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The Lord Speaker and the Members of the Legislative Assembly are deeply saddened by the passing of the late Hon Sione Vuna Fa'otusia, People's Representative for Tongatapu 7. parliament.gov.to - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from parliament.gov.to Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Tonga Parliament in session. Photo: Tonga Parliament 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. ....
Vuna Fa otusia Photo: Kaniva Tonga / Kalino Lātū The resignation adds to the pressure faced by Prime Minister Pohiva Tu i onetoa, who is likely to face a motion of no confidence when parliament next sits. Fa otusia is one of 10 people who signed a letter calling for a motion against the prime minister. That letter, tabled last week, outlines seven allegations against Tu i onetoa, mostly around government spending. If a vote is held when the 26 seat parliament next sits on 12 January, supporters of the move may only need the support of 13 MPs with at least one representative overseas and unable to vote. One of the nine Noble MPs in the House said last week s motion was historic and unique. ....