Politics of Tonga takes place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the King is the Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Tonga's Prime Minister is currently appointed by the King from among the members of Parliament after having won the support of a majority of its members. Executive power is vested in the Cabinet of Ministers. Legislative power is vested in the King in Parliament, and judicial power is vested in the supreme court.
Political conditions
For most of the 20th century Tonga was quiet, inward-looking, and somewhat isolated from developments elsewhere in the world. Tonga's complex social structure is essentially broken into three tiers: the king, the nobles, and the commoners. Between the nobles and commoners are Matapule, sometimes called "talking chiefs," who are associated with the king or a noble and who may or may not hold estates. Obligations and responsibilities are reciprocal, and although the nobility are able to extract favors from people living on their estates, they likewise must extend favors to their people. Status and rank play a powerful role in personal relationships, even within families.
Tonga ([ˈtoŋa]; Tongan: Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga), officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 177 islands of which 52 islands are inhabited. The total surface area is about 750 square kilometres (290sqmi) scattered over 700,000 square kilometres (270,000sqmi) of the southern Pacific Ocean. It has a population 103,000 people of whom 70% reside on the main island of Tongatapu.
Tonga became known as the Friendly Islands because of the congenial reception accorded to Captain James Cook on his first visit in 1773. He arrived at the time of the ʻinasi festival, the yearly donation of the First Fruits to the Tuʻi Tonga (the islands' paramount chief) and so received an invitation to the festivities. According to the writer William Mariner, the chiefs wanted to kill Cook during the gathering but could not agree on a plan.
Tonga's population is 358, making it the seventh most populous village in Tuvalu. It is the main village of the island of Nanumanga, comprising 52% of the population of the island. The only other village is on the island Tokelau.
A week after Tonga's first democratic election, the country still doesn't know who'll be the next prime minister.
published: 29 Nov 2010
Tonga: World Bank ‘stands shoulder to shoulder’ with Government and People After Volcano Eruption
World Bank Group Liaison Officer Natalia Latu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga shares new video of the aftermath of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’api undersea volcano. The World Bank Group moved swiftly to disburse an initial $8 million to aid response and recovery. “From the outset, the World Bank Group has stood shoulder to shoulder with the government of Tonga during this very difficult time,” Latu said, speaking from Nuku’alofa. Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to the Tongan volcano eruption: http://wrld.bg/72xK50HFAUM
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published: 27 Jan 2022
TONGA GOVERNMENT SHARES FIRST UPDATE SINCE VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Tonga’s government is describing an “unprecedented disaster” in the wake of a powerful volcanic eruption. Melissa Duggan on the first update from the remote islands.
published: 18 Jan 2022
Australia working 'very closely' with Tonga government to provide aid
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says he is working “very closely” with the Tonga government to provide the aid it needs following an underwater eruption and tsunami.
It comes as 23 crew members onboard the HMAS Adelaide have contracted COVID-19 and are now in isolation.
“We have to take as much health precaution as possible, we’re working very closely with the Tonga government to make sure that we respect their sovereignty and we provide the aid that they desperately need,” Mr Hastie told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“So, I think we’re coming alongside soon, if not already, and we’ll be unloading those ships very, very carefully to make sure that we maintain the health of the Tonga people.
“But we’re doing that in partnership with the US, the UK, Japan, and other countries a...
published: 26 Jan 2022
Exclusive: Tonga government issues Tsunami warning
#Shorts The government of #Tonga has issued a #tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.3 #earthquake hit ocean waters near the country. Tongan citizens have started heading toward higher ground. Video Courtesy: CMG Correspondent via witness
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published: 11 Nov 2022
Tonga government confirms three deaths and destruction on outlying islands • FRANCE 24 English
#Tonga's government confirmed three fatalities in its first official update since Saturday's volcanic #eruption and #tsunami, and said the evacuation of some outlying islands had begun after the destruction of homes, including an entire village on Mango island. FRANCE 24's Richelle Harrison-Plesse reports.
