A Motion for a Vote of No Confidence against the Prime Minister, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni (Hon. Hu'akavameiliku) and the Prime Minister’s response, will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga next week on Tuesday, 3 December, 2024, the Office of the Legislative Assembly confirmed in a statement last night.
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Tuesday 26 November 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 25 November 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An intention to move a Motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku (Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni) was submitted by Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke in a group of 10 members of parliament, on Saturday, 23 November, the Lord Speaker's office confirmed this morning.
Thursday 23 May 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga passed the first reading of the 2024/2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 today. They are planning for expenditure of $899.2 million, with $452.3 million to be funded by Government and $446.9 million from development partners. The second reading is scheduled for 6 June.
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Saturday 9 March 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A tree planting ceremony at the Fale Alea compound in Nuku'alofa on 7 March was initiated by the Speaker of the House, Lord Fakafānua and the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy, Mr Ruan Dewen. A total of $151,893.62 pa'anga was granted by the Chinese Government to the Legislative Assembly’s Tree Planting Initiative and nurseries in Tonga can apply for grants of up to $10,000 under the program.
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Tuesday 13 February 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga held its first sitting for 2024, on Monday 12 February, with the Acting Speaker, Lord Tu'iha'angana swearing in Tonga’s new Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Siale 'Akau'ola.
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Friday 9 February 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
After a three-months-long break, the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene from Monday 12 February 2024 at 2:00pm, to continue its proceedings of the 2023 parliamentary session. The Assembly has approved extended leave for two members: the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, who have been absent from the House for longer than three months.
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Thursday 11 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga which convened on Wednesday 10 May was adjourned to resume on Monday, 15 May after a day of deliberations.
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Wednesday 10 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga convened on Wednesday 10 May and started discussing pending agendas, including Government Annual Reports and Constituency Reports.
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Wednesday 22 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members of Parliament will take part in an induction program from 27 February to 1 March, to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the Legislature and their duties.
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Tuesday 31 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga reconvened its first meeting for 2023 this morning, Tuesday, 31 January when one new MP was sworn in.
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Friday 27 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene its first meeting for 2023 on Tuesday, 31 January, after its last sitting in December 2022.
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Friday 18 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The time for critical action on Climate Change is now, Tonga's Speaker Lord Fakafanua said during an Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Egypt, during the 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 27).
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Wednesday 12 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A program to encourage women's leadership, saw young women take seats in Tonga's Legislative Assembly to experience the decision-making process for themselves, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child in Nuku’alofa on 11 October. About 30 girls are participating in the event which concludes on 14 October.
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Monday 10 August 2020
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Fusitu’a has lost his seat in parliament after a long absence from the Legislative Assembly since 5 August 2019. His seat for the Nobles' Representative of Niuatoputapu and Niuafo’ou has been declared vacant.
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Monday 1 June 2020
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A parliamentary briefing to inform Tonga’s civil society organizations about the national budget and its process was held on 29 May at the Tanoa Hotel, Nuku’alofa.
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Thursday 1 March 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will temporarily relocate and resume its session on Monday, March 5 at the Tonga National Center in Tofoa. However, this area of Tofoa underwent a zone change in order for the parliament to meet there.
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Wednesday 10 January 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will be opened tomorrow, Thursday 11 January 2018, at 10:30am, by a commission of three Nobles comprising of HSH Prince Tu’ipelehake, Lord Fakatulolo and Lord Luani.
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Wednesday 27 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The last day of deliberation for the Legislative Assembly of Tonga has been tentatively set for tomorrow Thursday, August 28.
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Wednesday 13 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Defence Services is now known as "His Majesty’s Armed Forces" and the Commander of the Tonga Defence Services renamed as "Chief of the Defence Staff".
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Wednesday 8 June 2005
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
On Monday, Tonga's former Speaker was refused an opportunity to rebut a claim by the House Finance Committee that about $108,000 was unaccounted for during the change over period to the new Speaker.
Both the Chairman of the House and the Speaker denied a request by the former Speaker, Noble Tu'ivakano, to reply to what he said were damaging allegations made by the Finance Committee. Tonga Legislative Assembly, Minute no. 3, Monday June 6, 2005. From the House, by Pesi Fonua
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