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Strong wind warning for Tonga, with cyclone forecast

A strong wind warning with a heavy rain advisory is in force for Tonga as a Tropical Depression lies over the Fiji Group. The depression is forecasted to develop into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone as it moves towards Tonga within the next 48-hours over the weekend.

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Man found dead at plantation

A 67-year-old man from Tatakamotonga, found dead at a tax allotment on Tuesday, February 25, is reported to have suffered a heart attack.

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Parliament resumes March 24

The 2013 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will resume on Monday, March 24 after it was adjourned from October last year.

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Accused parents released on bail

A couple who have been charged with manslaughter by negligence over the death of their six-month-old baby boy earlier this month were released on bail on February 24. The baby is alleged to have been sick for three-days and died at home from dehydration before the parents took him to Vaiola Hospital.

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Cultural tourism training empowers creative Tongans

Creative Tongans are realizing that they can make a livelihood from handicrafts, after receiving training in cultural tourism awareness, says Sione Loseli who ran workshops in Vava‘u last week, under a Handicrafts and Cultural Tourism Support Program.

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Tonga Power Ltd announces cheaper electricity

Tonga Power has announced a reduction in the price of electricity.

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ADB grants $23.1 million for Tonga climate resilience

Tonga signed a $23.1 million grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank to fund a Climate Resilience Sector Project on February 25 in Nuku’alofa.

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UN Representative praises Pacific Islands for Disaster Resilience

The United Nation’s Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlstrom has praised Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for their efforts in disaster risk-reduction.

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Tongans in Melbourne assist cyclone relief

Tongans in Melbourne have donated $7,150 pa’anga to Tonga’s Red Cross to assist with the ongoing relief efforts in Ha’apai following Tropical Cyclone Ian.

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Victim named in suspected homicide

Police have identified Dao Jin He (31) a Chinese national, as the victim of a suspected homicide in Tonga last week. He is alleged to have sustained head injury.

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Strong wind warning for Tonga, with cyclone forecast

Man found dead at plantation

Parliament resumes March 24

Accused parents released on bail

Cultural tourism training empowers creative Tongans

Tonga Power Ltd announces cheaper electricity

ADB grants $23.1 million for Tonga climate resilience

UN Representative praises Pacific Islands for Disaster Resilience

Tongans in Melbourne assist cyclone relief

Victim named in suspected homicide

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