2020 in Niue
Incumbents
- Premier: Toke Talagi (until 11 June) Dalton Tagelagi (from 11 June)
- Speakers of the Assembly: Togiavalu Pihigia (until 10 June) Hima Douglas (from 11 June)
Events
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania
- 3 April – Even though no cases were reported in the territory, the government banned visitors from countries highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
- 30 May – Premier Toke Talagi, in office for twelve years, lost his seat in general elections were held in the country.[2][3]
Deaths
- 15 July – Toke Talagi, former Premier (b. 1951).[4][5]
References
- "Coronavirus: A look at cases and restrictions in the Pacific". 20 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- Premier of Niue loses seat in election Radio New Zealand, 1 June 2020
- Niue elections scheduled for next month Radio New Zealand, 16 April 2020
- "Sir Toke Talagi, longtime premier of Niue, dies". RNZ. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- "Former Premier of Niue Sir Toke Talagi dies aged 69". Tagata Pasifika. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
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