu PR07)

  • Minister for Police
  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
  • Minister for Public Enterprises

6.    Hon. Mo’ale Finau (Ha'apai PR12)

  • Minister for Justice
  •  Minister for Tourism

7.    Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu (Tongatapu PR04)

  • Minister for Revenue and Customs

8.    Hon. Dr. Ana ‘Akau’ola (Appointed)

  • Minister for Health

9.    Hon. Sinaitakala Tu’itahi (Appointed)

  • Minister for Internal Affairs

10.    Hon. Dr. Siosiua Halavatau (Appointed)

  • Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forests (MAFF)

11.    Hon. Kapeli Lanumata (Tongatapu PR10)

  • Minister for Trade and Economic Development

PM Hon Dr. 'Aisake Eke announces list of new cabinet ministers. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 28 January 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

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