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Tuesday 5 October 2021 7:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The repatriation flights from Australia and New Zealand planned to arrive in Tonga this month have been postponed due to COVID-19, confirmed a MEIDECC statement today.
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Monday 4 October 2021 7:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is no Commonwealth Vocational University registered in the Kingdom of Tonga, Dr ‘Opeti Pulotu, Chief Executive Officer of Tonga’s National Qualification and Accreditation Board confirmed today, 4 October, after a newspaper in Northern India published graduation claims by an individual. Premium content -
Monday 4 October 2021 7:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A former Governor of Vava’u, Lord Fulivai and his wife Lady Helen Fulivai who took personal loans and were paid large sums of money by an Auckland company director in exchange for promised land leases in Tonga, which they did not honour, have been ordered by the High Court of New Zealand to pay back over NZD$253,370. Premium content -
Monday 4 October 2021 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Leimoni Tito Siasau (49) who was sentenced to four-years imprisonment for serious indecent assault of a 33-year-old woman got his sentence reduced to two-years by the Appeal Court on October 1. Premium content -
Monday 4 October 2021 5:05pm
Suva, Fiji : Life in Fiji is starting to return to normal as businesses re-open at 70 percent capacity starting from today but only for people who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. There are currently 12,828 active COVID-19 cases in Fiji. Since the COVID-19 outbreak that started in April 2021, there have been 51,132 cases and 631 deaths there. Premium content -
Monday 4 October 2021 5:03pm
Auckland, New Zealand : People over the age of 18 years planning to travel on Air New Zealand international flights will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 from 1 February 2022, or to provide a medical exemption. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 11:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Breast cancer is like a journey over a rough sea in a strong wind, Hon. 'Amelia Tu'ipulotu told Tongan women today on the launch of Pink October, a month of breast cancer awareness. She urged women to be brave to proceed with examinations that are available at the hospital, urging them to seek treatment as soon as they become aware of changes in their breasts. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around $20,000 pa’anga will be offered in cash and prizes from Digicel Tonga to help raise awareness of women and men’s health in Tonga during October and November. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 10:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Simione Ikahihifo (55) who was sentenced to serve seven and a half-years imprisonment for dangerous driving causing the death of 'Aisea Kaifa (66) in 2020, had his sentence reduced to five-years by the Appeal Court on October 1. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 7:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Ana Katokakala Siale (37) had her suspended sentence for house breaking and theft of Tongan handicrafts valued at $14,100 pa'anga, quashed by the Appeal Court on October 1. She will now serve six-months at Hu'atolitoli Prison. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 7:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Repeat drug offender Pangi Puloka (47) who is currently imprisoned, was unsuccessful in his Appeal against conviction on drugs offences. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 6:53pm
Nuku'alofa,Tonga : The Rotary Club of Nuku'alofa has supported nearly $500,000 in various projects in Tongatapu and 'Eua during the 2020/21 financial year. Although problems with travel are creating disruptions, several projects are under discussion with other clubs overseas. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 9:29am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, HE Rachael Moore presented her credentials to HM King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa on 29 September 2021. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 8:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lafitani Mahe who is currently serving a prison term for housebreaking and theft received an additional time for possession of illicit drugs, after being sentenced at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today. His co-accused received a suspended sentence. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new classroom building was commissioned on September 30 for Kolomotu'a Government Middle School, giving its young students additional space to learn. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 6:15pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Former All Black, Aaron Mauger, has been announced as Head Coach of the new Super Rugby team, Moana Pasifika, today, 30 September. The Auckland-based team is set up to provide a professional pathway for players from Pacific island countries such as Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 9:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Women of the Church of Tonga (Hou’eiki) were dressed in their finest white outfits today for their annual 'Faka-Sepitema' roll call. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A total of 75 candidates had registered for the General Election on November 18, when registration closed at 3:00pm yesterday, 28 September 2021. Meanwhile, over 64,000 voters have registered to elect their 17 representatives to the Tonga Legislative Assembly. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A donation of TOP$10,800 from Digicel Tonga was made to Tonga Red Cross Society yesterday in Nuku'alofa ahead of the cyclone season. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 1:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ambassador of the European Union for the Pacific, HE Sujiro Seam presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Tupou VI in a virtual ceremony yesterday, 28 September 2021. He noted the EU's long-standing cooperation in the energy sector and common priorities on climate change, sustainable development and oceans. Premium content
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