Fiji PM heading to Tonga coronation
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Fiji's interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, will leave for Tonga on Tuesday for the coronation of King George Tupou V.
Fijilive news quotes the permanent secretary in the prime minister's office, Parmesh Chand, confirming that Commodore Bainimarama has been invited to the occasion and will attend.
Preparations for the coronation are reportedly well underway in the island kingdom.
The ceremony will be held on Friday.
There will be three coronation balls, a military parade, traditional dancing, a fireworks display, a rugby match and an open-air concert.
