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Tonga is set to host the esteemed Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, marking her inaugural official visit to the Kingdom. Scheduled to arrive on March 30th, she will in Tonga to April 3rd, 2024, her visit holds significant promise for Tonga’s engagement with the Commonwealth. During her stay, the Rt. Hon. Patricia […]

Dr Mo’ale ‘Otunuku of Longomapu has won the Vava’u 14 By-election with 709 votes, securing his seat as a new People’s Representative in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Sione Fataua Halatanu ran a distant second with 353 votes. Dr ‘Otunuku is a Research Fellow and Head of the Institute of Education’s Research and Development Programme

Recent revelations surrounding the sale of shares in Lulutai Airlines have once again thrust Tonga’s governance into the spotlight. The sale, conducted in August 2023, has ignited concerns amongst MP’s regarding accountability and transparency within the highest echelons of power.At the crux of this controversy lies Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku’s dual roles as Chairman of Lulutai

Tonga Independent has received reliable information that Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni (Huakavameiliku) has surrendered the Defence Ministry portfolio, and Fekita Utoikamanu has surrendered the Foreign Ministry portfolio as per His Majesty Tupou VI’s decision in Privy Council. Sovaleni remains Prime Minister, retaining control of numerous other ministries including Police and Education, while Utoikamanu retains the

Recent developments have led to unnecessary public political smearing and undermining of His Majesty’s authority as Head of State, risky decisions using national retirement funds, and questionable ethics behind secretive government commercial operations. These issues have called into question Prime Minister Sovaleni’s ability to lead with competency and integrity. The Opposition’s stillborn motion for a