Tonga interim Speaker Lord Tangi appointed
Tongan King Tupou VI has appointed Lord Tangi as the Interim Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, effective from Saturday 20 November 2021.
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Speaking on Radio Fiji One’s –...
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No women elected in Tonga: time to change the story
By ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki
As in 2008, 2010 and 2014, none of the female candidates standing in Tonga’s 2021 general election were successful.
Out of a total...
Crunch time for rugby’s eligibility laws
The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal this week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch...
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