22 Feb 2018

Tonga's PM believes country will bounce back from Gita

From , 4:05 pm on 22 February 2018

The Prime Minister of Tonga is confident the country will bounce back from the devastation caused by Cyclone Gita.

Last week's storm severely damaged buildings and crops and left many homeless.

'Akilisi Pohiva told Koro Vaka'uta he has taken a back seat to disaster officials but is happy with the job they are doing.

Tonga Prime Minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva

Tonga Prime Minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koro Vaka'uta