COMMENTARY Tonga’s Parliament without Attorney General exposes lawmakers' gaps, reviving debate over AG’s controversial Privy Council role

COMMENTARY Tonga’s Parliament without Attorney General exposes lawmakers' gaps, reviving debate over AG’s controversial Privy Council role

Commentary—This week’s repeated calls for the Speaker to consult the Attorney General (AG) on parliamentary deadlocks underscore a systemic flaw—one that a legal expert previously warned will continue undermining Tonga’s developing democracy if left unaddressed. The calls were made during the debates on the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, which is expected to […] The post COMMENTARY Tonga’s Parliament without Attorney General …

Tonga’s new FinTech Regulatory Sandbox Framework launched by National Reserve Bank

Nuku'alofa, TongaLaunch of Tonga’s FinTech Regulatory Sandbox Framework. NRBT Governor Mr Tatafu Moeaki and Dr. Eliki Boletawa, Pacific Central Bankers’ Meeting, Nuku’alofa, Tonga 3 June 2025. Photo: NRBT. The National Reserve Bank of Tonga launched Tonga’s FinTech Regulatory Sandbox Framework, with the support of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) at the Pacific Central Bankers’ Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tuesday 3 June 2025 at Faonelua Con…