Results for Pacific Islands

Tonga secured the first win of the tournament (1-0), defeating the Solomon Islands on home grounds at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre today, 7 March 2025.

A prisoner from Hu’atolitoli Prison tragically died yesterday from a suspected suicide, the Prime Minister told a media briefing today. He said the prisoner was being treated for a mental health issue at Vaiola Hospital. However, it was not immediately clear whether or not the prisoner had been discharged from Vaiola Hospital at the time of his death.

The OFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers kick off tomorrow at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre in Veitongo, Tongatapu. Tonga's Junior Mataliki captain, 17-year-old Tama’a Faletau, said that it’s going to be a difficult game against Solomon Islands tomorrow but she’s confident Tonga will come out winners.

Na’e tuku atu ‘e he Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘a Tonga ́ ‘a e Fakamatala Fokotu‘utu‘u Ngāue Fakapa’anga (MPS) ki Fepueli 2025, hili hono tali ‘e he Poate ‘a e kau Talēkita ́. ‘Oku fokotu’u he MPS Fepueli 2025, makatu’unga ‘i he kei tokamālie pē ‘a e tu’unga fakalotofonua ́ mo fakatu’apule’anga ́ ‘i he kaha’u vave mai ́, ‘e kei hoko atu pē ‘a e kei faka’ai’ai pē ‘a e tupu faka’ekonōmika ́, mo fakamālohia e ngaahi founga ‘oku fakahoko ‘aki ‘e he Pangike Pule ́ ‘a e ngāue fakapa’anga ́ ke ola lelei, mo fakafaingofua’i e nō pa’anga ́.

Tevita Palu was appointed as the temporary CEO of Lulutai Airlines, Tonga’s domestic airline, last week, taking over from former CEO Poasi Tei. The Minister for Public Enterprise, Hon. Piveni Piukala said that Palu, owner of the former Real Tonga Airline, was chosen for his expertise.

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and UN Women have extended their partnership to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women and girls through football.

A 25-year-old male suspect from Afa was arrested by the Tonga Police Drug squad, with packs of alleged cannabis and Tongan pa'anga cash.

The quarterly prices for Liquified petroleum gas both increased by TOP 0.10 /kg for Tongatapu and TOP 0.05/kg for Vava’u this week.

Tonga's enrolment rate for girls in primary education stands at 99%, with 68% in secondary education. "The numbers reflect the ambition and capability of Tongan women, yet they also remind us that there is still work to be done," said The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Sinai Tu'itahi, yesterday on International Women's Day.