Tonga is one of 14 Pacific Island countries that is expected to benefit from a new project aimed to provide nationally tailored information on seasonal climate prediction and improve climate services. The three year project was launched in Nuku'alofa this week.
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Wednesday 15 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 15 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A trial to hear an election petition filed against Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu for alleged illegal practices that was to start this month has been deferred pending his appeal against a ruling by the Chief Justice not to have a jury trial.
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Tuesday 14 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sioeli ‘Aholelei Finau (24) a soldier with His Majesty’s Armed Forces is the victim who died after he was allegedly stabbed with a knife during an incident in the Central Business District on Saturday night, 11 July.
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Monday 13 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A small float parade held on Saturday morning 11 July was led by the new Miss Heilala Brittne Fuimaono (21) riding on a convertible, and joined by only a few of the contestants in the Miss Heilala Pageant 2015. Photos by Linny Folau and Peter Poulsen.
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Saturday 11 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Leiola, Brittne Fuimaono, was crowned as Tonga's new Miss Heilala last night (July 10) at the Heilala Pageant final held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Photos by Caroline Manu.
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Friday 10 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A show of fantastic creative island costumes, colourful sarong wear and talented performances, delighted a full house at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall last night, during the final judging events of the Miss Heilala 2015 Pageant, before the crowning takes place tonight Friday, 10 July.
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Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
More than 1000 ex-students reunited for the Liahona Saineha Alumni Association Tri-Annual celebration held from 1-8 July in Tongatapu, and danced at a luncheon for King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u on Tuesday July 7 at the Liahona High School Campus in Tongatapu. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Reserve Bank has revised its Exchange Control Policy Guidelines with effect from 1st May 2015. The Exchange Control Policy Guidelines outlines the supporting documentary evidence that must be sighted by the commercial banks, authorized foreign exchange dealers and the Reserve Bank prior to allowing any overseas payments to be made.
Fanongongo mei he Pangike Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga fekau’aki moe Liliu ki he Tohi Fakahinohino ki he Ngaahi Tohi ‘oku Ngaue’aki ko e Fakamo’oni ki he Fetongi Pa’anga Muli.
Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nansipau'u walked out to greet a happy crowd following a final luncheon hosted by the Government for the Coronation celebrations at Pangai Lahi on Monday 6 July. Many people had an opportunity to meet the King and Queen. Photos by Peter Poulsen.
Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Military Parade in honour of the Coronation of HM King Tupou VI was held on an overcast morning, 6 July at Mala’e Pangai Lahi with combined military bands. Photos by Linny Folau, Adrienne L. Kaeppler and Peter Poulsen.
Sunday 5 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Photos by Linny Folau, Pesi Fonua, Mary Lyn Fonua, Caroline Manu, Adrienne L. Kaeppler and Peter Poulsen at the Centenary Church, Nuku'alofa, for the Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u. 4 July 2015.
Friday 3 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Traditional dancing and handicraft display was held today, 3 July at Digicel Square in the Central Business District as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Week.
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Friday 3 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visitors to Tonga's Coronation celebrations this week were treated to traditional entertainment at Pangai Lahi this afternoon. The day began with a seaside luncheon hosted by nobles and attended by the Royal Family, the sun came out for the dancing and the day ended with a rainbow.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Education Day continued this afternoon, July 1, with colourful dances by Tongatapu school children at Teufaiva Stadium. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of students performed for King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau‘u at a colourful Education Day today 1 July at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium, during Tonga's week-long Coronation celebrations.
Wednesday 1 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI awarded Coronation Medals of Honour at the Royal Palace yesterday, 30 June.
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Tuesday 30 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eleven of 14 girls attended an orientation program for the Miss Heilala Pageant 2015 at the Liku’alofa Beach Resort on Tuesday, 30 June.
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Tuesday 30 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thirty vehicles from the Chinese Government were handed over to Tonga for the Coronation celebration of HM King Tupou VI on 27 June.
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Tuesday 30 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'One Tonga, Glorifying God in Song', brought together over 15 musical groups for a musical feast of praise on Sunday evening at the Queen Sālote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa.
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Saturday 27 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI drank kava in the royal kava circle - the Taumafa Kava today, confirming his title as the 24th Tu'i Kanokupolu and king of Tonga. Photos by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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