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The top seats in Tonga's Legislative Assembly and government, were secured by the King's Nobles today. The Prime Minister Designate, as well as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, are all landed nobility, chosen during today's special meeting of the elected members of the House.

Nobles secure top seats in Government and Legislative Assembly ↗

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Lord Fakafanua (40), who entered parliament in 2009 as a Noble’s Representative, has served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga since 2017. Today's ballot in the House was secret, but the numbers suggest that the Noble PM Designate attracted the support of at least seven of the People's Representatives.

Former Speaker attracted support of at least 7 People's Reps in PM election ↗

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Lord Fakafanua (40), who entered parliament in 2009 as a Noble’s Representative, has served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga since 2017. Today's ballot in the House was secret, but the numbers suggest that the Noble PM Designate attracted the support of at least seven of the People's Representatives.

Forrmer Speaker attracted support of at least 7 People's Reps in PM election ↗

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The two candidates for Tonga's Prime Minister are Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke and Lord Fakafanua. Members of Parliament have convened in the House this morning at 10:00am to vote for their new leader. They are making their election speeches, before members will vote for the next Prime Minister. UPDATES: ... Interestingly, the current Deputy PM, Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi (‘Eua 11) has

'Eke and Fakafanua, two nominees for Prime Minister speaking to the House ↗

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The two candidates for Tonga's Prime Minister are Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke and Lord Fakafanua. Members of Parliament have convened in the House this morning at 10:00am to vote for their new leader. They are making their election speeches before members will vote for the next Prime Minister.

'Eke and Fakafanua two nominees for Prime Minister speaking to the House ↗

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Alfonso Manoa ‘i Loto Iraq Fahamokioa was named the Best Recruit overall and Top in Field Training at HMAF’s 76th Basic Recruit Intake Passing Parade Ceremony today, 12 December, at Taliai Camp in Fua’amotu.

Passing Parade for HMAF 76th Basic Recruit Intake at Taliai Camp ↗

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Tonga's Foreign Minister, HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala attended the 6th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers Meeting held this week, 8-9 December, in Seoul, South Korea.

Crown Prince attends Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers meeting ↗

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On Monday, Interim Speaker Lord Tangi 'o Vaonukonuka, will preside over the election of Tonga's new Prime Minister by the 26 new Members of Parliament, at 10:00 am in the Parliament Chamber in Nuku'alofa.

Legislative Assembly to elect new PM on Monday ↗

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