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Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaOn April 4th, Tongan Prime Minister (PM) Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni said he resigned as the country’s Defence Minister. Hu’akavameiliku confirmed his resignation as part of “a major cabinet reshuffle” during a news conference in the capital of Nuku’alofa. Cabinet Minister Fekita ‘Utoikamanu also resigned as Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister and will be replaced by Tongan Trade Minister Dr. Viliame Latu. Hu’akavameiliku did not say who wo…See the Story
Tongan Prime Minister Confirms His Resignation as Defence Minister
Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaTonga’s Prime Minister (PM) Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has stepped down from his position as Defense Minister to permit a nobleman to take the position. Sources within the nation’s capital of Nuku’alofa claim the decision was made after a meeting between Hua’kavameiliku and his cabinet with King Tupou VI on Niuafo’ou island. Tonga’s Privy Council stated earlier this month that King Tupou VI had “lost confidence” in the PM. Attorney General …See the Story
Tongan Prime Minister Steps Down from Defense Minister Position
Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaSaudi Arabia will fund the construction of Tonga's first national museum in Nuku'alofa. The state-of-the-art museum will be constructed later in the year. The Ministry of Infrastructure spokesman Filokalafi 'Akauola said they are finalising details. The design has received a lot of support from members of the public.See the Story
Construction of Tonga's Saudi Arabia-funded national museum to start later this year
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Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaIn Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, the royal palace is hard to ignore. The expansive white and red building, home to King Tupou VI and his queen Her Majesty Nanasipau’u, takes centre stage in the capital, towering over every other building. Convention says that when the flag above the palace is flying, the king is home. This week the flag was up — and inside, the king was concocting a drama. The kingdom, as it’s colloquially known to the island’s sm…See the Story
The King’s explosive letter
Winston Peters · Nuku'alofaAs reported by NZ Herald on February 7, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters (Winston Peters) and Pacific People's Minister Dr. Shane Reti (Dr Shane Reti) recently arrived in Tonga to begin the first leg of this year's Pacific mission trip.See the Story
