His Majesty, King Tupou VI has approved the appointments of Tatafu Toma Moeaki as new Minister for the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development and Samiu Kuita Vaipulu as Minister for the Ministry of Justice and Prisons.
The appointments were made today following recommendations from Prime Minister Rev. Dr. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa.
The ministers appointments are effective from today (Monday).
His Majesty also approved the appointment of Viliami Manuopangai Hingano to the position of Governor of Ha’apai with effect from tomorrow (Tuesday).
Minister Vaipulu succeeds Vuna Fa’otusia, who reportedly resigned from Cabinet on Friday, 11 December,
He was previously Minister for Trade.
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