Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu
| Lord Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Lord Tuʻivakano |
| Preceded by | ‘Uliti Uata |
| Member of Parliament for Vavaʻu | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1962 |
| Political party | none (Nobles' Representative) |
Lord Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu (born October 3, 1962[1]), more commonly styled Lord Tuʻiʻafitu, is a Tongan clergyman, politician and Lord of the Realm.[2]
He has a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Siaʻatoutai Theological College, and two Master of Arts degrees, in Political Science and in Public Policy, both from the Australian National University.[3]
He began his career in national politics when he was elected to Parliament as Noble's Representative for Vavaʻu in the November 2010 general election.[4] He was appointed Deputy Speaker in the Legislative Assembly. On 5 July 2012, he was appointed Minister for Health in Prime Minister Lord Tuʻivakano's Cabinet, following ‘Uliti Uata's resignation to join the Opposition.[5]
References
- ↑ Official biography on the website of the Parliament of Tonga
- ↑ Official biography on the website of the Parliament of Tonga
- ↑ "Lord Tuʻiʻafitu", Parliament of Tonga
- ↑ Official biography on the website of the Parliament of Tonga
- ↑ "PM's new Cabinet short of ministers", Matangi Tonga, 9 July 2012