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.
Pacific Parliaments overcome physical barriers to support budget analysis in Tonga
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(Nuku’alofa, Tonga) 11 May 2020 – In preparation for the tabling of the 2020-2021 national budget, which will also include the appropriation for the COVID-19 stimulus package, the Legislative Assembly of Tonga is benefitting from the remote support of the “Pacific Floating Budget Office” initiative developed by the United Development Programme.
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Siaosi Pohiva sworn in as Tongatapu 1 MP
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Siaosi Pohiva has been sworn in as number one People Representative of Tongatapu in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
King calls for Tonga’s readiness for COVID 19 and impacts of climate change
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HIS Majesty King Tupou Vi is thankful Tonga is still safe from COVID 19. However, he is mindful of the need for his kingdom and people to be ready for the pandemic and the likely impacts of climate change.
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