Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua has announced an 11 member Cabinet this afternoon, 5 January 2026, after the appointments were made by King Tupou VI, under Clause 51(2) of the Constitution, effective from 31 December, 2025.

It has taken three weeks for a new Cabinet to be announced after Lord Fakafanua was chosen by Members of Parliament to be the country's Prime Minister Designate [2] on 15 December.

The Prime Minister's Office released a statement with the names, early this afternoon.

His Majesty’s Cabinet and portfolios

1. Lord Fakafanua,
   • Prime Minister,
   • Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change (MEIDECC),
   • Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Prisons
2. Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu,
   • Deputy Prime Minister,
   • Minister for Justice,
   • Minister for Trade and Economic Development
3. HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala,
   • Minister for His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services,
   • Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces
4. Hon. Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni,
   • Minister for Public Enterprises,
   • Minister for Health
5. Hon. Lataifaingata’a Tangimana,
   • Minister for Finance & National Planning,
6. Hon. Semisi Kioa Lafu Sika,
   • Minister for Tourism,
   • Minister for Infrastructure
7. Hon. Dr Taniela Liku’ohihifo Fusimalohi,
   • Minister for Lands, Survey, Planning and Natural Resources
8. Hon. Dr Mo’ale ‘Otunuku,
   • Minister for Education and Training
9. Hon. Sevenitini Toumo’ua,
   • Minister for Customs and Inland Revenue
10. Hon. Viliami Sisifa,
    • Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forests
    • Minister for Fisheries,
11. Hon. Fane Fotu Fituafe,
    • Minister for Internal Affairs, Employment, Women, Social Protection, Youth and Sports.