The Tonga Government is currently in a “caretaker mode” under the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Kuita Vaipulu and the current Cabinet Ministers, the Prime Minister's Office, advised today, 6 January, the first working day of the government for the New Year 2025.
“The normal business of Government, and the day-to-day administration of all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies shall continue as usual, the PMO stated.
“During the caretaker period Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies shall not make or enter into any new financial commitments by or on behalf of the Government and no new policies are to be made or
implemented.”
The caretaker Government will continue until the appointment process for the Prime Minister Designate, Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke and the appointment of his new Cabinet Ministers is completed in accordance with the Act of Constitution of Tonga.
“This process is anticipated to be completed within the next few weeks,” stated the PMO
After the new Government under the Prime Minister Designate commences work, the appointments of the current Cabinet Ministers will be revoked, pursuant to the Act of Constitution of Tonga, the Laws of Tonga and Government Policy Directives.
The Office of the Prime Minister promised to issue a public announcement “in due course of the commencement of the new Government”.
