| David Tosul MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity | |
| In office 23 March 2013 –11 June 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Moana Carcasses Kalosil Joe Natuman |
| Preceded by | Steven Kalsakau |
| Succeeded by | Christope Emelee |
| MP for Pentecost | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | National United Party (2002-2012) People's Progress Party (2012-2013) Land and Justice Party (2013-) |
| Alma mater | University of the South Pacific |
David Tosul is a Vanuatuan politician.
He studied at the Tagabe Agriculture College from 1982 to 1984, then studied agriculture at the Alafua campus at the University of the South Pacific in Apia, Samoa from 1989 to 1990. He worked in the field of agricultural administration before going into politics. [1]
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is an intergovernmental organisation and public research university with locations spread throughout a dozen countries in Oceania. It is an international centre for teaching and research on Pacific culture and environment. USP's academic programmes are recognised worldwide, attracting students and staff from throughout the Pacific region and internationally.
Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. From 1900 to 1919, it was the capital of German Samoa. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island. Apia is the only city in Samoa and falls within the political district (itūmālō) of Tuamasaga.
Samoa, officially the Independent State ofSamoa and, until 4 July 1997, known as Western Samoa, is a country consisting of two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, and four smaller islands. The capital city is Apia. The Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a unique Samoan language and Samoan cultural identity.
Representing the centre-left National United Party, he was first elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu as MP for Pentecost Island in the 2002 general election. He retained his seat in 2004, 2008 and 2012. [1]
The Vanuatu National United Party is a political party in Vanuatu. It was founded by Vanuatu's independence leader Walter Lini when he broke away from the Vanua'aku Pati. It is a social democratic party which traditionally received most of its support from English speakers.
The Parliament is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Pentecost Island is one of the 83 islands that make up the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu.
In April 2012, he crossed the floor to the People’s Progressive Party, led by the then Prime Minister Sato Kilman. [2] In March 2014, Kilman resigned, no longer having the support of a majority in Parliament. New Prime Minister Moana Carcasses Kalosil (of the Green Confederation) appointed Tosul as his Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity. [3] In September 2013, Tosul joined Ralph Regenvanu's Land and Justice Party. [4]
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu is the head of government of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu is a Vanuatu politician. He had been Prime Minister of Vanuatu from June 2015 to February 2016. Kilman was previously Prime Minister from December 2010 to April 2011 and from May to June 2011, though his premiership was subsequently annulled by a court of law. He was elected Prime Minister again on 26 June 2011, thus beginning his first legally recognised term in the premiership; he served until 23 March 2013. He is also the current Leader of the People's Progress Party. He is an MP from Lakatoro on Malekula Island.
Moana Carcasses Kalosil is a politician in Vanuatu. He was Prime Minister of Vanuatu from March 2013 to May 2014. He was the first naturalized citizen of Vanuatu to become the country's prime minister.
With Regenvanu, he crossed the floor on 15 May 2014 to help bring down the Carcasses government. New Prime Minister Joe Natuman maintained Tosul at his post as Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. [5] He lost office on 11 June 2015 when the Natuman government was ousted in a motion of no confidence. [6]
Joe Natuman, born 24 November 1952, is a ni-Vanuatu politician, member of the Vanua'aku Pati.
A motion of no-confidence, alternatively vote of no confidence, or (unsuccessful) confidence motion, is a statement or vote which states that a person in a position of responsibility is no longer deemed fit to hold that position, perhaps because they are inadequate in some respect, are failing to carry out obligations, or are making decisions that other members feel detrimental. As a parliamentary motion, it demonstrates to the head of state that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in the appointed government. If a no confidence motion is passed against an individual minister they have to give their resignation along with the entire council of ministers.
