2020 in Niue
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The following lists events that happened during 2020 in Niue.
Incumbents
[edit]- Monarch: Elizabeth II
- 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
[edit]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
[edit]- 15 July – Toke Talagi, former Premier (born 1951)[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.