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Construction Phase of Tonga’s New Parliament Building Officially Launched
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua, delivered official remarks on behalf of the Members of Parliament to mark the commencement of the construction phase for Tonga’s new Parliament House — Fale Alea ‘o Tonga. In his speech,...
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Official Opening of the 2025 Legislative Assembly Session
His Majesty King Tupou VI will officially open the 2025 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga on Friday, 23rd May 2025. The Opening Ceremony will mark the formal commencement of parliamentary proceedings for the year and will be attended by...
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2024 Parliamentary Session to Conclude with Soft Closing Ceremony.
Nuku—will deliver the address from the Throne. The address from the Throne will be delivered by Lord Ma'afu. This ceremony marks the formal conclusion of the 2024/2025 parliamentary term.
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Parliament to reconvene on May 1
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will resume its proceedings at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, following its adjournment earlier this month on April 9. The upcoming session will cover a range of matters, including constituency parliamentary reports,...
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Niua 17 MP Engages with Government Officials and Communities During 2024 Parliamentary Visit
aim to connect with students, educators, and families, addressing educational needs and community concerns. This visit marks the continuation of Hon. Hui’s constituency engagement at Niuatoputapu, which began last week. The annual parliamentary visit is...
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MPs Briefed on Stakeholder EIA Consultation for Proposed New Fale Alea Building
presentation, delivered by the Tonkin and Taylor Group from New Zealand, was led by Sarah Heritage and Sara McCarter. This marks the second EIA survey conducted by Tonkin and Taylor for the new Tonga Parliament building. The consultation gathered...
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Tonga’s commitment to promoting gender parity and strengthening women’s leadership in politics and beyond. This conference marks a significant step forward in the global movement towards gender equality, and the participation of Tonga’s female MPs...
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Standing Committee on Legislation meets to review Bills referred from the House
on Legislation held a meeting today to review draft reports on six bills currently under consideration. This meeting marks the first session of the Committee for 2025. Committee members will be briefed on the progress of their work regarding these...
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UNDP Virtual Floating Budget Office Workshop Commences with Pacific Island Parliaments
budget analysis and governance, with a focus on strengthening fiscal oversight capabilities across the region. The workshop marks Tonga’s continued engagement with the FBO program, which launched in 2018 to pool regional expertise and resources for...
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Lord Speaker attends the UN Summit of the Future in New York
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Dialogue will convene in Singapore from the evening of Friday 31 May to the afternoon of Sunday 2 June 2024. The summit marks the 21st edition of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, will deliver the...
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF TONGA PRESS RELEASE Two landmark Court of Appeal decisions in favour of the Lord Speaker & Legislative Assembly reaffirms parliamentary privilege and the doctrine of separation of powers On Tuesday, 28 May 2024, the Court of...
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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AS A DETERRENT FOR ILLICIT DRUG OFFENCES?
the Fale Alea 'o Tonga Chambers in Nuku'alofa. Speaker’s debates are a longstanding tradition in parliaments worldwide. This marks the first time the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will host a public debate. Beginning in 2024, the Legislative Assembly...
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Minister for Internal Affairs is in London for the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting
One of the issues raised during the meeting was the need to invest in and promote young people’s development. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme. The Commonwealth Youth Programme has been supporting member countries...
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FALE ALEA ‘O TONGA GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY LAKALAKAIMONU DEVELOPMENTS & LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMPLEX Friday 1 September 2023 Lord Fakafanua Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga I wish to acknowledge the Presence of God in our midst, Your...
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Soft Closing for Parliamentary 2022 session
A soft closing ceremony will be held tomorrow to mark the official closing of the parliamentary session 2022 by three Nobles of the Realm. They are His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Lord Tu’iha’ateiho and Lord Ma’afu. The Royal...
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THE Ministry of Trade and Economic Development has been given until 2:00pm today to provide information needed with regards to a concern raised in Parliament regarding the prices of chicken in Vava’u. Reports from Vava’u a retail price for a carton of...
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Tonga joins rest of the world in celebrating World Press Freedom Day
TONGA is joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day today 3 May 2023. This year’s theme is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights.” This morning the Hon. Prime Minister told...
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CPA Secretary General visits two schools in Tongatapu
teachers and over 1,000 students. In her welcoming speech, the principal told the Secretary General that his presence marks the beginning of the celebration for the school’s Diamond Jubilee. Meanwhile, the Secretary General expressed his excitement to...
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Prime Minister announces in Parliament the passing of Hon. Semisi Fakahau, Minister of Fisheries
THE Hon. Prime Minister this morning announced in the Legislative Assembly the passing of one of his Cabinet Ministers, the Minister of Fisheries, late Hon. Semisi Fakahau. Hon. Fakahau has been unwell due to some medical conditions. He died last night...
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