The Cabinet of Kiribati is the

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of the

Republic of Kiribati Kiribati (), officially the Republic of Kiribati ( gil, ibaberikiKiribati),Kiribati
''The Wor ...

. The initial text of the

Constitution of Kiribati The Constitution of Kiribati is the supreme law of Kiribati, which was implemented in 1979. The constitution was subsequently amended in the years 1995, 2016, and 2018. The constitution established the principles of the Bill of Rights and the pro ...

(art.40) specifies that the Cabinet "shall consist of the Beretitenti, the Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti and not more than 10 other Ministers, and the Attorney-General". Members of the Cabinet are appointed by the

President President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) *President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Automobiles * Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...

, from among

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(art.41). Since October 2016, a change of the Constitution text allows more than 10 ministries and retires the Attorney General from the Cabinet. All ministries but one are headquartered in

South Tarawa South Tarawa ( gil, Tarawa Teinainano) is the capital and hub of the Republic of Kiribati and home to more than half of Kiribati's population. The South Tarawa population centre consists of all the small islets from Betio in the west to Bonriki ...

, from

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Bikenibeu Bikenibeu is a settlement in Kiribati. It is located close to the southeastern corner of the Tarawa atoll, part of the island country of Kiribati. It is part of a nearly continuous chain of settlements along the islands of South Tarawa, which a ...

. The Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development is situated in

London, Kiribati London ( Gilbertese: ''Ronton''; historically: ''Londres'') is a settlement in Kiribati, located on the island of Kiritimati, within the archipelago of Line Islands. In 2015, it was inhabited by 1,899 people, making it the second most populated of ...

Kiritimati Kiritimati (also known as Christmas Island) is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word "Christmas" written in Gilbertese according to its phonolog ...

Current Cabinet

The current Cabinet consists of the following Ministers: The first nine ministers sworn in on 2 July 2020 at the State House in Bairiki (

) and include Dr Teuea Toatu, Willie Tokataake, Ruateki Tekaiara, Ribanataake Awira, Dr Tinte Itinteang, Boutu Bateriki, Booti Nauan, Martin Moreti and Taabeta Teakaiao. The remaining four ministers who was stranded in the outer islands, at their respective island, which include Alexander Teabo, Tarakabu Tofinga, Tekeeua Tarati and Mikarite Temari, will be sworn later.

Previous cabinets

From March 2016 to April 2020, President of Kiribati is

Taneti Maamau Taneti Maamau (modern spelling: Taaneti Mwamwau, born 16 September 1960) is an I-Kiribati politician who has served as the 5th President of Kiribati since 11 March 2016. Political career A member of Tobwaan Kiribati Party, he began his career ...

. His first cabinet includes

Alexander Teabo Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Al ...

and other politicians.

3rd Tong Cabinet 2011-2016

Following his re-election as president in January 2012, Anote Tong appointed the following Cabinet. Several of his previous ministers having lost their seat in the October 2011 parliamentary elections, he sought and obtained the support of newly elected MPs, notably from the Opposition Maurin Kiribati party. Maurin Kiribati members who joined the government also joined the BTK party. Party keys below indicate each minister's initial affiliation following the 2012 election. In October 2013, two ministers -Communications, transport and tourism Minister

Taberannang Timeon Taberannang “Peter” Timeon is an I-Kiribati politician, member of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu (parliament) for Tabiteuea North (last elected 2020). Until 2013, he was member of the Cabinet of Kiribati. In mid-October 2013, he has resigned fro ...

and Public works and energy Minister Kirabuke Teiaua- resigned, after revelations that they had received excessive allowance payments, and amidst calls that they be sacked for misconduct. They were replaced by Rimeta Beniamina and Waysang Kum Kee. Additionally,

Tangariki Reete Tangariki Reete is an I-Kiribati politician serving as the Speaker of the House of Assembly. She served as a Member of the House of Assembly from 2008 until 2020, during which she also served as the first Minister for Women, Youth and Social Af ...

was appointed to the newly created position of Minister for Women, Youth and Social Affairs. In February 2014,

Boutu Bateriki The Amazon river dolphin (''Inia geoffrensis''), also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale classified in the family Iniidae. Three subspecies are currently recognized: ''I. g. geoffrensis'' (Amazon rive ...

