The reassignment of Ministerial posts was based on the burden of the preparation for 2019 Pacific Games.
Prime Minister’s Office says the Prime Minister and Minister for Education and Training wanted to relinquish his post to help fasten the pace of preparations for the games, as most work are far too late.
Hon. Penisimani Fifita Minister of Internal Affairs is the Minister of Education and Training as he’s been with that Ministry for over 30 years before he took up politics.
The Ministerial reshuffling was granted by His Majesty at the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
There was no detail provided, but this we understand is not the first time the Prime Minister raises concern over the ports preparation as he earlier reported his doubts over Tonga’s capability to host the games.
He recommended dismissing Lord Sevele ‘o Vailahi the Chairman of the Organizing Committee but this failed after a court case ruled against this.
The golf course was an issue but Council for the Pacific Games said 9 holes are good enough and acceptable.
Government now has to decide on the Technical Committee’s pick as they already made their decision on the new golf course at Popua.