30 Sep 2010

Tonga parliament closes for last time under current government

10:34 am on 30 September 2010

Tonga's Legislative Assembly closes today for the last time under the current government.

The Matangi Tonga website reports that Baron Fielakepa, Noble Ma'afu and Noble Vaea will officiate the closure in the absence of King George Tupou IV.

Tonga goes to the polls under a new electoral system on November the 25th.