Judgment on dismissal of broadcaster next week [1]
Friday, July 14, 2017 - 22:13
A judgment on a judicial review filed by the former General Manager of Tonga Broadcasting Commission Nanise Fifita against government, on the termination of her contract is expected to be released on Friday, July 21.
The hearing was held for a day and a half starting on Tuesday, June 20 before Lord Chief Justice O.G. Paulsen.
The Chief Justice is expected to release his written judgment to counsel, at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa.
Filed on 17 May, the judicial review is against the Tonga Broadcasting Commission and Minister for Public Enterprises, regarding her dismissal and termination of her renewed contract on 1 May.
Nanise seeks the court's declaration that her dismissal was illegal