Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands

The Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (Tongan: Paati Temokalati ʻa e ʻOtu Motu ʻAngaʻofa) is a political party in Tonga. The party's leader at its foundation was 'Akilisi Pohiva. The party was launched in September 2010, and included several sitting People's Representatives who were part of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement. Its policies include government transparency and economic reform. The "Friendly Islands" are a name originally given to Tonga by Captain James Cook.

Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands

The Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (Tongan: Paati Temokalati ʻa e ʻOtu Motu ʻAngaʻofa) is a political party in Tonga. The party's leader at its foundation was 'Akilisi Pohiva. The party was launched in September 2010, and included several sitting People's Representatives who were part of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement. Its policies include government transparency and economic reform. The "Friendly Islands" are a name originally given to Tonga by Captain James Cook.