Pacific Islands

USP recognizes demand for education in Tonga

A plan to upgrade the Tonga campus of the University of the South Pacific was welcomed by Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano, when he opened the 76th Meeting of the USP Council in Nuku’alofa on May 15.

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Pacific Islands

University of the South Pacific

Tonga

Lord Tu'ivakano

76th USP Council Meeting

Professor Rajesh Chandra

Tonga to increase resilience to climate change

Tonga has a high level of vulnerability to climate hazards and over the next five years will start planning to be better prepared to cope with the increased risks of climate change. Tonga is one of only three Pacific countries chosen to pilot a Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) under a global climate change initiative. By Linny Folau

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ADB

U.S. Secretary of Navy reaffirms commitment to Pacific

The United States Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said security and stability in the Pacific is important to the United States, reflected in an ongoing strong commitment that would see them put more emphasis and more of their assets into the region. By Linny Folau.

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U.S Navy Secretary Ray Mabus

Pacific Partnership

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United States of America

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U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visits Tonga

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is making an official visit to Tonga May 9-10.

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Pacific Islands

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus

Tonga Defence Services

King Tupou VI

foreign affairs

Tongan theatre group to perform in Noumea

A team of six young Tongan performers are travelling to New Caledonia today to showcase their creation, a full-length theatre production titled “Kuonga”.

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Tjibaou Cultural Centre

New Caledonia

Tongan vanilla products introduced to Japanese market

Tongan vanilla beans and products processed by Heilala Vanilla will be introduced to the Japanese market after they were displayed for the first time at the World Food and Beverage Expo 2013 in Tokyo in April.

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Heilala Vanilla

John Ross

Jennifer Bogiss

Embassy of Tonga to Japan

Hon Takasagoya Co. Ltd.

Pacific Islands

Tonga’s debt expected to increase by 34.5% in 2014

Future projections for Tonga’s current debt crisis are not looking good, with an ever-rising tide of debt repayments visible over the next three years, leading to concerns that the government will be unable to maintain basic services.

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Pacific Islands

Tonga GDP

debt crisis

ADB's Pacific Monitor

Tonga’s Energy Road Map gets $6.5 million boost

Tonga’s Energy Road Map will get a $6.5 Million boost from the European Union over the next three months after a deal was signed between the European Union and the Tongan Government at Pacific Energy Summit in Auckland on Monday March 25.

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Tonga Energy Road Map

TERM

Pacific Energy Summit

Pacific Islands

Renewable energy future for Pacific building political momentum

A two-day Pacific Leaders Energy Summit started in Nuku’alofa today, with eight leaders sharing experiences, while coming up with models to develop the usage of renewable energy in the Pacific.

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Pacific Islands

Pacific Leaders Energy Summit

Tonga Energy Road Map

Tonga seeks better deal for migrant workers and students in free trade negotiations

Increased opportunites for Tongan migrant workers and lower fees for students going to New Zealand and Australia, along with other development assistance goals, are among key advantages being sought by Tonga in its PACER Plus free trade negotiations.

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Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industries

Tonga labour mobility

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Australian aid