Tonga's Royal Land Commission is on the final phase of its three-year work program to inquire into and review Tonga's existing Land Acts and practices, with the continuation of a wide range of public hearings in Tonga this month and in Australia in March.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Saturday 22 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
When the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Lasike presented to Parliament on January 14, what he called the first audited report on the financial status of the Tonga Legislative Assembly this century, he opened up a can of worms, as members queried irregularities in the Legislature's accounts. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.
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Wednesday 19 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The dire state of the Tongan economy was presented to the House at its first meeting on Friday January 14, when the new Minister of Finance Hon. Sunia Fili told the House that during the past six months government had collected only 46% of the revenue it expected. From the House, by Pesi Fonua
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Tuesday 18 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative of Assembly of Tonga was adjourned indefinitely on Friday night, January 14, after members sat overtime until 9:00pm and passed two Bills.
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Friday 14 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongatapu People's Representative Siosifa Tu'utafaiva has been voted by the House as the new Chairman of the Whole House Committee during this afternoon's session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly, following his unexplained absence during the morning.
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Friday 14 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twenty-five of the 26 new Members of Parliament were sworn in this morning at Parliament House, with the exception of Tongatapu People's Representative, Siosifa Tu'utafaiva (TT6) who was absent, and may be sworn-in later.
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Thursday 13 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Princess Regent HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita arrived in pouring rain to open the first session Tonga's Legislative Assembly under the new system of government, shortly after 10:00am today at Parliament House, Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 10 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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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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