The historical opening Tonga's newly reformed parliament on Thursday, January 13, will be "a soft opening", in the absence of King George Tupou V there will be no fanfare, brass bands or marching school children.
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Monday 10 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 24 December 2010
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California,USA
The comparison of Parliamentarians needing to possess honesty and integrity with the Chairman of TRL, was at the least interesting. If we go by the current line-up of 26 Parliamentarians as the test, there are 2 Nobles under criminal charges awaiting the Courts decision; 8 Parliamentarians linked to the burning of Nuku'alofa in 2006. . . - 'Etuate Finau.
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Wednesday 22 December 2010
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Auckland, New Zealand
So far all that I've expected from the system that we've wished for has come into being. While it isn't perfect, it has been a relatively smooth transition so far and for that I'm optimistic. Relevant but hardly ever mentioned in these debates is the need for good opposition to keep government honest and to the task. Democracy works best for everyone if those who govern and those in opposition are both competent. - Sefita Hao'uli
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Tuesday 21 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
LORD Lasike was recommended as the new Speaker with Lord Tu'i'afitu as Deputy Speaker by the 26 members of Tonga's Legislative Assembly at this afternoon's Special Meeting in Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 21 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
One of the two nominees for Tongan Prime Minister has received a majority vote in a secret ballot this morning and the Interim Speaker is now on his way to meet with the king shortly after 11:00 am this morning to give him the result before announcing it to the Legislature. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Monday 20 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
After the speeches by the two nominees for Prime Minister Designate were completed late this afternoon, the Interim Speaker Lord Tupou was informed that the King would not be available to receive him today.
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Monday 20 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The House is clearly divided between the political party PTOA and the independent members with the nobles, and the tone of the speeches this morning is more for the ears of the converts than the unbelievers. by Pesi Fonua.
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Sunday 19 December 2010
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California,USA
One of the fundamental challenges that the new Government will face is inheriting an extremely depressed economy that depends on foreign aids and remittances. Tonga is not alone in this problem, most economies around the world are facing major problems like us . . . - Thomas M (Soni) Uata.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Paati Temokalati 'a e 'Otumotu Anga'ofa (PTOA) called a press conference this afternoon and invited members of the local media to ask questions.
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Wednesday 8 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A bloc of 15 Members of Parliament have agreed on one nomination for Tonga's new Prime Minister, which was submitted on Tuesday, December 7, according to a People's Representative.
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Thursday 2 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga'sSupervisor of Elections, Pita Vuki, expects to close the Results of the Writ of Election today at 4:30 pm.
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Tuesday 30 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Candidate Siosaia Moehau, who was four votes behind the winner of the Tongatapu 6 seat in the November 25 election, has requested a recount of his ballot with the Electoral Commission in Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 26 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Supervisor of the Election, Pita Vuki read the full results of Tonga's General Election for 17 People's Representatives to the Legislative Assembly tonight on Tongan television and radio. Download results here:
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Thursday 25 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The former Speaker of the House, Hon Tu'ilakepa was re-elected into the Tonga Legislative Assembly today, November 25, while two new MPs Hon. Vaea and Hon. Tu'i'afitu will enter the House.
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Thursday 25 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
People's representatives results at 8pm from all polling places on Tongatapu. Also results of the Nobles' Representatives election: as follows:
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Thursday 25 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With early results coming in from individual polling stations the names of the leading candidates in Tonga's General Election are expected to be clear by 9:00 pm tonight after thousands of people turned out for the polls on an overcast day. Photos by Linny Folau, Pesi Fonua and Mary Lyn Fonua.
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Thursday 25 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three of the king's Law Lords: Lord Tufui, Lord Tupou and Lord Dalgety, cast their votes for the first time at the 2010 Nobles Election this morning, together with about 19 of Tonga's traditional nobles who were present to cast their votes at the Palace Office in Nuku'alofa between 10:00 - 11:00am.
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Thursday 25 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A delegation of 14 observers, nine Australians and five New Zealanders, are in Tonga to observe Tonga's parliamentary election today Thursday, November 25.
Invited by the government of Tonga, the New Zealand observers are led by New Zealand parliamentarian John Hayes. His delegation includes Shane Jones, MP; Chester Borrows MP; David Parker MP and Noel Scott a former MP.
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Tuesday 23 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione Keuate Tupouniua's name was struck off the list of candidates for this Thursday's Parliamentary Election this afternoon, November 23 by Chief Justice, Hon Michael Dishington.
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Tuesday 23 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Ahongalu Fusimalohi, an Oceania Football Confederation OFC Member and the Head of Tonga's Football Federation has been banned by the FIFA Ethics Committee from any football related activity for three years and fined $US10,000.
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