About Us
Tuvalu consists of nine small islands in the Western Pacific, just south of the equator. The islands include Nanumea, Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Funafuti, Nukulaelae, and Nuilakita and the Tuvalu Education Department has provided education opportunities to these communities since independence in 1978.
The Honorable Timi Melei is the current Miniter of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) and he is ably supported by the Permanent Secretary (PS) Permanent Secretary Tufoua Panapa.
Education is the largest of the ministry’s departments, which include, sport, youth, library and archives, and pre-service training (Scholarships).

Staff Members

Hon. Timi Melei
Minister

Dr Tufoua Panapa
Chief Executive Officer

Dr Kepa Siose
Deputy Secretary

Tavau Siamua
Assistant Secretary

Niuone Eliuta
Assistant Secretary

Leitusi Irata
Higher Executive Officer

Falefaea N Tapumanaia
Ag. Personal Assistant

Susana Timoteo
Clerical Officer