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Thursday 11 July 2019 7:04pm
Brisbane, Australia : Tonga's Taekwondo Team left Brisbane, Australia for Samoa today, 11 July, after several grueling weeks of training in preparation for the Pacific Games.
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Thursday 11 July 2019 5:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A gift of school supplies and letters of friendship from children in Ebina, Japan, were received by Prince Taufa‘ahau Manumataongo and Princess Halaevalu Mata‘aho on behalf of the school children in Tonga, on July 11 at the Palace Office in Nuku‘alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 11 July 2019 5:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “For us it’s about getting gold and we have that faith that we will get it,” said Tonga Netball captain Amenda Payne yesterday, 10 July, at ‘Atele Indoor Stadium, ahead of the Pacific Games netball competition, which starts next week. Premium content -
Thursday 11 July 2019 3:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Books4Tonga is seeking people in villages to help establish more libraries in Tonga and the charity will supply the books aimed to help people improve their English reading and writing. Premium content -
Thursday 11 July 2019 3:01pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Tourism’s potential to play a key role in job creation and economic growth globally while also contributing to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Agenda, was recognized at an event organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 5:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 25-year-old man was acquitted of attempted rape of a young woman at a home in Nuku’alofa in May last year. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 5:24pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : A project to strengthen sustainable management and recover selected commercial, aquaculture, and community fisheries in Tonga, funded by the World Bank was launched on 2 July in Neiafu, Vava’u. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 5:20pm
Apia, Samoa : Tonga’s Rugby League Nine’s finished in 4th place after losing to Samoa in the Pacific Games bronze medal match yesterday, 16-12 in front of an excited crowd at Apia Park Stadium, where Fiji took the Gold. -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 5:17pm
Geneva, Switzerland : From infrastructure damage caused by extreme weather events to drought-induced food insecurity, there are many climate risks for which the world should urgently be preparing. But one of the areas where climate change poses arguably the most significant risk is barely being discussed: human health. By Seth Berkley. -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 5:00pm
Suva, Fiji : The big development issues facing the Pacific region will be debated in a new discussion series called ‘Future Pasifika’, with the first panel on healthy oceans set for July 15, broadcast worldwide from the University of the South Pacific Suva campus in partnership with the World Bank Group. -
Wednesday 10 July 2019 4:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new “Infringement Notice Regime” proposed to give teeth to the provisions of Tonga’s Communications Act of 2015 will allow government to issue penalties of between $1000 and $4000 when they believe a person has contravened the Act, without going to court. -
Tuesday 9 July 2019 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Regrets that the crowning of this year’s Miss Heilala Pageant “was not completed in the usual manner” were expressed by Tonga's Heilala Festival Director Hon. Semisi Sika and the President of the Tonga Tourist Association Siosaia Moehau today. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 July 2019 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mrs Temaleti Manakovi ‘a Pahulu of Kolomotu’a has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ministry of Justice for a four year term, the Public Service Commission announced recently. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 July 2019 5:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Tonga's Ministry of Public Enterprises, Sione Pulotu ‘Akau‘ola, has been reappointed for a four years term by the Public Service Commission. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 July 2019 10:43am
Apia, Samoa : Tonga’s Rugby League Nine’s team has progressed to today's semi-finals after winning over the Cook Islands 8-4 in rainy conditions yesterday, 8 July, at Apia Park Stadium in Samoa. Tonga meets PNG at 2:00pm. Premium content -
Monday 8 July 2019 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Flagbearer and shot-putter, ‘Atamaama Tu’utafaiva led Tonga’s athletes in a parade of nations, which opened proceedings at the 2019 Pacific Games opening ceremony held at Apia Park Stadium in Samoa, yesterday, 7 July. Around 4000 athletes are taking part in 27 sports. The Pacific Games will run until 20 July. Premium content -
Monday 8 July 2019 10:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight tennis players representing Tonga at the Pacific Games in Samoa over the next few weeks were in the kingdom last week to sharpen their skills and showcase their trade to the locals. Premium content -
Monday 8 July 2019 10:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The highly successful annual One Tonga Concert never fails to impress, and last night’s musical evening of “Glorifying God in Song” brought colour, passion and a sense of community to the stage in a special performance for the 60th birthday of King Tupou VI at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku‘alofa. Photos by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 8 July 2019 7:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Dongguan Cultural Troupe of performers travelled from China to present a special Royal Performance in celebration of the 60th birthday of HM King Tupou VI in Nuku'alofa. Masterful face-changing by performer Fang Wenquiang captivated the audience in an exotic and colourful show. Photos by Pesi Fonua. -
Saturday 6 July 2019 5:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Attempts were made to silence the outgoing Miss Heilala 2018, Kalo Funganitao, after Miss Heilala officials tonight unplugged her microphone during her final speech. Kalo had started to voice her struggles over the past year, and criticized Tongan organisers for their lack of support at the Miss Pacific Islands beauty pageant held in Nuku'alofa last year.2 comments
