POLITICS

In a momentous stride towards enhancing the capabilities of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF), a group of promising individuals is set to embark on a transformative journey to prestigious Officer training schools in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Their dedication, hard work, and passion have paved the way for them to represent the […]

In a recent Change of Command Ceremony AWWQ Board member, Narelle Stanton welcomed and congratulated Commander Rosemarie Apikotoa, RAN, on assuming command of HMAS Moreton. CMDR Apikotoa is the first officer of Pacific Islander heritage to assume command of an RAN establishment. CMDR Rose Apikotoa embarked on her illustrious career as a Maritime Warfare Officer,

In a significant development for the Kingdom of Tonga, the latest addition to Lulutai Airlines’ fleet, a de-Havilland Twin Otter, has touched down in Australia for final preparations before it begins its essential service in Tonga. This milestone marks a considerable boost to the country’s current fleet and promises to enhance connectivity for families, communities,

Allegations Surrounding Vote of No Confidence Spark Second Judicial Review Nuku’alofa Monday 23rd October. – The political landscape in Tonga has been shaken as news emerges of judicial review proceedings against the Lord Speaker and the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. This legal action comes in response to allegations concerning parliamentary procedures related to a recent

Taniela Fusimalohi: The VONC outcome will be legally challenged. The motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister, tabled in Parliament, was defeated. However, rather than being a simple parliamentary decision, the issue will now transition to the legal realm, as justice is sought in the courts. The Members of Parliament who

In a move that sent shockwaves through Tonga’s political corridors, Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni managed to dodge what many considered a political guillotine—a vote of no confidence. However, it wasn’t merely his survival that set tongues wagging; it was the audacious manner in which he did so. Breaking Tradition: A Political Houdini Traditionally, a vote

Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni successfully overcame a Vote of No Confidence (VONC) lodged against him by Tongatapu 5 representative, Hon. Aisake Eke, and backed by nine other independent MPs, including two nobles. The two-day reading of the charges, numbering 46 in total, culminated with an unexpected twist. Sovaleni proposed a direct progression to the

Sources have confirmed that Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has submitted his response to the Parliament Office regarding charges made against him in a motion aimed at unseating and replacing him from his position. The Office of the Chief Clerk of the House, Ms. Gloria Poleo, issued a statement last week indicating that a notice had

Faʻu ʻe Tevita Motulalo Kuo toe fokotuʻu mai ki he Fale Aleá ke fakafoki hake ʻa e Liliu Fakapolitikalé mo e Kaveinga Fakapolitikalé ke muʻomuʻa kae holomui hifo ʻa e Fakalakalaká mo e langa ki muʻa e ngaahi maʻuʻanga moʻui ʻa e ngaahi fāmili Tongá. Naʻe toki fakahū atu ʻi he ngaahi uike ne toki

Ko e popoaki ia ‘oku talamai pea ‘ikai ke toe lava ‘o faka’ikai’i ‘i he hili ‘a e fakalelei fakakonisitutone ‘o e 2010, kuo hoko ia ko e matapaa mo e founga ke taufusi ai ‘a e kau politikale ‘o e fonua ki he mafai pule. Pea mei he 2010 ki he ta’u ni (2023)