This week South Pacific Defence Ministers and senior military leaders came together in Tonga for what was a vital meeting. Australia will be there as a partner and a friend, as together we confront common threats to our collective security, including climate change, transnational crime, cyber-attacks and natural disasters. I’ll be working with the Defence Ministers right across the region to boost our defence cooperation, to find more opportunities for our servicemen and women to work alongside each other in a spirit of partnership, so that our forces become more capable and more interoperable. - The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.
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Wednesday 19 October 2022
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 17 October 2022
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Suva, Fiji
At 57-years-old, Sunia Fili received his law degree, LLB, from the University of the South Pacific earlier this month. The former Finance Minister and 'Eua MP encouraged youths to find their niche and pursue their education, as it will shape their future.
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Monday 17 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In Tonga, the price for petroleum will slightly increase staring from tomorrow, 18 October, 2022. The Competent Authority (TCA) approved the new retail petroleum prices for October – November. The Government’s subsidy of 20 seniti has ceased after it had been extended for the past three and a half months.
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Friday 14 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly’s meeting that was scheduled for 17 October is deferred to 24 October.
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Friday 14 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With only a few days left until Mate Ma'a Tonga embarks on its Rugby League World Cup campaign with its first match on 18 October, Head Coach Kristian Woolf is confident that the squad is going to do very well and make the Kingdom of Tonga proud.
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Friday 14 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Meteorological Services plans to improve early warnings and early responses to hazards and threats, by expanding the use of mobile phones to receive early warning alerts. The development is supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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Thursday 13 October 2022
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Wellington, New Zealand
The New Zealand Government has announced the re-opening of two more visa categories for migrants to become residents there starting this November.
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Thursday 13 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Digicel Tonga has invested TOP$500,000 in new telecommunications equipment for the outer islands, Digicel Tonga CEO, Anthony Seuseu announced on 12 October.
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Thursday 13 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fourteen police officers were recognized in the first Tonga Police Promotion Recognition Ceremony on 3 October, at the Tonga Police Headquarters in Longolongo.
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Wednesday 12 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Wight (27) and Samiuela Mahina (22) have been jailed for possession of 6.8 grams and 1.14 grams of methamphetamine respectively, seized at a residence in Veitongo by Tonga Police, who suspected their drug dealing in 2021.
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Wednesday 12 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Asco Motors Tonga Ltd's new showroom was opened by the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Vaipulu in Nuku’alofa on 10 October.
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Wednesday 12 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tongan who was befriended by an overseas scammer online, reported the matter to Tonga Police after the scammer directed the victim to send money. Tonga Police today urged the public to be more cautious when interacting online.
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Tuesday 11 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
On her first visit back to Tonga after three-years, Tonga’s High Commissioner to Australia, Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku’aho and the Mayor of Gunnedah, (a town in New South Wales, Australia) Mr Jamie Chaffey and delegation visited Kolomotu’a village this week. The towns have formed a "sister-city" bond.
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Tuesday 11 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga has five new drone pilots, all civil servants, who have completed the first Certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training, held in Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 10 October 2022
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Montreal, Canada
Tonga has signed an Air Services Agreement with the United Arab Emirates during the 41st International Civil Aviation Organisation Triennial General Assembly in Canada.
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Saturday 8 October 2022
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Suva, Fiji
A group of soil scientists have embarked on a quest to determine the impact of the volcanic ash fall and tsunami caused by the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption that occurred near Tonga in January this year. Core soil samples collected from areas on Tongatapu and 'Eua will be undergo DNA and chemical analysis at CSIRO’s Analytical Services Unit laboratory in Australia before being archived for future research.
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Saturday 8 October 2022
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Ngahau Siliva, won their first game against a joint Vanuatu and PNG team 78-0 at the International Defence Rugby Competition in Auckland, New Zealand. His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) Women’s Rugby Team, will meet France on 11 October.
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Friday 7 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The aviation alert level for Tonga's Home Reef volcanic activity, was elevated to orange on October 5 and 6 as progressive volcanic activity continued into its 25th day, with one ash eruption.
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Thursday 6 October 2022
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Washington D.C,USA
Tonga was among Pacific Island countries who signed on to a new partnership with the United States of America, strengthening and renewing ties at the conclusion of the first U.S. Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington D.C. on 28-29 September.
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Wednesday 5 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ngahau Siliva, His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) Women’s Rugby Team will be competing in the first International Defence Rugby Competition on 7 October in Auckland, New Zealand.
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