The Tonga Parliament in session.
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Cabinet reshuffle in Tonga
Tonga s King Tupou VI has approved a Cabinet reshuffle.
Matangi Tonga reports the former Minister of Trade and Economic Development, Samiu Kuita Vaipulu becomes the new Minister of Justice and Prisons.
Samiu Vaipulu replaces Vuna Fa otusia, who also resigns as Deputy Prime Minister, for health reasons.
Fa otusia is still a member of parliament, the No 7 People s Representative for Tongatapu.
Meanwhile, a newcomer, Tatafu Toma Moeaki, an unelected MP, receives the Trade and Economic Development portfolio.
Prime Minister Pohiva Tu i onetoa has the privilege to appoint two unelected members to his Cabinet.