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Government denies selling orbital slots

GOVERNMENT vehemently denied not selling the orbital slots 134 E and 138 E as claimed by Tongatapu 1 constituency MP, ‘Akilisi Pōhiva.

Parliament takes the lead in health management

THE Legislative Assembly was adjourned until 10:30am today to allow parliamentarians for their routine medical checkup.

AFL Tonga to receive TOP$20,000 from Tonga Parliament

THE Legislative Assembly has approved to provide financial support towards the Australia Football League (AFL) Tonga team.

Dr. Halapua called for Government intervention to deal with water problems.

TONGATAPU 3 constituency MP has called on Government to submit a motion for an order for a parliamentary committee to address the ongoing problems of the water system.

Dr. Sitiveni Halapua brought this to the Legislative Assembly’s attention last Monday following a plea from ‘Eua Noble Representative Lord Nuku for Government‘s action on the continued muddy water condition faced by the islanders when it rains.

Halapua said the issue had been repeatedly raised in the House yet no clear policy is in place to deal with the problems.