, the Minister for Labour (Maurin Kiribati), resigned after being charged with assaulting his former wife. He was replaced by

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2nd Tong Cabinet 2007-2011

As of June 2011:

1st Tong cabinet

2003–2007. *

Anote Tong Anote Tong (; born 11 June 1952 in Tabuaeran, Line Islands) is an I-Kiribati politician for the Pillars of Truth party and environmental activist with half Chinese heritage, who served as President of Kiribati, from 2003 to 2016. He won the elect ...

, also MFA *

Teima Onorio Teima Onorio (also as Teimwa) (born 1963) is an I-Kiribati politician who has been a Member of the House of Assembly since 1998. She served as Vice President of Kiribati from 2003 to 2016.

, also Minister for Education, Youth and Sport Development * Titabu Tabane, Attorney general * Ioteba Redfern, Minister for CIC * Natan Teewe, Minister for CTTD * Martin Tofinga, Minister for ELAD * Nabuti Mwemwenikarawa, Minister for FED * Natanaera Kirata, Minister for HMS * Amberoti Nikora, Minister for IA & SD * Bauro Tongaai, Minister for Labour * Tawita Temoku, Minister for the Line and Phoenix Islands Development * Tetabo Nakara, Minister for Fisheries NRD * James Taom, Minister for PWU

2nd Tito cabinet

In March 2002. *Hon.

Teburoro Tito Teburoro Tito (''modern'' spelling Tiito, pronounced Seetoh) (born 25 August 1953) is an I-Kiribati politician who served as the President and foreign minister of Kiribati from 1 October 1994 to 28 March 2003. He was elected for the first time in ...

, Beretitenti, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade *Hon.

Tewareka Tentoa Tewareka Tentoa (? - November 3, 2000) was an I-Kiribati politician who served as the Vice President of Kiribati for two terms from 1994 to 2000 under former President Teburoro Tito. Tentoa was from Onotoa in the Gilbert Islands. Tentoa died in off ...

, vice-president (deceased 2000), Minister for Home Affairs and Rural Development, then Beniamina Tinga *Hon. Willie Tokataake, Minister for Education, Science and Technology *Hon. Beniamina Tinga, Minister for Finance and Economic Planning *Hon.

, Minister for Environment and Natural Development, resigned within a year *Hon. Kataotika Teeke, Minister for Health, Family Planning and Social Welfare *Hon. Manraoi Kaiea (Marakei), Minister for Communications and Tourism *Hon. Tanieru Awerika, Commerce, Industry and Employment *Hon. Emile Schutz, Works and Energy *Hon. Teiraoi Tetabea, Line and Phoenix Islands Development

1st Tito cabinet

Cabinet Ministers 1994-1998: *

, VP and HA & RD *Hon. Kataotika Tekee (North Tarawa), Health, Family Planning and SW *Hon. Manraoi Kaiea (Marakei), Transport C Tourism *Hon. Emile Schutz (Abaiang), Works & Energy *Hon. Tanieru Awerika (Arorae), CI Employment *Hon. Beniamina Tinga (Nikunau), Finance & Economic Planning *Hon.

(Maiana), Environment & Natural Rural Development *Hon. Willie Tokataake (Abemama), Education, Science and Technology *Hon. Teiraoi Tetabea (Betio), Line and Phoenix Islands Development *Hon. Tiim Taekiti (Butaritari) *Hon. Timbo Keariki (Kiritimati) *Hon. Tewareka Boorau (Beru) *Hon. Michael N. Takabwebwe, Attorney General, ex-officio.

Teannaki cabinet

Cabinet announced on 8 June 1991 - 1994. *Hon.

Teatao Teannaki Teatao Teannaki (15 June 1935– 11 October 2016) was an I-Kiribati political figure who served as President of Kiribati from 1991 until 1994. He was first elected to represent Abaiang in the House of Assembly of the Gilbert Islands. Teatao Te ...

, ''Beretitenti'' (from

Abaiang Abaiang, also known as Apaiang, Apia, and in the past, Charlotte Island, in the Northern Gilbert Islands, is a coral atoll of Kiribati, located in the west-central Pacific Ocean. Abaiang was the island of the first missionary to arrive in the ...

