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Tuesday 9 December 2025 2:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Kingdom of Tonga became the newest State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) this month in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Friday 5 December 2025 10:42am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Growing up in Fasi Moe Afi, on the island of Tongatapu, 'Isitolo Siale's classroom wasn't just in school, it was in the local market. At the age of 10, Siale, found himself selling produce to contribute to his single mother's income. This experience fuelled his desire to build a better life for his family and became the foundation for his success at The University of the South Pacific (USP), where he has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. -
Friday 5 December 2025 8:05am
: The first nomination for Prime Minister Designate was received on 4 December by the the Interim Speaker, Lord Tangi ‘o Vaonukonuka. Written nominations close on 12 December.
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Thursday 4 December 2025 11:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga National University today celebrated about 600 graduates, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in tourism management, engineering, and nursing and other fields. Premium content -
Thursday 4 December 2025 10:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over five petrol stations in Tongatapu have run out of unleaded petrol (penisini) today, 4 December, including branches of Sonasi, Luna’eva, Konifelenisi and Cocker Ma'ufanga gas stations, as a long-running shortage of supply continues into December. Premium content -
Thursday 4 December 2025 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rodney Tomasi (41) was found guilty on possession of 3,547.86 grams of methamphetamine concealed in a sack of sugar that was imported in a barrel from the United States last year. Shots were fired by Police in pursuit of accused, after he took possession of the drugs. He is expected to be sentenced in January, next year. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 9:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A former Prime Minister, Feleti Sevele, (Lord Sevele) won his appeal against the dismissal of his defamation case against three respondents in a radio program back in 2022. The Appeal Court has ordered a retrial. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 8:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School Head Girl, Sulia He 'I Vakaola Ilangana (18), was named the Dux of Tonga High School for 2025, after achieving top marks in Form 7 Chemistry and Biology. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The retail prices of all petroleum products in Tongatapu remains unchanged for December, and approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA), will be effective on 1 December, the Ministry of Trade and Economics Development (MTED) reported. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:17pm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Joining more than 200 parliamentarians from 65 countries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Deputy Clerk of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly Dr. Sione Vikilani attended a 3 days Parliamentary conference on 28-30 November, to address the urgent need for responsible global governance of rapidly accelerating developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Premium content -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An annual Public Holiday commemorating Anniversary of the Coronation of Tupou I on 4 December, will be observed on Monday 8 December. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 December 2025 6:30pm
Ha'ateiho,Tongatapu,Tonga : Pita Valentine Tavake (18) was named Dux of Tonga College 'Atele at the 2025 prize-giving ceremony, today, 2 December, at Lopaukamea Hall, Fungamanamo’ui, Ha’ateiho. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 December 2025 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nominations for the Prime Minister Designate have been called for by the newly appointed Interim Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Lord Tangi ‘o Vaonukonuka. All all elected representatives of the Legislative Assembly may submit nominations. Premium content -
Monday 1 December 2025 9:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Atenisi University celebrated its 50th anniversary (1975-2025) on Saturday, with a graduation ceremony for the class of 2025, in Nuku'alofa. The Dux 2025, Olivia Lolohea, said her grandfather, the late Professor ‘Ilaisa Futa Helu, founder of 'Atenisi, “...called us to cultivate independant thought - to question, to reason and to analyze. That is the gift of 'Atenisi, a place where critical inquiry is the core.” Premium content -
Friday 28 November 2025 5:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Likamoana Kautoke was the top academic achiever of 'Apifo'ou College, at the end of year prize-giving ceremony in Tongatapu today, 28 November. Change in the ranking of the academic achievers at the school, means that the Dux of ‘Apifo’ou College will be announced next year after the external exam results are released. Premium content -
Thursday 27 November 2025 9:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Saimone Vaka’s appeal arguing that his sentence was manifestly excessive was dismissed by the Appeal Court. He is currently serving two years six months imprisonment for the theft of meat valued at around $307,050. Premium content -
Thursday 27 November 2025 7:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Saimone Kapetaua Vuki (52), the newly elected People's Representative for Ha’apai 12, believes the economic development of the Ha’apai Group has been neglected for years. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 November 2025 9:50pm
Beijing, China : King Tupou VI and President Xi Jinping presided over the signing of nine Memorandum of Agreements (MoU) between the Government of Tonga and Government of the People’s Republic of China, during a formal meeting in Beijing on 25 November. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 November 2025 9:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fatafehi Tomasi’s appeal against his sentence was dismissed by the Appeal Court. He is currently serving 10 months in prison for driving a motor vehicle causing bodily harm to his passenger, while under the influence of alcohol, more than four times over the legal limit. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 November 2025 11:28pm
Nuku’alofa, Tonga : The only woman elected in Tonga’s General Election, last week, Fane Fotu Fituafe (43), would like to see more women’s representation in Tonga’s parliament and in government leadership positions. The mother of five, is a newcomer to politics, but brings her leadership experience from management roles across 16 LDS schools Premium content
