Premier of Niue
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The Premier of Niue is Niue
's head of government
. He or she is elected by the Niue Assembly
, and forms a Cabinet consisting of him- or herself and three other members of the Assembly.
Sir Robert Rex
was continuously re-elected every three years from Niue's independence
in 1974 until his death in 1992.
Premiers of Niue
Niue
Niue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
's head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
. He or she is elected by the Niue Assembly
Niue Assembly
The Niue Assembly is the legislature of Niue. It consists of 20 members, 14 representatives of the villages and 6 elected on a common roll. Members are directly elected by universal suffrage, and serve a three year term...
, and forms a Cabinet consisting of him- or herself and three other members of the Assembly.
Sir Robert Rex
Robert Rex
Sir Robert Richmond Rex, KBE, CMG, was Premier of the Pacific island state of Niue from its establishment as a self-governing territory 19 October 1974 until his death in 1992...
was continuously re-elected every three years from Niue's independence
History of Niue
Niue was first settled by Polynesian sailors from Tonga around 900 AD. Further settlers arrived from Samoa around 1440 AD.-Early history:Until the beginning of the 18th century, there appears to have been no national government or national leader in Niue. Before that time, chiefs and heads of...
in 1974 until his death in 1992.
Premiers of NiueNiueNiue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
- Robert RexRobert RexSir Robert Richmond Rex, KBE, CMG, was Premier of the Pacific island state of Niue from its establishment as a self-governing territory 19 October 1974 until his death in 1992...
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(1st time) (12 December 1992 - 9 March 1993) - Frank LuiFrank LuiFrank Fakaotimanava Lui, CNZM is a former Premier of the Pacific Island state of Niue. Frank Lui was elected into office in the General Elections of early 1993, taking over from the interim premiership of Young Vivian, which was put in place following the passing of long-serving Premier Sir Robert...
(9 March 1993 - 26 March 1999) - Sani LakataniSani LakataniSani Elia Lagigietama Lakatani is a former Premier of Niue. He was a member of the Niue People's Party.-References:...
(26 March 1999 - 1 May 2002) - Young VivianYoung VivianMititaiagimene Young Vivian is a Niuean politician who has twice been the premier of his country. Representing the Niue People's Action Party, he defeated sitting premier Sani Lakatani in May 2002 elections. Vivian had previously served as premier for a brief period from 12 December 1992 to 9...
(2nd time) (1 May 2002 - 19 June 2008) - Toke TalagiToke TalagiToke Tufukia Talagi is the current premier of Niue. He was elected premier by the Niue Assembly on 19 June 2008, defeating the standing premier Young Vivian by fourteen votes to five, with one abstaining....
(19 June 2008 - present)