Tonga has highlighted the need for stronger and more connected education systems at the Transforming Global Education Summit, held at United Nations Headquarters on 1 May 2026. Tonga also co-hosted the event.
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Monday 4 May 2026
New York, USA
Saturday 2 May 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new bilingual children’s book offering a Tongan contextualised retelling of Cinderella, the classic fairy tale, Hina Talela, written by Lupeongo Latailakepa (Rev. Sela Latailakepa) and published by Twinnies Publishing, was launched on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at the MRM Foundation in Nuku'alofa.
Friday 1 May 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In our continued effort to enhance account security and prevent fraudulent activities, all customers are recommended to migrate to BSP Tonga’s digital banking products as the primary service and payment platforms.
Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A backlog of more than 13,000 land surveying applications, land registrations, and lease files is overwhelming the Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning & Natural Resources due to poor filling in the past, the Minister for Lands, Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi has said, adding that it could take up to ten years to clear.
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Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Petrol and diesel prices will increase significantly effective from 1 May 2026, under a new price schedule approved by the Tonga Competent Authority.
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Office of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) and Tonga Police have confirmed that the ACC’s Director of Investigations and three investigators, all seconded from Tonga Police, resigned from their roles effective on 17 April 2026.
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Power cuts affecting areas across Tongatapu are expected to continue this week while Tonga Power's third generator is undergoing maintenance. Recent overnight outages were caused by three generators failing between 19-22 April. Tonight, 28 April, the areas of Tokomololo to Kalaʻau; Maui to Haʻatafu; and Queen Salote College to Tofoa (Stand by) will be affected.
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 17-year-old defendant, Sekope Tavo, has been sentenced to a fully suspended term of imprisonment after pleading guilty to serious bodily harm and a separate cannabis possession charge in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa.
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Monday 27 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Young rugby league teams from across Tonga showcased their skill and determination during the finals of the Tonga Junior Rugby League Competition 2026, held at Teufaiva Stadium on Saturday, 25 April.
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Monday 27 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two new cases of dengue fever cases have been detected, making the total number of the current dengue fever outbreak a total of 38 confirmed cases, the Ministry of Heath reported as of 26 April 2026.
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Friday 24 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The People’s Representative for the Niua 17 Constituency, Hon. Lataifaingata’a Tangimana, will remain in Parliament for now pending a decision by the Court of Appeal on a move to unseat him.
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Thursday 23 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A total of 32 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed across Tonga - an increase of 4 cases since the last report, the Ministry of Health stated today (Sit Rep #5), 23 April 2026. Seven cases are currently hospitalised including five in Ha'apai and two in Tongatapu. A public health clean-up starts tomorrow, Friday at Fo’ui and Fangaloto.
Thursday 23 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Edward Yee has been named as the new Country Head, Tonga, the Bank South Pacific (BSP) announced today. Mr Yee is currently the Country Head Vanuatu and has worked across the Pacific islands.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
More than 500 children gathered at Pangai Lahi Field in Nuku’alofa on Saturday for a community lolly and prize scramble hosted by Siu and George Tonga from Utah, marking the culmination of an Easter-week outreach initiative.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members of Tonga’s Parliament are strengthening their understanding of national budget procedures ahead of the debate of the Government Budget Estimate for 2026–2027.
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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Secondary schools students from across Tonga gathered at Teufaiva Stadium for the final day of the 99th Annual Inter-collegiate Sports Competition on Friday, after four days of intense and spirited competition.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Tonga’s Paula Monta (20) secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Oceania Judo Championships, at the MSAC Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, 19 April.
Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hu’atolitoli Prison on Tongatapu is coming under increasing strain as a surge in drug-related offending pushes inmate numbers higher, raising concerns about overcrowding, rehabilitation capacity, and delayed infrastructure projects.
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Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A transition to El Niño is highly likely, with over a 60% chance of its development between May and July 2026 in the Pacific, the Tonga Meteorological Services stated on its Climate & Ocean Outlook May-July 2026.
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Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three new dengue fever cases were recorded over the weekend, bringing the total to 20 cases throughout Tonga at 19 April, the Ministry of Health reported. A dengue fever outbreak was declared for Tonga on 16 April 2026.
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