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published: 18 Jan 2022
Body blow to Tonga's Government at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
A female boxer led Tonga's team despite Tonga's decision to ban public schoolgirls from boxing and rugby
published: 05 Apr 2018
Government Motion - Regarding the death of the King of Tonga, King George Tupou V - Part 1
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published: 20 Mar 2012
Tonga volcano eruption response and recovery efforts
Weeks after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption and tsunami, the people in Tonga continue to work together to respond to the crisis. WHO is on the ground to support the Government of Tonga in the response and recovery efforts.
published: 31 Jan 2022
Tonga braces for cyclone "Gita"; Tonga government declares state of emergency
Tonga braces for cyclone "Gita"; Tonga government declares state of emergency.Watch the video to know more about the news.
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World Bank Group Liaison Officer Natalia Latu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga shares new video of the aftermath of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’api undersea volcano. The World...
World Bank Group Liaison Officer Natalia Latu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga shares new video of the aftermath of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’api undersea volcano. The World Bank Group moved swiftly to disburse an initial $8 million to aid response and recovery. “From the outset, the World Bank Group has stood shoulder to shoulder with the government of Tonga during this very difficult time,” Latu said, speaking from Nuku’alofa. Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to the Tongan volcano eruption: http://wrld.bg/72xK50HFAUM
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org
World Bank Group Liaison Officer Natalia Latu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga shares new video of the aftermath of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’api undersea volcano. The World Bank Group moved swiftly to disburse an initial $8 million to aid response and recovery. “From the outset, the World Bank Group has stood shoulder to shoulder with the government of Tonga during this very difficult time,” Latu said, speaking from Nuku’alofa. Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to the Tongan volcano eruption: http://wrld.bg/72xK50HFAUM
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org
Tonga’s government is describing an “unprecedented disaster” in the wake of a powerful volcanic eruption. Melissa Duggan on the first update from the remote isl...
Tonga’s government is describing an “unprecedented disaster” in the wake of a powerful volcanic eruption. Melissa Duggan on the first update from the remote islands.
Tonga’s government is describing an “unprecedented disaster” in the wake of a powerful volcanic eruption. Melissa Duggan on the first update from the remote islands.
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says he is working “very closely” with the Tonga government to provide the aid it needs following an underwater eruptio...
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says he is working “very closely” with the Tonga government to provide the aid it needs following an underwater eruption and tsunami.
It comes as 23 crew members onboard the HMAS Adelaide have contracted COVID-19 and are now in isolation.
“We have to take as much health precaution as possible, we’re working very closely with the Tonga government to make sure that we respect their sovereignty and we provide the aid that they desperately need,” Mr Hastie told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“So, I think we’re coming alongside soon, if not already, and we’ll be unloading those ships very, very carefully to make sure that we maintain the health of the Tonga people.
“But we’re doing that in partnership with the US, the UK, Japan, and other countries and this is all part of Australia being a regional power and a good neighbour, looking after our close friends.”
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says he is working “very closely” with the Tonga government to provide the aid it needs following an underwater eruption and tsunami.
It comes as 23 crew members onboard the HMAS Adelaide have contracted COVID-19 and are now in isolation.
“We have to take as much health precaution as possible, we’re working very closely with the Tonga government to make sure that we respect their sovereignty and we provide the aid that they desperately need,” Mr Hastie told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“So, I think we’re coming alongside soon, if not already, and we’ll be unloading those ships very, very carefully to make sure that we maintain the health of the Tonga people.
“But we’re doing that in partnership with the US, the UK, Japan, and other countries and this is all part of Australia being a regional power and a good neighbour, looking after our close friends.”
#Shorts The government of #Tonga has issued a #tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.3 #earthquake hit ocean waters near the country. Tongan citizens have started...
#Shorts The government of #Tonga has issued a #tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.3 #earthquake hit ocean waters near the country. Tongan citizens have started heading toward higher ground. Video Courtesy: CMG Correspondent via witness
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#Tonga's government confirmed three fatalities in its first official update since Saturday's volcanic #eruption and #tsunami, and said the evacuation of some ou...
