Nuku’alofa, Tonga– In a major step forward for public representation and legislative advocacy, the CEO of 88.1 FM – Letio ae Kakai Tonga and The Tonga Chronicle has formally delivered a comprehensive 9 page written submission to the Parliament of Tonga.
The document, which details 19 specific recommendations for legislative change, was personally presented yesterday at the Public Consultation for the Public Finance Management Bill 2026. The submission took place during the open public dialogue and consultation program held at the Legislative Assembly from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The 9-page framework provides a robust justification and rationale for each of the 19 proposed amendments. These recommendations directly target key constitutional and legislative frameworks, addressing the following clauses and legal provisions:
- Clauses 54(1)(a), 54(2)
- Clauses 54(3), 54(4)
- Clauses 48(2), 48(3), 48(5)
- Clauses 45, 50, 51, 53
- Clause 52
- Clauses 34, 35, 38
- Clauses 56, 59
- Clauses 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 24, 60, 63, 64, 88, 89
- Clause 24
- Clauses 21(6), 22, 25(2), 25(3), 36(6)
- Clause 27
- Clause 16
- Clauses 30, 31, 68, 70, 75
- Clauses 71, 72
- Clause 37
- Clauses 83, 84
- Clause 91
- Clauses 26, 27
- Clause 74
Further, Mr. Lavulavu reaffirmed that 88.1 FM- Leito ae Kakai Tonga remains relentlessly committed to bridging the gap between the public and state leadership. Continuously, stating the need to publish the Bills and legislation in newspapers making them readily accessible to the public. He emphasized that the station’s core directive is to provide a powerful platform for citizens during parliamentary debates, ensuring no community is marginalized or left without effective advocacy.
