Tonga prepares to sign CEDAW despite differences
Tonga is preparing to finally ratify the United Nations convention on eliminating all forms of discrimination against women but with conditions.
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19 February 2015 The Hon Prime Minister wishes to announce that it has responded to a letter received on 19 January 2015 from the Public Service Association (PSA) regarding issues directly related to the public service.
Ms Mele 'Amanaki
Secretary General
Public Service Association
NUKU’ALOFA
Dear Ms 'Amanaki
“Upholding the Rule of Law and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development for Tonga"
Straight after the official meeting between the Honorable Prime Minister, Hon. Samuela 'Akilisi Pohiva, and the New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hon. Murray McCully, on Monday the 16th of February 2015, they jointly faced the media for a press conference.
One of the most discussed issues today is a controversial letter from the Prime Minister of Tonga Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva to the Acting Attorney General ‘Aminiasi Kefu expressing his grave concerns over the role of the Acting Attorney General in the criminal case of Lord Tu‟ilakepa.
The new Governor of Tonga's Ha'apai island group says he will send a clear message to the Government when the Prime Minister visits today.
A ceremony was held at the Homegas Touliki Terminal in Ma’ufanga to mark the official ownership of Tonga Gas Ltd by the people of Tonga.
The ceremony was officiated by the guest of honour, Hon. Poasi Tei, the Minister for Public Enterprises, attended by Lord Matoto, president of the Constitution Free Church of Tonga, the Chairman of Tonga Power’s Board of Directors, Mr Carl Sanft and guests.
Tonga's controversial MA60 Chinese plane - which was at the centre of a New Zealand travel warning - has been suspended from flying.
