Events in the year 2024 in Tonga.
Incumbents
Monarch: Tupou VI Prime Minister: Siaosi Sovaleni (until 9 December); Samiu Vaipulu (acting, from 9 December)
Events
February 2 February – King Tupou VI withdraws confidence from Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni, removing his Armed Forces portfolio, and dismisses foreign minister Fekitamoeloa ʻUtoikamanu. The Legislative Assembly resumes live online streaming of its proceedings after suspending live radio broadcasts in August 2023.
September Welsh jurist Malcolm Bishop is appointed Tonga’s chief justice and president of the Land Court; a petition is filed for his removal over his sexuality but he remains in office.
October 1 October – A magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes off Neiafu; a minimal landslide is caused with liquefaction hazards. Two prison officers are suspended for accepting bribes and facilitating drug trafficking into the prison system.
December 9 December – Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigns on the eve of a no-confidence vote against him in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. 18 December – Eruptive activity begins at Home Reef with thermal anomalies, visible white and gray emissions, and lava covering approximately 75,000 m². 24 December – ʻAisake Eke is elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly of Tonga in a 16-8 vote, defeating trade minister Viliami Latu.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 29 March – Good Friday 1 April – Easter Monday 25 April – Anzac Day 4 June – Emancipation Day 4 July – King Tupou IV's day 17 September – Crown Prince's Birthday 4 November – National Day 4 December – King Tupou I Day 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
18 November – ʻAna Taufeʻulungaki, 78, politician.
References
External links Online calendar