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Thursday 18 April 2024 8:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Early warning systems are essential to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in Tonga. “Timely and accurate warnings save lives, protect livelihoods and preserve the fabric of our communities," said the Acting CEO of MEIDECC Mr. Vatulele Tuputupu at a stakeholders consultation in Nuku'alofa today.
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Thursday 18 April 2024 8:30pm
Las Vegas-Nevada, USA : Tonga was first runner-up in this year’s Nevada Best Warrior competition next to Fiji, in Las Vegas, USA. The three-day competition saw seventeen participants, including four from Tonga and Fiji. Premium content -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Collaborative efforts by stakeholders are needed to address Tonga's disaster management, with proper and timely responses, especially where there is a need for evacuation and when people are displaced. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 April 2024 8:58pm
Annapolis-MD, USA : A network of coral reef scientists have announced that the world is currently experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event, the second to hit reefs in the past ten years. The announcement, made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), yesterday, comes at a time when coral reefs are facing a number of threats to their survival. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 April 2024 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Solomon Islands won their second victory yesterday, 16 April, against Tonga in the OFC U-16 Championship Qualifying Stage at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 April 2024 10:31pm
Athens, Greece : Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku is leading a delegation to the 9th Our Ocean Conference, which will take place from 16-17 April 2024, in Athens, Greece. The Conference will address cross cutting areas including Sustainable Tourism in coastal areas and islands, reduction of marine plastic and micro-plastic pollution, green shipping, and green transition in the Mediterranean. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 April 2024 10:26pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Skilled soldiers from New Zealand and overseas will deploy to Tonga later this month, to assist local communities with various projects and help increase their resilience to natural disasters during Exercise Tropic Twilight. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 April 2024 5:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Crown application was granted to appeal against the sentencing of Falakiko ‘Asisi Mafi (43) on the grounds that it was manifestly inadequate for reckless driving, causing the death of his Fijian wife. Premium content -
Monday 15 April 2024 10:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Supreme Court ruling has restrained Tonga's Public Service Commission from advertising or recruiting a Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while suspending the appointment of Paula Ma’u as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. "The dispute at this level of Government, between Foreign Secretary and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by its nature is pressing; it’s potential to be damaging both domestically and internationally axiomatic," stated Mr Justice Cooper. Premium content -
Monday 15 April 2024 7:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Arriving in Tonga today, four Moana Pasifika players are on a promotion tour ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific match against the New Zealand Highlanders at Teufaiva next month. -
Monday 15 April 2024 7:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's U-16 football team won 3-0 against American Samoa, in the OFC qualifying stage that opened at Teufavia Stadium in Nuku'alofa, on Saturday 13 April 2024. Premium content -
Monday 15 April 2024 7:07pm
Manila, Philippines : The right to good health for all people is more important than ever. Countries in the Western Pacific need to accelerate action towards universal health coverage, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on World Health Day in April. By 2048, an estimated 21 million people in the Western Pacific are expected to die each year from NCDs, accounting for nine out of 10 deaths in the region. Nearly one in four children over the age of 5 years and nearly two in five adults in the Western Pacific are now overweight or obese. -
Friday 12 April 2024 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will host another Oceania Football Confederation tournament, with the OFC Under-16 tournament, qualifying stage starting tomorrow 13 April in Nuku'alofa. Newcomers to Teufaiva this year, include Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, who will meet American Samoa and Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 12 April 2024 7:28pm
Manila, Philippines : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tonga signed a $10 million policy-based grant agreement today, 12 April, to help expedite economic recovery from disasters caused by natural hazards and health emergencies. Premium content -
Friday 12 April 2024 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new program to inspire young women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) is supported by the US government. The first STEAM Princess camp in Tonga was launched by the US Ambassador Marie C. Damour on 10 April at the USP-Tonga campus Premium content -
Friday 12 April 2024 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Vaha Afimeimo'unga (41) will serve 12 months in prison, for two counts of possession of a .22 rifle and ammunition without a license, which he committed while on bail for other offences. Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 8:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mr. Henry Puna, said China's security offering for the upcoming 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting to be held in Tonga from 26 - 30 August, this year, is not an issue for the Pacific. “This issue is a lot more complicated," he said, while warning the Pacific not be hindered by the “outsiders’ geo-political games”. [updated 12 April] Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will host the the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meetings from 26 - 30 August, 2024 in Nuku'alofa, with the theme "Transformative Resilient Pasifiki; Build Better Now." Last night, HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala unveiled the Government's chosen theme and logo at a special launch event attended by the Forum Secretary General Mr Henry Puna, at the Fa'onelua Convention Center, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 11:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man charged with two counts that included the theft of a vehicle from the Vaiola Hospital car park was found not guilty, although there was evidence that he was a passenger in the stolen car. The Supreme Court judge stated that two of the Crown witnesses 'Miki" Taulaki and Moala 'Ikani should have instead been charged with the offences. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three Samsung sponsored digital classrooms were opened today, 10 April, at Tonga High School, Queen Salote College and Tonga College ‘Atele, on Tongatapu. Premium content
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