The Tuvalu parliament has elected the opposition leader, Enele Sopoaga, as Prime Minister, following months of a political crisis.
Mr Sopoaga says he was elected by secret ballot and won by eight votes to four, with the Speaker abstaining.
The former prime minister, Willie Telavi, had attempted to stall a motion of no confidence in him, which opposition members had tried to bring for months.
After failing to call the parliament, the Prime Minister was ordered by the Governor-General to resume, however the Speaker Kamuta Latasi promptly adjourned Parliament again, citing the need for a by-election brought on by a resignation.
Late last week the Governor-General and the Prime Minister each attempted to sack the other in a constitutional stand-off, but politicians on Friday finally got to hold the vote of no confidence.
Mr Sopoaga says it is a victory for the people of Tuvalu, and after being sworn in today, will get down to the work of delivering to the people on issues like standards of living and security.
