The Cabinet of Kiribati is the cabinet (executive branch) of the government of the Republic of Kiribati.
The initial text of the Constitution of Kiribati (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, from among Members of Parliament (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, from Betio to Bikenibeu. The Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development is situated in London, Kiribati on Kiritimati.
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 (South Tarawa) 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. His first cabinet includes Alexander Teabo 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 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 was appointed to the newly created position of Minister for Women, Youth and Social Affairs.
In February 2014, Boutu Bateriki, the Minister for Labour (Maurin Kiribati), resigned after being charged with assaulting his former wife. He was replaced by Martin Moreti.
2nd Tong Cabinet 2007-2011
As of June 2011:
1st Tong cabinet
2003–2007.
Anote Tong, also MFA
Teima Onorio, 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, Beretitenti, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Hon. Tewareka Tentoa, 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. Anote Tong, 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: