A former Deputy CEO of Tourism, Mary Magdalena Tafa Fifita was successful in her civil action, after a Supreme Court judge quashed the Public Service Commission's decision to dismiss and charge her with 27 charges of serious breach of discipline. The judge found that the charging process relied on a flawed investigation. In this case it was necessary for the PSC, to prove their charges, not for the person accused to disprove them. “The inquiry, did not ask itself the right questions,” stated the judge.
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Thursday 16 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 15 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Supreme Court ruling has restrained Tonga's Public Service Commission from advertising or recruiting a Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while suspending the appointment of Paula Ma’u as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. "The dispute at this level of Government, between Foreign Secretary and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by its nature is pressing; it’s potential to be damaging both domestically and internationally axiomatic," stated Mr Justice Cooper.
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Thursday 17 August 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Prime Minister, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku delivered the keynote address at the Polynesia Public Service Commissioners Sub-Regional Fono yesterday, in Nuku'alofa. The meeting is held from 16-18 August at Tanoa Hotel, and hosted by Public Service Commission.
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Saturday 8 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr. Reynold 'Ofanoa was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Health for four-years, from 6 July when he signed his contract with Government.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione ‘Akau’ola has been re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Public Enterprises.
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr Sela Moa was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Justice, effective on 24 June for a four-year term.
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Monday 17 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mr. Viliami 'Alamameita Takau, was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Tourism on 13 April 2023 for a four-year term.
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Tuesday 11 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione Fo'i'akau Lolohea has been appointed as the new Government Statistician for four-years.
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Wednesday 15 March 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Victorina Kioa was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the Public Service Commission for four-years, effective on 15 March.
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Friday 27 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Paula Pouvalu Ma'u is the new Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s Office effective on Friday, 27 January.
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Thursday 22 December 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mr. Michael Cokanasiga of Fiji has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Ministry of Revenue and Customs for four-years.
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Wednesday 10 November 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr. Viliami Toalei Manu has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests, starting November 1 for two-years.
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Friday 14 May 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rosamond Carter Bing has been re-appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, for four-years.
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Monday 11 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Pilimilose Balwyn Fa’otusia has been re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Finance for another four-years, starting January 4.
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Tuesday 24 March 2020
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Distaquaine Pele Tu‘ihalamaka is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, taking up the position from March 23 for four-years.
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Monday 16 March 2020
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr Lia Maka was re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Public Service Commission for a period of four-years, starting on March 16.
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Monday 11 November 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr Tangikina Moimoi Steen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Education and Training for two-years, starting on November 11.
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Tuesday 9 July 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mrs Temaleti Manakovi ‘a Pahulu of Kolomotu’a has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ministry of Justice for a four year term, the Public Service Commission announced recently.
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Thursday 18 April 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A long legal action brought by Busby Kautoke against the termination of his employment as Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet, has again been referred back to a Public Service Tribunal for re-determination.
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Tuesday 9 October 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Public Service Tribunal has been ordered by the Supreme Court, to re-determine for the second time an appeal by Busby Kautoke against the termination of his employment as Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet, in a legal dispute that has been ongoing for six-years.
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