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Lavulavu & Tapueluelu lost seats in Parliament

THE Legislative Assembly of Parliament today unseated ‘Etuate Lavulavu as People’s Representative of Vava’u 16 electoral constituency following the Supreme Court’s ruling at the weekend.

Parliament to reconvene Monday

THE Legislative Assembly of Tonga will reconvene for its current sitting next Monday, February 1st, 2016 after it was adjourned for more than three months.

Tonga Public Accounts Committee Workshop Programme

“Capacity development should NOT be a one-time occurrence. Rather, it should be an ongoing exercise spread throughout the term as Members need to familiarize themselves with practices and procedures but when it comes to issues that are regularly raised in the House- such as budget oversight and the scrutiny of bills- then members need to be constantly updated”

“Confidence in Parliament crucial for survival of its good reputation” say Lord Speaker

(R-L)Speaker Lord Tu'ivakano & Deputy Clerk, Dr. Sione Vikilani

CONFIDENCE and trust in the Parliament of any democratic country Tonga included is crucial for the survival of its good reputation.