12 Jan 2013

Tonga's PM to hold most portfolios in 2013

9:59 am on 12 January 2013

The Prime Minister of Tonga will hold the most portfolios in 2013.

Lord Tu'ivakano has formally announced his list of 11 cabinet ministers for the year.

Matangi Tonga reports there is a much higher number of portfolios under the Prime Minister's jurisdiction compared to other ministers who hold one each.

Lord Tu'ivakano will be Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Defense, Acting Minister for Police, Fire Services and Prisons and Minister for Information and Communications.

The 2013 cabinet line-up also includes the Deputy Prime Minister Samiu Vaipulu, Lord Ma'afu, Dr 'Ana Taufe'ulungaki, Lord Tu'I'afitu, Lisiate 'Akolo, Dr Viliami Latu, Lord Vaea, Clive Edwards, Fe'ao Vakata and Sangster Saulala.