Parliament Approves $31 Million Supplementary Budget

The Parliament of Tonga has unanimously passed the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, with all 23 Members of Parliament present (MPs) voting in favor.

Finance Minister Dr. ‘Aisake Eke announced that the TOP $31 million budget will fund several key government initiatives, including:

• $300,000 for the final stage of Pangai foreshore construction
• $2 million for shares in Lulutai Airline
• $5.3 million for Tonga Development
• Continued financial support for 3,600 students under the World Bank’s SET Project, set to conclude in June 2025
• $2 million for the Emergency Fund
• $5 million for the student loan scheme
• Funds to complete housing for individuals displaced by the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption
• $10 million for road infrastructure

The Public Accounts Committee has thoroughly reviewed the Bill, and the Hon. Prime Minister who is also the Minister of Finance, confirmed that its provisions will be closely monitored.

The Legislative Assembly has now adjourned until further notice.