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Legislative Assembly may open in early April Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The final session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly under its current composition has been unofficially set for early April, but this date has yet to be confirmed. 12 Mar 2010, 12:38
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Proposed new parliamentary system solidifies Tonga's social structure Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Since Tonga's Constitutional and Electoral Reform Commission published its 'Final Report and Recommendations' on November 5 last year, Tonga's parliament has been struggling to agree on a new system of government, expected to be in place before a General Election scheduled for November or December 2010. 17 Jan 2010, 17:29
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Parliament to close late, reopen in New Year Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Tongan parliament will close quietly late this year and reopen early next year without the usual fanfare, as members continue to deliberate the report of the Constitution and Electoral Commission. 11 Dec 2009, 19:54
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House silent on Constitutional Monarchy forever Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele, in a special speech to the Tongan parliament on October 8 gave a brief outline of a new way of government under a Constituency Electoral System that the Tongan government, the Cabinet and Privy Council, want to have in place before the new elections on November 2010. By Pesi Fonua 25 Oct 2009, 11:12
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House unites in comfort zone of set culture and tradition Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga's parliament discovered an elusive unity of purpose last month, when after months of frustrating debate over the direction of reform the House led by the Prime Minister, decided almost to a man, that some set beliefs and traditions should be upheld and the Constitution should not be changed to allow Tongan women equality under the law. By Pesi Fonua. 20 Oct 2009, 22:49
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House to resume on October 8 Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Tonga Legislative Assembly will resume sitting on Thursday, October 8 after a two and a half weeks adjournment that allowed members to attend parliamentary meetings abroad, and extra time to to make a tsunami response. 07 Oct 2009, 18:35
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Government urges House to agree on November 2010 election Nuku'alofa, Tonga: November 2010 has been set by the Tongan government as the date for an election of Tonga's new parliament, the Deputy Prime Minister Dr Viliami Tangi told the Tongan Parliament on Monday, September 14 and he urged the House that instead of waiting for the Constitutional and Electoral Reform Commission to present its draft final report in November they should move ahead an amend Clause 77 of the Constitution, to enable the Prime Minister to set a date for the 2010 parliamentary election.From the House. Monday 14 September 2009.Premium Content. 19 Sep 2009, 19:02
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Govt allocates funds for Tonga's Mini-Games team Nuku'alofa, Tonga: An allocation of $200,000 was approved by the Tongan Parliament yesterday, September 14, toward the air fares of the Tongan contingent to the 8th South Pacific Mini Games at the Cook Islands from September 21 to October 2. 15 Sep 2009, 20:51
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Ashika passengers and cargo insured, Minister tells House Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The sunken ferry, MV Princess Ashika was insured and so was the cargo and the passengers, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Afu'alo Matoto assured the Tongan parliament on Thursday, September 10 during the House's question time. 15 Sep 2009, 11:43
Noble Fulivai enters the Tongan Parliament for the first time and becomes the youngest member after winning the Vava'u Nobles' By Election on July 30 at the Palace Office, Nuku'alofa. 31 Jul 2009, 18:12
