The Tonga government has appointed Semisi Sika as the new Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism, replacing Etuate Lavulavu.
Mr Sika, a prominent businessman, was first elected to parliament in 2010 in the Tongatapu No 2 constituency.
In February Mr Lavulavu lost his seat after he was found guilty on three counts of conspiracy to commit bribery during the 2014 election campaign on Vava'u.