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Thursday 18 June 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Atenisi Institute was in full celebration mode yesterday afternoon to mark the 75th birthday of its founder Professor, 'Ilaisa Futa 'i Ha'angana Helu with traditional feasting and dancing. Photos by Linny Folau
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Wednesday 17 June 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Celebrating the 75th birthday of Professor 'Ilaisa Futa 'i Ha'angana Helu and and his life and work, six overseas academics, including one Tongan, were inducted as Fellows of the 'Atenisi University in a special ceremony attended by the Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele, on June 16.
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Monday 8 June 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A former Tongan Prime Minister, Hon. Baron Vaea ('Alipate), Noble of Houma (88), passed away at his residence 'Tali ki Ha'apai' at Houma, Tongatapu, at around 10pm yesterday, Sunday June 7.
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Tuesday 21 April 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Noble Fohe, the estate holder of Puke and the longest serving Noble's Representative in the Tonga Parliament will be laid to rest tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22.
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Wednesday 18 February 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King George Tupou V departed Tonga yesterday for New Zealand for a routine medical check-up, according to the Palace Office in Nuku'alofa.
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Wednesday 28 January 2009
Nuku'alofa,Tongatapu
Fe'ao Latu, the Tongan rugby player who died suddenly in France on January 11 was laid to rest this afternoon at Punga Cemetery, Lakepa, Tongatapu.
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Friday 16 January 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The funeral of Tongan flanker Fe'ao Latu who died from a heart attack in Cahors, Southwest France, on January 11 will be held next week in Tonga.
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Wednesday 14 January 2009
Cahors, France
Fe'ao Latu, a 28 year old Tongan flanker for the Perigueux Club tragically died of a heart attack after collapsing during a game in France on Sunday, January 11.
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Monday 12 January 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Devolo, a Tongan-born New Zealand rapper, surprised the residents of Patangata this morning when he and his friends arrived with a van-load of flour, sugar, noodles and candy, a New Year present for the needy.
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Monday 22 December 2008

Nuku'alofa, Tonga
FROM OUR ARCHIVES. The positive economic impact of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou V on Tonga's economy is estimated at $19.7 million pa'anga.
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Monday 15 December 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr S. Langi Kavaliku who passed away on December 3 was put to rest at the Mamana Mau 'Aho Cemetery, in the grounds of Tonga College, overlooking the village of Ha'ateiho on Friday December 12.
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Monday 15 December 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two fearless young Tongan athletes have been selected to go to Germany to be trained in the Luge Sport in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
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Sunday 7 December 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr S. Langi Kavaliku (69), Tonga's most outstanding scholar, a former Prime Minister, a former Cabinet member for 33 years, and newly appointed alternate chairman of Tonga's Political Reform Commission died in an accident at about 8 am on Wednesday, December 3, when his vehicle hit a mound of rocks that was left in the middle of a country road.
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Wednesday 3 December 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Ana Teufolau Ma'afu (18) from Kolovai, Tongatapu became the Dux of Tonga High School during their 2008 Prize Giving Ceremony held today, December 3.
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Wednesday 1 October 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita will be officially declared as Tonga's 'Royal Patron of Whales', in Neiafu, Vava'u on Friday, October 3.
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Monday 8 September 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An Australian five-members delegation are currently in Tonga to hold talk with Tonga's Ministry of Labour, Commerce and Industries about sending seasonal workers to Australia.
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Monday 18 August 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Luisa Tae Kami Jr., the remarkable 15-year-old girl who captured the hearts of everyone she met during her courageous three years battle with cancer, passed away at her home in on Kolomotu'a on Saturday, August 16.
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Thursday 7 August 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Following the Coronation service at the Centenary Church of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga on Friday August 1, a Royal Luncheon was held in a marquee in the grounds of the Royal Palace. The luncheon was hosted by the Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Vaka'uta Sevele. Two traditional dances were performed by neices of the king to the compositions of the late Queen Salote Tupou III. Photos by Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Monday 4 August 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The King of Tonga's Coronation Military Parade held on the morning of Saturday August 2, was attended by foreign royals and distinguished guests from many Pacific Islands and other countries. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Monday 4 August 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A spectacular half hour display of fireworks on the Nuku'alofa seafront attracted crowds of spectators on the evening of August 1, Tonga's Coronation day, for King George Tupou V. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau.
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