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Pacific Parliaments overcome physical barriers to support budget analysis in Tonga

(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.

Siaosi Pohiva sworn in as Tongatapu 1 MP

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

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.

King to officially open Parliament next week via livestream due to COVID-19

His Majesty King Tupou VI will officially open the Legislative Assembly of Tonga this Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 10:00 am.

The Lord Chamberlain has informed the Speaker of Parliament, that The King will deliver His Royal Address from the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa via a Livestream feed to the Parliament’s Chamber.