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Tuesday 24 December 2024 10:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new Prime Minister Designate, Hon. 'Aisake Eke has plans for his new government in 2025. He wants to tackle a culture of silence in the civil service, build a bridge and control the traffic, encourage fishing and invest in biogas projects to reduce the cost of electricity. -
Tuesday 24 December 2024 3:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new Prime Minister Designate, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke is currently addressing the House after winning a ballot 16 votes to 8 votes, to defeat the rival nominee Dr Viliami Latu. There were 24 total votes in the secret ballot in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga this morning. Dr Eke is a former Minister of Finance, with a PhD in business administration from an Australian university. -
Tuesday 24 December 2024 11:03am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The two nominees for Tonga's new Prime Minster Designate are Dr 'Aisake Valu Eke and Dr Viliami Uasike Latu, both People's Representatives, the Lord Speaker announced this morning in a special meeting of the Tonga Legislative Assembly, where elected representives will take part in a secret ballot to elect the PM. Results were awaited at 3:00pm. -
Monday 23 December 2024 9:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two nominations for Tonga's Prime Minister Designate, were received by the office of the Legislative Assembly before the closing time today, 23 December. The names will be revealed tomorrow morning, Tuesday, when the Legislative Assembly meets to choose the new Prime Minister.. -
Monday 23 December 2024 9:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Home Reef Volcano is growing and changing shape with a new lava lobe covering an estimated 75,000 square meters on the island between 4-15 December 2024, Tonga Geological Services reported today. The volcanic activity poses low risk to the Vava’u and Ha’apai communities. However, all Mariners are advised to sail beyond two nautical miles from Home Reef until further notice. -
Monday 23 December 2024 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Secondary Entrance Examination (SEE) result this year revealed a low pass rate of 36% out of the 1399 Form 2 students in Tonga Government Middle Schools (GMS) who sat the examination. -
Monday 23 December 2024 2:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A heavy rain warning and flash flood advisory are now in force for Tongatapu, 'Eua, and Ha'apai land areas, Tonga Meteorological Services issued at 1:00 pm this afternoon. There is a cloudy, rainy, gusty outlook for Christmas in these areas, with isolated thunderstorms.
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Monday 23 December 2024 2:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Starlink has been granted approval to provide high-speed internet services in Tonga, the Regulator for Communications, (MEIDECC), announced. Premium content -
Saturday 21 December 2024 6:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The first sealed nomination for Prime Minister Designate was submitted yesterday, 20 December, to the Speaker's Office, of the Legislative Assembly. Written nominations close on Monday 23 December and will be opened on Tuesday. Premium content -
Saturday 21 December 2024 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With a total budget of $19.6 million panga (AUD 12.9 million) over five years, the Tonga Australia Resilient Communities Program will fund community driven infrastructure projects, including cyclone shelters and water supply systems. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and MORDI Tonga Trust on 20 December signed a Finance Agreement for the TARCP program. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Form Six and Seven Certificate exam results for 2024, released yesterday 19 December, showed that Tonga High School achieved the most Distinction grades out of eight schools. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 8:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A New Zealand company is set to privatize and renovate the Lupepau’u airport in Vava’u, however, no further information regarding the company was revealed by the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Vaipulu, at a Press Conference with local media today. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 8:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A civil dispute between two parties, over the rights and control over a building that was known as the Mosimani Building in Kolofo’ou, was dismissed by a Supreme Court judge. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 1:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Harris Satini was sentenced to four years imprisonment on three charges that included possession of 10.64 grams of methamphetamine. His co-accused, Saia Tufui received a suspended sentence. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 1:32pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Multiple Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) flights to Vanuatu this week have delivered emergency responders and tonnes of search and rescue equipment and aid, while 93 New Zealanders and approved foreign nationals have been evacuated. Another evacuation flight is being planned for Saturday, as part of New Zealand’s support to Vanuatu following Tuesday’s 7.3-magnitude earthquake. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 10:32am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Palatoni Laimani (37) is serving six years and six months in prison for possession of 155.90 grams of methamphetamine, seized in a police raid at his home in Hofoa. “It stands to reason that Mr. Laimani was dealing with others more heavily involved in illicit drug supply and so in turn, he forms part of serious organised criminal network,” stated the Judge. Premium content -
Friday 20 December 2024 9:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : David Kent Jr Tau’alupe (39) was jailed for one year for causing grievous bodily harm to ‘Alo’i Kei, when he stabbed him with a sharp object, causing a severe wound to his left upper abdomen, during a drink up altercation at the Laione Club in Vava’u. The judge said the offending with a concealed sharp object, “clearly signals a degree of planning and premeditation on his part coupled with the use of a highly dangerous weapon.” Premium content -
Thursday 19 December 2024 9:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dame Valerie Adams, one of New Zealand's most successful and celebrated Olympic athletes, is visiting Tonga this week to discuss ways that Tonga can improve or create a better sporting system for athletes. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 December 2024 7:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan students at the University of the South Pacific in Vanuatu, this year, say they had returned home after their exams, before the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila yesterday. The Government of Vanuatu, stated last night that most of the damage was in Port Vila, Efate. There were 14 confirmed deaths, and many injured or missing. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 December 2024 7:00pm
Wellington, New Zealand : The New Zealand Defence Force is providing assistance to Vanuatu following yesterday’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake and is establishing an air bridge taking emergency workers, equipment and supplies to Port Vila. Premium content
