AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSupreme Court & Elections: Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister Viliami Lātū was acquitted by the Supreme Court in an election bribery case brought by ʻEtuate Lavulavu, clearing him of allegations tied to the November 2025 campaign. Public Safety: Tonga Police arrested 27 people in a DUI crackdown, testing 3,147 drivers in May; 248 (7.9%) returned positive alcohol readings, with 119 charged for alcohol-related offences. Child Poverty: A new Government of Tonga report with UNICEF says 25.3% of children face multidimensional poverty, with rural areas and the youngest children most affected. Tourism Leadership: The Public Service Commission appointed Sandradee Fonua Fifita as new CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Tourism, starting 15 June 2026. Regional Security & Drugs: PM Lord Fakafanua says Pacific leaders are coordinating to stop illicit drugs moving through regional waters. Connectivity: Tonga’s second international undersea cable (“Tu‘i Vava‘u”) was highlighted as a major boost to digital resilience. Governance & Procurement: Court ruled MEIDECC acted unlawfully in multi-million paʻanga water tank contracts, citing unfair competition and transparency breaches.
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