POLITICS

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)

On August 22, 2023, the office of the Speaker of the Tonga House of Parliament received a significant petition, marking a potential turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The document presented a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni. Spearheaded by Dr. Aisake Valu Eke, the People’s Representative for Tongatapu

Introduction The chaos in the Solomon Islands is caused by just one ethnic group, M4D (Malaita for Democracy). They claim they stand for democracy but will threaten anyone who does not agree with their views.  Innocent lives have already ruined because of this unacceptable chaos.  In the case of Tonga as a result of the

Tonga has made significant strides in rebounding from the dual shocks of a volcanic eruption and tsunami that rocked the country in early 2022. The economy’s recovery has been driven by robust domestic demand and a resurgence in tourism following the reopening of borders. However, beneath this encouraging recovery lies a set of formidable challenges

In a startling revelation, the former Finance Minister and Parliament member, Dr. Aisake Eke, has contradicted the Prime Minister’s recent statements regarding the 2023-24 budget. At a press conference on 28th July, the Prime Minister claimed that there was no budget deficit due to the government’s successful cost management strategies, with surplus funds being allocated

Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, was present in Tonga for bilateral discussions on Wednesday 26 July 2023. In a meeting with Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku, they conversed on deepening bilateral ties. China – the elephant in the room – wasn’t touched upon in their introductory remarks at the joint press conference but subsequently took the