Toaripi Lauti was the Chief Minister of the
Ellice Islands from 1975 to 1978 when Tuvalu became an independent country. He became the first Prime Minister of Tuvalu after that.
Notes • Tuilimu served as acting prime minister following the death of Ionatana. • Sir
Iakoba Italeli resigned as
Governor-General on 22 August 2019 to contest a seat in parliament in the
2019 general election. • Sir
Tofiga Vaevalu Falani was appointed as Governor-General on 29 September 2021, during the term of prime minister
Kausea Natano • King
Charles III acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, during the term of prime minister Kausea Natano. ==Timeline==