His Majesty, King George Tupou V appointed Hon ‘Otenifi Afu'alo Matoto today as the Minister for Finance and National Planning. He is currently the Minister for Public Enterprises and Information and he retains those portfolios. His latest appointment is the culmination of 40 years of dedicated service to the Government and People of Tonga.
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Thursday 20 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 23 January 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Minister of Information, Hon Afu'alo Matoto, dismissed a report in one of the local papers today that the Minister of Finance, Hon. Siosiua 'Utoikamanu had resigned.
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Monday 22 March 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Starting in July heads of Tonga's government departments will be required to sign a working contract with government, setting out the duration of their service and their salaries.
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Thursday 30 May 2002
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Ministry of Labour and Commerce is trying a new approach towards law making and looking for more input from the community. From Matangi Tonga Magazine Vol. 17, no. 1, May 2002.
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Thursday 1 July 1999
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
High interest rates on loans from banks, particularly from the Tonga Development Bank, have caused concern among business people who say that it further restrains economic development due to a lack of capital funds. Matangi Tonga Magazine Vol. 14, no. 3, July 1999.
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Saturday 27 February 1999
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Afu‘alo Matoto has taken over the leadership role of the TDB at a time when the Bank is expected to play a major role in reviving the Tongan economy, by providing capital for the development of the agricultural, fisheries and tourism industries - areas that urgently need development to pull the country out of its current economic recession. But he says Tonga needs to first resolve its leadership crisis: “We need to crystallise our position and to take action.” By Pesi Fonua. Matangi Tonga Magazine Vol. 14, no. 1, January 1999.
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Thursday 1 October 1998
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
The value of the Tongan pa‘anga has continued to drop against the currencies of Tonga’s major trading partners during the past eight months.
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