The National Reserve Bank of Tonga launched Tonga’s FinTech Regulatory Sandbox Framework, with the support of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) at the Pacific Central Bankers’ Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tuesday 3 June 2025 at Faonelua Convention Centre.
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Thursday 5 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 5 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Six prominent leaders in Tonga’s sporting community today attained official regional certification as Master Educators and Educators under the Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) from the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC), strengthening Tonga’s capacity to deliver high-quality community and specialised sports education.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new strategy, ‘Growing the Pacific 2050 Strategy for Agriculture and Forestry’, was endorsed by Pacific Island countries at the Regional Meeting of Ministers for Agriculture and Forestry, in Nuku’alofa, last week.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over the weekend, more than 50 individuals were arrested during a series of Tonga Police Weekend Safety Operations. The arrests were made for various offences, including driving under the influence and illicit drug-related activities.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Oxford, United Kingdom
Dr Vincent B. Luscombe DPhil, a New Zealander of Tongan descent, on Saturday graduated with a high degree from Oxford University, where he also distinguished himself in the sport of water polo.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Six Pacific region central banks are meeting in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, this week, to explore how financial inclusion can strengthen economic resilience and social equity across the region. The high-level gathering from 3-6 June will focus on accelerating the Pacific’s financial inclusion agenda, with an emphasis on digital innovation, resilience, and access to financial services.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s biggest ever budget of $992.8 million for the 2025-26 financial year was presented by the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, to Parliament today, 3 June. An anticipated budget deficit of $29.1 million will be offset by the issuing of $30 million in local currency bonds.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old male Tonga Police probationary constable was arrested on Saturday, 31 May for possession of illicit drugs. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly began its session today with a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Lord Lasike, the former Speaker of Parliament, who died at the age of 67, due to illness, on 28 May.
Monday 2 June 2025
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Canberra, Australia
Tonga is committed to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and to the wellbeing of its citizens working in Australia, HE Curtis Tu‘ihalangingie, the Acting Tonga High Commissioner, told a workshop and exhibition day held in Canberra recently. The event held at the Australian National University showcased the positive impacts of the PALM scheme from a Tongan perspective and addressed the challenges.
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will observe a public holiday on Monday, 2 June to commemorate Emancipation Day, the day King Siaosi Tupou I officially abolished serfdom in Tonga in 1862, as part of his 1862 Code of Laws.
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ system was launched by the Tongan Government, yesterday, 29 May in Tongatapu. The new system will make public services easier and faster to access by Tongan citizens.
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Okusitino Tae (Tino), graduated on 9 May, from Northern Illinois University in the United States, with a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology, Linguistics and Cognitive Studies. Back in 2020 he was the ‘Atenisi Institute dux graduate, and at the time it took 21 months of navigating through COVID-19 restrictions for him to get a student visa to begin studying in the USA.
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twenty two new dengue fever cases reported with positive rapid test, has brought up the total cumulative cases to 815 since the outbreak began in February, the Ministry of Health reported today.
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Friday 30 May 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Government of Tonga announced a leap forward in its national digital transformation journey with the launch of a new e-government portal, the TongaPass digital identification system, and a sophisticated API integration platform on 29 May 2025. These initiatives are set to improve the delivery of public services and enhance the end-user experience for all Tongans.
Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Toni ‘Alatini (23) is serving 15 months in prison for striking Sosefo Taufa with a machete on his left arm, resulting in serious injuries in an unprovoked attack in Veitongo.
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Epuefi Laimani was found guilty of three charges that included possession of 13.27 grams of methamphetamine in Sopu, after being caught by police officers, who received information that he was selling illicit drugs in the area.
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Thursday 29 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A solar-powered desalination system to provide water for agriculture was launched on Monday, 26 May, at the Nishi Trading Farm, Vaini, Tongatapu, during the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry. This new technology in Tonga aims to combat drought and seawater intrusion on agricultural land.
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Thursday 29 May 2025
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Honiara, Solomon Islands
Nine vessels of interest were listed during the Operation Tui Moana 2025, including one confirmed apprehension for suspected illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities, during a two week regional operation by 10 members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency that concluded on 23 May.
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Thursday 29 May 2025
Canberra, Australia
What a pleasure it was to be back in Tonga last week, meeting with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Prime Minister Eke and to see the strength, pride and talents of Tonga on full display. We know that none of our nations can achieve the future we want on our own. We are stronger together. That’s why we have worked closely with our regional counterparts to help the Pacific family stay united, and will continue to be your reliable partner, working in the Pacific way to support a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Thank you to the people and Government of Tonga for your warm welcome. - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
