Lord Fusitu'a

Tonga's parliament is made up of 17 elected seats and nine nobles chosen from among 33 title-holders.

Fusitu'a is supporting His Serene Highness, Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (1 of 3 Niua Lords) to be the representative of the Niuas in parliament (northernmost group of the Friendly islands).

Bitcoin is the world's most-valued cryptocurrency that is currently trading at over $52,000. Parliamentarian Lord Fusitu'a believes that Tonga should follow El Salvador and recognise Bitcoin as legal tender. He believes that the island nation loses a large chunk of the money sent from its citizens working abroad as fees for remittance platforms.

The government had tried to push them through under urgency in March, claiming public consultation had already been done by a previous government.

The bills include giving the government control over key judicial and police appointments, rather than the King.

An opposition MP, Lord Fusitu'a, says the government was strong armed into consultation which showed a strong backing for the status quo.

"It's an overarching statement by an overwhelmingly large majority," he said. "The people have spoken and have rejected six bills, including the constitutional amendment."

Lord Fustiu’a is Tonga’s rep and will join MPs from Belgium, Denmark, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Senegal, Serbia and the United Kingdom.

The meeting is being organised by the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) and the European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development (EPF).

Matangi Tonga reports the committee is currently investigating a motion calling for the impeachment of the Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism, 'Etuate Lavulavu, for alleged nepotism, and misuse and mismanagement of government properties.

The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Privileges, Lord Fusitu'a, told the House that Mr Lavulavu has so far refused to meet with the committee.