#Tonga's government confirmed three fatalities in its first official update since Saturday's volcanic #eruption and #tsunami, and said the evacuation of some outlying islands had begun after the destruction of homes, including an entire village on Mango island. FRANCE 24's Richelle Harrison-Plesse reports.
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#Tonga's government confirmed three fatalities in its first official update since Saturday's volcanic #eruption and #tsunami, and said the evacuation of some outlying islands had begun after the destruction of homes, including an entire village on Mango island. FRANCE 24's Richelle Harrison-Plesse reports.
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Weeks after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption and tsunami, the people in Tonga continue to work together to respond to the crisis. WHO i...
Weeks after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption and tsunami, the people in Tonga continue to work together to respond to the crisis. WHO is on the ground to support the Government of Tonga in the response and recovery efforts.
Weeks after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption and tsunami, the people in Tonga continue to work together to respond to the crisis. WHO is on the ground to support the Government of Tonga in the response and recovery efforts.
Tonga braces for cyclone "Gita"; Tonga government declares state of emergency.Watch the video to know more about the news.
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Tonga braces for cyclone "Gita"; Tonga government declares state of emergency.Watch the video to know more about the news.
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World Bank Group Liaison Officer Natalia Latu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga shares new video of the aftermath of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’api undersea volcano. The World Bank Group moved swiftly to disburse an initial $8 million to aid response and recovery. “From the outset, the World Bank Group has stood shoulder to shoulder with the government of Tonga during this very difficult time,” Latu said, speaking from Nuku’alofa. Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to the Tongan volcano eruption: http://wrld.bg/72xK50HFAUM
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Tonga’s government is describing an “unprecedented disaster” in the wake of a powerful volcanic eruption. Melissa Duggan on the first update from the remote islands.
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says he is working “very closely” with the Tonga government to provide the aid it needs following an underwater eruption and tsunami.
It comes as 23 crew members onboard the HMAS Adelaide have contracted COVID-19 and are now in isolation.
“We have to take as much health precaution as possible, we’re working very closely with the Tonga government to make sure that we respect their sovereignty and we provide the aid that they desperately need,” Mr Hastie told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“So, I think we’re coming alongside soon, if not already, and we’ll be unloading those ships very, very carefully to make sure that we maintain the health of the Tonga people.
“But we’re doing that in partnership with the US, the UK, Japan, and other countries and this is all part of Australia being a regional power and a good neighbour, looking after our close friends.”
#Shorts The government of #Tonga has issued a #tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.3 #earthquake hit ocean waters near the country. Tongan citizens have started heading toward higher ground. Video Courtesy: CMG Correspondent via witness
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#Tonga's government confirmed three fatalities in its first official update since Saturday's volcanic #eruption and #tsunami, and said the evacuation of some outlying islands had begun after the destruction of homes, including an entire village on Mango island. FRANCE 24's Richelle Harrison-Plesse reports.
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Weeks after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption and tsunami, the people in Tonga continue to work together to respond to the crisis. WHO is on the ground to support the Government of Tonga in the response and recovery efforts.
Tonga braces for cyclone "Gita"; Tonga government declares state of emergency.Watch the video to know more about the news.
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Politics of Tonga takes place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the King is the Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Tonga's Prime Minister is currently appointed by the King from among the members of Parliament after having won the support of a majority of its members. Executive power is vested in the Cabinet of Ministers. Legislative power is vested in the King in Parliament, and judicial power is vested in the supreme court.
Political conditions
For most of the 20th century Tonga was quiet, inward-looking, and somewhat isolated from developments elsewhere in the world. Tonga's complex social structure is essentially broken into three tiers: the king, the nobles, and the commoners. Between the nobles and commoners are Matapule, sometimes called "talking chiefs," who are associated with the king or a noble and who may or may not hold estates. Obligations and responsibilities are reciprocal, and although the nobility are able to extract favors from people living on their estates, they likewise must extend favors to their people. Status and rank play a powerful role in personal relationships, even within families.
Following the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption and the generated tsunami and volcanic ash, the number of fatalities stands at three, while several people have been injured, as reported by the Government of Tonga.