FIFTY candidates had registered for the November 25 General Election, on the first day of registration in Tongatapu today and more have registered in the outer islands.

The Supervisor of elections Pita Vuki told Matangi Tonga that after mid-day today there was a steady flow of candidates queing up for registration and 10 women were among the candidates registered for Tongatapu.

The registration figures from the outer islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, Vava'u, Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu were still coming in.

Friday October 22 is the second and the final day for registration, starting at 10 am until 3 pm and the Supervisor expected he would release the names and registration numbers at 6 pm.

Candidates will draw their numbers after the registration closes at 3 pm, and their number will be their position on the ballot papers to be used in the election.

"Everything went smoothly today and I reckon most of the candidates have registered today with only a few remaining for tomorrow," said Pita. He estimated that the total number of candidates for the November election could reach 100 including those from the outer islands.

Registration of candidates runs from 10am-3pm and is held for two days on October 21-22 in Tongatapu, Vava'u, Ha'apai, 'Eua and the two Niuas.