AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectoral Bribery Fallout: Tonga’s coalition government is under fresh pressure after Lands Minister Dr Taniela Fusimalohi was found guilty of electoral bribery for donating a Starlink terminal during the 2025 campaign, adding to a growing list of senior minister convictions that could trigger by-elections and reshuffle the leadership. Parliament & Budget Scrutiny: MPs debated fuel prices, spending priorities, overtime allocations and a proposed school breakfast programme, with lawmakers arguing the budget doesn’t adequately tackle rising fuel costs despite electricity subsidies. Civil Registration Warning: Tonga’s Registrar General’s Office warned the public that false information in birth, death and marriage registrations is a criminal offence under the Civil Registration and Digital Identification Act 2025, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. Public Service Law Update: The House passed the Public Service Amendment Bill 2026 (Emergency Bill) to update ministry names and reflect Cabinet and finance committee recommendations. Regional Diplomacy & Rights: Tonga marked a milestone at COSP19 in New York after Pacific states secured representation on the UN disability rights committee, boosting regional advocacy. Pacific Ocean Governance: Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) and Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) filed new deep-seabed disputes at ITLOS, seeking provisional measures against the International Seabed Authority.
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