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Mutton flaps ban in Tonga effective July 1
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Government will prohibit the importation of mutton flaps effective on July 1.
Tonga Legislative Assembly organizes first-ever budget briefing for CSOs
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Nuku’alofa, Tonga (29 May 2020) –In a historical move,- the Legislative Assembly of Tonga has for the first time organized a budget briefing for representatives of Tonga’s civil society organizations (CSO). The briefing was held in recognition of the CSOs’ role as key players within Tonga communities, and the importance of their involvement in the national budget process.
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Cabinet asked to review budget allocation to health for Tonga’s readiness against COVID-19
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Tonga is still a COVID-19 free country, the former Health Minister has asked Cabinet to consider diverting funds from its FY 2020/21 budget allocation towards road improvements towards vaccination against novel coronavirus.
Public Accounts Committee to consider PM proposal 20 percent pay cut to MPs salary
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THE Public Accounts Standing Committee is considering a motion from the Hon. Prime Minister for a 20 percent cut in legislator’s basic salary due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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Parliament appoints Lord Tu’i’afitu as new Whole House Committee Chair
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THE Legislative Assembly has appointed a new Chairman of the Whole House Committee, Lord Tu’i’afitu. the number two Vava’u Noble Representative
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Cabinet announced a budget deficit of around $60million from total budget of 589.6million for 2020/21
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GOVERNMENT has announced a budget deficit of about $60million from its total proposed Estimates of $589.6 million for the 2020/2021 financial year.
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