) was sworn in on 3 June 1991. National Progressive Party, *Hon. Taomati Iuta (Beru), vice-president and Minister for Finance and Economic Planning. *Hon. Boanareke Boanareke (Tamana), Inatoa Tebania (Onotoa), Tiwau Awira (Nikunau) from January 1991, Teaiwa Tenieu (Tabiteuea North), all members of the

Kiribati Protestant Church The Kiribati Protestant Church (KPC) and earlier, the Gilbert Islands Protestant Church, is a Protestant Christian denomination in Kiribati. With approximately 10,000 members,Anterea Kirata Kaitaake (Abemama) and Remuera Tateraka (Maiana), both Roman Catholics, *The northern islands by Tamwi Naotarai (Betio), Baitika Toum (North Tarawa), and Binata Tetaeka (Makin), as well as the ''Beretitenti'' himself. All these Ministers were Catholics, but the member for North Tarawa (Mormon). * Hon. Ieremia Tabai, GCMG (Nonouti), resigned 15 January 1991, replaced by Tiwau Awira * Hon. Michael N. Takabwebwe, Attorney General, ''ex-officio''.

3rd Tabai cabinet

1987–1991. *Hon.

Ieremia Tabai Ieremia Tienang Tabai (modern spelling: Tabwai; born 16 December 1949) is an I-Kiribati politician who served as the first Beretitenti President of the Republic of Kiribati, after being the youngest ever Chief minister of the Commonwealth of ...

, Beretitenti and Minister for Foreign Affairs *Hon.

, vice-president and Minister of Finance and Economic Development *Hon. Babera Kirata (Onotoa) for Home and Decentralisation *Hon. Raion Bataroma (Arorae) for Trade, Industry and Labour, resigned 1990 * Hon. Ataraoti Bwebwenibure (Marakei) for Education *Hon. Baitika Toum (North Tarawa) for World and Energy *Hon. Boanareke Boanareke (Tamana) *Hon. Rotaria Ataia (Maiana) for Health and Family Planning *Hon. Taomati Iuta (Beru) for Natural Resource Development *Hon. Tiwau Awira (Nikunau) *Hon. Uera Rabaua (Butaritari) for Communications *Hon. Ieruru Karotu (Aranuka) (deceased 15 February 1990), then Tekinaiti Kateie, (Abemama) for the Line and Phoenix Group of Islands. *Hon. Michael N. Takabwebwe, Attorney General.

3rd Tabai cabinet

Cabinet Ministers 1984- 1987 *Hon. Babera Kirata, OBE (Onotoa) *Hon. Baitika Toum (North Tarawa) *Hon. Binata Tetaeka (Makin) *Hon. Boanareke Boanareke (Tamana) *Hon. Taomati Iuta (Beru) *Hon. Teewe Arobati (Abemama) *Hon. Tiwau Awira (Nikunau) *Hon. Uera Rabaua (Butaritari) *Hon. Michael N. Takabwebwe, Attorney General, ''ex-officio''.

2nd Tabai cabinet

1982. Cabinet Ministers 1982 - 1984 *Hon. Ataraoti Bwebwenibure (Marakei) *Hon. Babera Kirata (Onotoa) *Hon. Baitika Toum (North Tarawa) *Hon. Boanareke Boanareke (Tamana) *Hon. Ieremia Tata (Butaritari) *Hon. Taomati Iuta (Beru) *Hon. Tewee Arobati (Abemama) *Hon. Tiwau Awira (Nikunau) *Hon. R L. Davel, Attorney general, ''Ex-officio''

1st Tabai cabinet

1979–1982. The following government was announced on 20 July 1979: *

, President *

, vice-president and Minister for Home Affairs * Hon. Abete Merang (South Tarawa), for Health and Community Affairs * Hon. Babera Kirata (Onotoa), for Works and Communications * Hon. Taomati Iuta (Beru), for Trade, Industry and Labour * Hon. Ieremia Tata (Butaritari) for Education, Training and Culture * Hon.

Roniti Teiwaki Roniti Teiwaki is an I-Kiribati politician. After the 1974 general election, he became member of the Cabinet of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands of Naboua Ratieta as Minister of Education, Training and Culture, then confirmed from March 1978 a ...

(Betio) for Natural Resource Development * Hon. Teewe Arobati (Abemama) for Line and Phoenix Group * Hon. Tiwau Awira (Nikunau) for Finance * CJ (Joe) Lynch, then Michael Jennings, Attorney General, ''ex-officio''

References

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