The General Manager of Tonga Water Board Saimone Helu, has been sent on compulsory leave.
The position is currently taken over by Kolopeaua Tonga.
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Hon Poasi Tei was quoted by local media as saying he was informed about the decision against Helu.
The minister did not give the details of why Helu was ordered to go on leave.
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