Hon Ruth Dyson has been given the Community and Voluntary Sector portfolio in the Cabinet changes just announced by the Prime Minister. Ms Dyson's other responsibilities are Minister for Social Development and Employment, Senior Citizens and Disability Issues. This change brings responsibility for the Community and Voluntary Sector into Cabinet and Ms Dyson is ranked 11th.

Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is continuing as a Minister outside Cabinet and as Minister of Pacific Island Affairs. She will also be Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment, Trade, and Economic Development.