Samiu Vaipulu
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Samiu Kuita Vaipulu (born 24 December 1952)[1] is a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was the Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2014 and is currently Minister for Trade and Economic Development.
Quick Facts Minister for Justice and Prisons, Prime Minister ...
Samiu Vaipulu | |
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Minister for Justice and Prisons | |
Assumed office 25 January 2021 | |
Prime Minister | Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa Siaosi Sovaleni |
Preceded by | Sione Vuna Fa'otusia |
Minister for Trade and Economic Development | |
In office 10 October 2019 – 25 January 2021 | |
Prime Minister | Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa |
Preceded by | Tevita Tu'i Uata |
Succeeded by | Tatafu Moeaki |
Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga | |
In office 5 January 2011 – 30 December 2014 | |
Prime Minister | Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō |
Preceded by | Viliami Tangi |
Succeeded by | Siaosi Sovaleni |
Minister for Infrastructure | |
In office 7 January 2013 – 30 December 2014 | |
Preceded by | himself (as Minister for Transport and Works) |
Succeeded by | ‘Etuate Lavulavu |
Minister for Justice | |
In office 10 November 2009 – 1 September 2011 | |
Prime Minister | Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō Feleti Sevele |
Succeeded by | Clive Edwards |
Member of Parliament for Vavaʻu 15 | |
Assumed office 26 November 2010 | |
Preceded by | none (constituency established) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-12-24) 24 December 1952 (age 71) |
Political party | Independent |
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