Results for Government

The Information Unit at the Prime Minister's office will soon come under the jurisdiction of the new Department of Information, said Hon 'Afu'alo Matoto, Tonga's recently appointed Minister of Information.

Hon. 'Afu'alo Matoto the Minister for Public Enterprises was appointed as Tonga's first Minister of Information on Friday, July 20.

Three members of the Public Service Association PSA, Vili Vete, Mele 'Amanaki and Sione Taione presented a Letter of Petition to the Private Secretary of the king, Sateki 'Ahio at the Palace Office at 4 pm this afternoon.

Tonga's Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele, saying that the Public Servants' Association (PSA) is out of step with its new demands for the extension of the 60, 70, 80% salary rise for two more years and for a political reform to be implemented next year, has warned that civil servants should stay clear of politics.

As a result of the continuing monitoring of the security situation in the country, Government has extended the period for the state of emergency, but with some changes to the associated regulations.

Finance Minister and Chief Commissioner of Revenue, Hon Siosiua T.T. 'Utoikamanu, has announced the appointment of an external Special Advisor for Customs. He is also seeking assistance from an International Agency on tackling corruption.

The names of eleven new Heads of Department were announced on December 21 by Tonga's Public Service Commission, while another six HoD posts are expected to be filled by early next year.

There will be no Santa Claus or Christmas shopping in Central Nuku'alofa this year while the area remains a ghost town.

Tonga's Public Service Commission (PSC) will announce the 17 successful applicants for CEO positions with government departments before the end of the month.