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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 22:24

Minister for Police and Public Enterprises, Hon. Piveni Piukala. Nuku'alofa. 3 October 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Tonga Airports Limited (TAL) CEO, Mr. Edgar Cocker has been suspended, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Piveni Piukala, told a media briefing on Friday.

"The Tonga Airports CEO is on suspension pending further investigation..." 

The Minister made allegations against Mr Cocker.

Mr. Cocker was appointed CEO of TAL in July 2024.

He has previously served as Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet at the Tonga Prime Minister’s Office, Acting Secretary for Foreign Affairs, CEO Lulutai Airlines Ltd., CEO Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, and CEO of Ministry of Tourism.

Pacific Islands [2]
Tonga [3]
Minister for Public Enterprises [4]
CEO Tonga Airports [5]
Edgar Cocker [6]
Government [7]

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