Nauru Parliament approves Constitutional change, expanding Cabinet by one Minister

Nauru’s Parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment, allowing the president to appoint up to seven cabinet ministers, up from the previous limit of six. In a secret ballot held Tuesday, the

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Tongan Parliament rejects Police Minister’s bid to take oath in English

The Tongan Legislative Assembly, during its swearing-in of the new Cabinet ministers last Friday, denied a request by new Police Minister Piveni Piukala to take his oath of office in English rather than the Tongan

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New Tonga PM unveils Cabinet

Tonga’s Prime Minister, Dr ‘Aisake Eke, has announced a new Cabinet which includes four unelected representatives.  According to the constitution, the Prime Minister can nominate no more than four unelected

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