08-11-2009, 06:16 PM
Friendly Islands Human Rights & Democracy Movement Inc.
(Kautaha Totonu ‘a e Tangata mo e Temokalati he ‘Otumotu Anga’ofa Inc.)
PO Box 843, Room 5, 1st Floor, Uata Building, Nuku’alofa, Tonga; Tel: 25501;
Email: demo@kalianet.to
11 August 2009(Kautaha Totonu ‘a e Tangata mo e Temokalati he ‘Otumotu Anga’ofa Inc.)
PO Box 843, Room 5, 1st Floor, Uata Building, Nuku’alofa, Tonga; Tel: 25501;
Email: demo@kalianet.to
“FIHRDM Inc. applauds the resignation of Hon. Paul Karalus from Minister of Transport”
The Friendly Islands Human Rights and Democracy Movement Inc. applauds the resignation of the Hon. Paul Karalus from Minister of Transport following the tragedy in the sunken vessel, MV Princess Ashika last week claiming lives of many people in the kingdom.
Speaking on behalf of the Movement, Director Siosiua Po’oi Pohiva said Karalus’ resignation is timely and most appropriate whilst the intended Independent Commission of Inquiry fulfils its designated task.
“At this point of time it is crucial to ensure the integrity and independence of the Commission of Inquiry and that the process and progress of their investigation is transparent from time to time until the matter is fully resolved”, said Pohiva.
Pohiva said this calamity really warrants the resignation of those that were closely involved in the purchase and operation of the vessel and thankfully it is the Minister for Transport who has taken the lead. ENDS
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For further information and comments please contact the Director, Siosiua Po’oi Pohiva at telephone 676 25501(O) or 676 64460 (M) or email: demo@kalianet.to
For further information and comments please contact the Director, Siosiua Po’oi Pohiva at telephone 676 25501(O) or 676 64460 (M) or email: demo@kalianet.to