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Tuesday 26 November 2024 10:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A captain of Tonga's inter-island domestic ferry, the MV ‘Otuanga’ofa, who was found guilty of proceeding to sea improperly by taking excess passengers on the vessel and serving knowing his Certificate of Competency had expired, was sentenced to two years imprisonment. -
Tuesday 26 November 2024 12:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Lord Tu'i'afitu, is under pressure to resign. The Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku revealed yesterday in a media briefing that he is “having conversations” with the noble regarding his resignation from his ministerial portfolio. Although the PM did not state it directly, his comments suggested that the King in Privy Council has allegedly lost confidence in the minister. -
Tuesday 26 November 2024 6:54am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Motion for a Vote of No Confidence against the Prime Minister, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni (Hon. Hu'akavameiliku) and the Prime Minister’s response, will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga next week on Tuesday, 3 December, 2024, the Office of the Legislative Assembly confirmed in a statement last night. -
Monday 25 November 2024 2:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister and his Cabinet must respond to a Motion for a Vote of No Confidence before midday on Friday - a deadline set by the Speaker when the House reopened this morning. Instead of proceeding with its work today, the House has adjourned until Tuesday 3 December. The Prime Minister said that no one would pay attention to the agenda while there was a submission “on the intention to bring down this Government.” -
Monday 25 November 2024 12:26pm
Port Vila, Vanuatu : With COP29’s conclusion, the stage shifts to the Hague, where Vanuatu’s landmark International Court of Justice climate change case, will start on 2 December - with 110 UN member states and intergovernmental organisations testifying. Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment, stated yesterday that: “The commitments made in Baku — the dollar amounts pledged and the emissions reductions promised — are not enough. They were never going to be enough. And even then, based on our experience with such pledges in the past, we know they will not be fulfilled.” -
Monday 25 November 2024 9:53am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An intention to move a Motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku (Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni) was submitted by Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke in a group of 10 members of parliament, on Saturday, 23 November, the Lord Speaker's office confirmed this morning. -
Monday 25 November 2024 7:41am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A prisoner, Kali Malupo (57) was unsuccessful in his appeal against his conviction of causing grievous bodily harm, when he struck a 24-year-old man on the head using a machete in a group attack with his sons in Manuka, Tongatapu. However, in an appeal against sentence, his prison term was substantially reduced. -
Monday 25 November 2024 7:26am
Baku, Azerbaijan : Multi-million loan agreements for energy projects have been signed by Tonga, Solomon Islands and the Asian Development Bank last week, to help the transition from dependency on diesel fuel imports to renewable energy. The projects, also supported by a grant from Australia, will help Tonga to meet its 70% renewable energy target by constructing a new 33 kilovolt (kV) electricity network. -
Friday 22 November 2024 10:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An ANU Masters graduate in Public Administration, Vika ‘Unga, completed a leadership program in Ngunnawal, Australia, this week. The Tongan participant was among 19 participants who are learning how leadership can make a positive difference in their communities.
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Friday 22 November 2024 5:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Amelia Melinda Vaihu was named Dux of ‘Apifo’ou College for 2024, at the school’s end of the year prize-giving ceremony held today, 22 November, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, in Ma’ufanga, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 22 November 2024 5:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Extraordinarily heavy rainfall in southern Tonga during October smashed a national record, and in ‘Eua the flash flooding coincided with extreme high tides. -
Friday 22 November 2024 8:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kalauta Angilau was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, with part suspended, for two charges of serious wilful damage and theft of a vehicle worth $20,000, which he stole from Kolofo'ou and dismantled in Vaini. Premium content -
Thursday 21 November 2024 7:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga remains among the most aid-reliant countries in the world, ranking second among 127 developing countries with aid accounting for 55% of national income, says a new report published by Australia's Lowy Institute today. It reports a recent sharp decline in overseas development finance to the Pacific islands and forecasts that aid from major bilateral donors will flatline in coming years in the region. Premium content -
Thursday 21 November 2024 4:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Taniela Vaka (42) was sentenced to 12 years and 10 months imprisonment on charges including armed robberies committed against three victims in two separate incidents, on Tongatapu. After the first incident the accused was caught and interviewed by police but, “Extraordinarily, it appears he was then released on bail. For a man who had just admitted an armed robbery that appears to raise some serious questions,” said the judge. Premium content -
Thursday 21 November 2024 4:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Satio Matakaiongo (43) was found guilty of possession of 43.07 grams of cannabis in Popua in April earlier this year. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 November 2024 10:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new health report sheds light on the unique developmental challenges faced by Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). But despite obstacles, it says nations like Tonga, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Vanuatu are making strides toward universal health coverage (UHC) by focusing on primary healthcare and public health initiatives. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 November 2024 8:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi lost two matches in a row in their 2024 Euro-tour, against Romania and the USA Eagles. They are set to play their final game against the Georgia Lelos next week on 25 November. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 November 2024 11:09am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Siaosi Halaholo Vete (42) was sentenced to two years imprisonment for three charges including serious housebreaking and theft of property totaling at around $46,798 from his sister’s home, in order to feed his methamphetamine habit. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 November 2024 10:36am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Siosifa Tenefufu (56) was fined $500 pa’anga, to be paid within six months, for the possession of arms and ammunition without a license that included a shotgun and rifle at his home in Lakepa. Premium content -
Monday 18 November 2024 11:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former Education Minister, Dr. ’Ana Maui Taufe’ulungaki (78) passed away at 8:15 am this morning, at her home ‘Api ko Faka’amunoa, in Ha’ateiho, after an illness. A funeral service will be held tomorrow morning, Tuesday 19 November, at 9:00 am, at the Free Wesleyan Church in Ha’ateiho, before the funeral proceeds to the Makamaka Cemetery. Premium content
