Results for Government

I suggest that the ERC does little for Tonga's guest for good governance, accountability and transparency. Cutting edge research on governance suggests that nominating committees, remuneration committees, audit committees and other sub-committees for that matter do not necessarily provide for better governance, accountability and transparency. Suggested instead from governance literature is that these committees serve a "window dressing" purpose. Further, the same literature does not attribute improved performance to good governance. With that theoretical background I am confident ke fokotu'u atu 'oku 'ikai ke 'iai ha kakunga'a e ERC ki hono improving governance, accountability and transparency in the public sector. - A Funaki

At a two-day conference in Nuku'alofa this week civil societies and other community organisations are presenting their reports on a Reconciliation and Civic Education Programme that has been funded by the European Union in Tonga.

When Mr. Sevele took office as the Prime Minister of the kingdom, there were lots of hopes riding his appointment. To our dismay, the freedom of the press got more restrictions under his watch than any other time. - TamaFoa

The new CEOs for five government ministries will be announced toward the end of February.

The Emergency Powers (Public Safety and Public Security) Regulations 2008 renewed for 30 days on December 19, 2008 stands to expire on Saturday, January 17.

The Tongan government on Friday December 19 extended the Emergency Powers (Public Safety and Public Security) Regulations 2008 to January 3.

The Tonga Government will officially close down for ten days for its Christmas and New Year holidays, from December 23 to January 1.

Tonga's Minister of Finance, Hon. Afu'alo Matoto believes that elected Cabinet Ministers could abuse their authority if there is no strong Public Service in place to check and advise them during Tonga's political reform. By Pesi Fonua

Tonga's political reform process is currently in a limbo until commissioners are appointed and parliament has agreed on a few issues, the Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele confirmed while answering questions at a Press Conference in Nuku'alofa on Thursday, September 11.