HIS Majesty King Tupou VI will officially open the last session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga for parliamentary term 2010-2014 this Thursday, June 5.

The House is also expected to sit for two weeks from June 9 to consider the National Budget 2014/2015.

Tentative dates for parliamentarians’ annual constituency visit is from July 7thth –July 18th before the House reconvenes on July 21.

Normally the House sits until October or November each year but it will close early this year to allow sufficient time for candidates to campaign before the general election. The House’s closing date for this year is set tentatively for 4th September 2014.

Meanwhile the Supervisor of Elections, Mr Pita Vuki has confirmed November 27 as the tentative date for the 2014 general election.