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Legislative Assembly celebrates International Women’s Day

"The Legislative Assembly of Tonga joins in celebrating International Women's Day in the fervent hope that women will play an increasing role in the national legislature."

TONGA's Legislative Assembly today joins the rest of the government ministries in pre-celebrating and showing support for the International Women’s Day (IWD).

MPs learn millions of remittances to Tonga under seasonal worker scheme

Far right - Lopeti Senituli CEO (MIA), Hon. Saia Piukala (Minister of Health), Deputy Speaker, Lord Tu'i'afitu & Committee Members
Far right - Lord Tu'i'afitu, Veivosa Taka (Ha'apai 13 MP) & Chairman of Social Services Committee, Penisimani Fifita

ABOUT TOP$35.6 million worth of remittances to Tonga was recorded in 2013/2014 financial year under New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employment (RSE) and Australia Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot scheme.