Written Speech delivered by H.E. Ambassador Liu Weimin upon arrival in Tonga: It is a great pleasure for me to serve as the ninth Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Tonga, which is known as the "Island of Friendship and Love". I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to friends from all walks of life who have long been caring about and supporting the development of China-Tonga relationship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1998, China-Tonga relations have maintained steadfast momentum.
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Friday 19 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 18 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lea Tohi 'a 'Amipasitoa Liu Weimin he'ene tu'uta mai. 'Oku fakafiefia mo'oni kiate au 'a 'eku hoko ko e 'Amipasitoa pe Talafekau Mafai Kakato hono hiva (9) 'o e Lepapulika 'o e Kakai 'o Siaina ki he Pule'anga 'o Tonga, 'a ia 'oku 'iloa ko e 'Otumotu Anga'ofa. Ko e fonua faka'ofo'ofa 'a Tonga, ko e mata'itofe ia 'o e Pasifikí, mo hono hisitolia koloa'ia, 'ātakai faka'ofo'ofa, mo e kakai anga'ofa. Talu e fokotu'u e vā fakatipilometika 'o Siaina mo Tonga 'i he 1998, mo e fakalakalaka aipē kimu'a.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
ʻOku ʻoatu heni ʻa e fanongonongo ʻo e fakataha lahi fakataʻu ʻa e 2024 ʻa e ʻAkapulu ʻIunioni ‘o Tonga (TRU) ‘i he taimi 7 efiafi, ʻi he ʻaho Falaite 17 ʻo Me ki he Holo Mele Siuʻilikutapu ‘i Halaano. Fakatatau mo e Kupu 5 ʻo e *Konisitutone ‘o e ‘Akapulu ‘Iunioni mo e kau fakafofonga ʻoku fakatatau ki he’ene ha ʻi he Kupu 5.2.6 pea ʻoku fakaafeʻi ke nau kau ki ai. ʻI heʻene pehee, kuo pau ke maau pea me’au e ‘u me’a ku fiema’u ki he fakataha mo e ngaahi meʻa kotoa pe mo e ngaahi fanongonongo mo e ʻofisa pule ʻo e ‘Akapulu ‘Iunioni ʻi he ʻaho 10 ʻo Me, 2024.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Notice is hereby given of the convening of the 2024 Annual General Meetings of the Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) 7:00pm on Friday 17th May at Mele Siu’ilikutapu Hall, Halaano. In accordance with Clause 5 of the *TRU Constitution and eligible representatives under Clause 5.2.6 are invited to participate. All Nominations and Notices must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer of the TRU by no later than 10th May, 2024.
Thursday 18 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three males from 'Anana were arrested by Tonga Police in response to a video depicting a violent incident that has circulated widely on social media platforms.
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Thursday 18 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Early warning systems are essential to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in Tonga. “Timely and accurate warnings save lives, protect livelihoods and preserve the fabric of our communities," said the Acting CEO of MEIDECC Mr. Vatulele Tuputupu at a stakeholders consultation in Nuku'alofa today.
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Thursday 18 April 2024
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Las Vegas-Nevada, USA
Tonga was first runner-up in this year’s Nevada Best Warrior competition next to Fiji, in Las Vegas, USA. The three-day competition saw seventeen participants, including four from Tonga and Fiji.
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Collaborative efforts by stakeholders are needed to address Tonga's disaster management, with proper and timely responses, especially where there is a need for evacuation and when people are displaced.
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Solomon Islands won their second victory yesterday, 16 April, against Tonga in the OFC U-16 Championship Qualifying Stage at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
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Athens, Greece
Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku is leading a delegation to the 9th Our Ocean Conference, which will take place from 16-17 April 2024, in Athens, Greece. The Conference will address cross cutting areas including Sustainable Tourism in coastal areas and islands, reduction of marine plastic and micro-plastic pollution, green shipping, and green transition in the Mediterranean.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
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Wellington, New Zealand
Skilled soldiers from New Zealand and overseas will deploy to Tonga later this month, to assist local communities with various projects and help increase their resilience to natural disasters during Exercise Tropic Twilight.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Crown application was granted to appeal against the sentencing of Falakiko ‘Asisi Mafi (43) on the grounds that it was manifestly inadequate for reckless driving, causing the death of his Fijian wife.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kuo tuku atu ‘e he Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga ́ ‘a ‘ene Fakamatala Tu‘utu‘uni Ngāue Fakapa‘anga ‘o Fepueli 2024 hili ‘a hono tali ‘e he Poate ‘a e kau Talēkita ́. Na’e fetō‘aki ‘a e hikihiki ‘i he totongi koloa fakalūkufua ́ ‘i he ta’u kuo hili ́ ka kuo holo ki he peseti ‘e 3.6 ‘i Fepueli 2024. Na’e pehē ‘e Kovana Moeaki, “neongo ‘a e holo ‘a e totongi koloa ́, ‘oku kei lahi pe ‘a e faingamalie ke toe mā’olunga ange ‘a e totongi koloa mei hikihiki e totongi e koloa fakalotofonua ́”.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has released its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for February 2024 following its approval by the Board of Directors.
Monday 15 April 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Arriving in Tonga today, four Moana Pasifika players are on a promotion tour ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific match against the New Zealand Highlanders at Teufaiva next month.
Monday 15 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's U-16 football team won 3-0 against American Samoa, in the OFC qualifying stage that opened at Teufavia Stadium in Nuku'alofa, on Saturday 13 April 2024.
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Monday 15 April 2024
Manila, Philippines
The right to good health for all people is more important than ever. Countries in the Western Pacific need to accelerate action towards universal health coverage, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on World Health Day in April. By 2048, an estimated 21 million people in the Western Pacific are expected to die each year from NCDs, accounting for nine out of 10 deaths in the region. Nearly one in four children over the age of 5 years and nearly two in five adults in the Western Pacific are now overweight or obese.
Friday 12 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will host another Oceania Football Confederation tournament, with the OFC Under-16 tournament, qualifying stage starting tomorrow 13 April in Nuku'alofa. Newcomers to Teufaiva this year, include Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, who will meet American Samoa and Tonga.
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Friday 12 April 2024
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Manila, Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tonga signed a $10 million policy-based grant agreement today, 12 April, to help expedite economic recovery from disasters caused by natural hazards and health emergencies.
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Friday 12 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new program to inspire young women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) is supported by the US government. The first STEAM Princess camp in Tonga was launched by the US Ambassador Marie C. Damour on 10 April at the USP-Tonga campus
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