The first photographic book about Tonga's Royal Family was launched at a special event at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre on Tuesday June 23, ahead of the celebrations for the Coronation of HM King Tupou VI that begin on Saturday.
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Thursday 25 June 2015
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Thursday 25 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva told the House budget debate on Tuesday night that if the Government has to pay Forbes magazine USD$100,000 for an interview they did with him on 11 February, then there was nothing to worry about, - “it is not a big amount, we can recover the money”, he said. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.

Friday 19 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Coronation Education Day on Wednesday July 1 promises to be a spectacular event with thousands of student dancers massed at the Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium to perform for the king. A dress rehearsal today turned out the red and white Tongan flag on the field.

Friday 19 June 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Issue of the Revised Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Guideline. The National Reserve Bank of Tonga, in its capacity as the Transaction Reporting Authority (TRA), is issuing the Revised AML/CFT Guideline pursuant to section 11A(o) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2010 [MLPC Act].
Tukuatu ‘o e Tohi Fakahinohino ki hono fakafepaki’i hono fe’ave’aki fakapulipuli ‘o e pa’anga kaka, pa’anga hiamatea mo e fakapa’anga ‘a e ngaahi ngaue fakatautoitoi. Official Press Release from the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (English and Tongan).
Thursday 18 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HE Sarah Maree Wong Walsh has started as New Zealand's new High Commissioner to Tonga after arriving on Saturday, 13 June.

Wednesday 17 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
It was a festive day for the people in Kolofo'ou who decorated their homes with mats, red flags and balloons in preparation for HM King Tupou VI's Coronation. Photos by Linny Folau

Wednesday 17 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Homes in the Kolomotu’a area part of Nuku‘alofa were decorated with colourful balloons, mats and tapa for a visit by HM King Tupou VI on Friday, 12 June.

Thursday 11 June 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A specialist urology team from Australia provided a range of free diagnostic and treatment services to patients at Vaiola Hospital during a training and mentoring visit to Tonga’s Vaiola Hospital on May 30 to June 5.
Tuesday 9 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seleti Tupou (30) has been charged with reckless driving after his vehicle crashed into the fence of the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa on Friday, 5 June.

Tuesday 9 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With less than three-weeks to go before the Coronation celebration of HM King Tupou VI begins on 27 June, Tongan schools are gearing up to perform their joyous dances that will bring thousands of dancers into two main events. The all-girls Queen Salote College is practising their famous Ma'ulu'ulu.

Thursday 4 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's new big budget offers a $5 million boost for government salaries along with new charges to be imposed on foreign exchange and a large increase in airport tax to raise funds for the 2019 Pacific Games. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.

Wednesday 3 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 50-year-old man of Tongan/Australian origin has been charged in relation to the illegal importation of 288 cartons of Manchester brand tobacco without health warnings.

Wednesday 3 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Pearl cruise ship visited Nuku’alofa today with more than 2,000 passengers and crew after visiting Neiafu, Vava'u yesterday 2 June.

Wednesday 3 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Scholarships worth $10,475 pa’anga were awarded by the Tonga Development Bank this week to cover full tuition fees of 13 students at Montfort Technical Institute and Tupou Tertiary Institute.

Tuesday 2 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Tupou (74) of Kolofo’ou was formally inducted to TASANOC's "Tonga Hall of Fame", on Friday night, May 29, by ‘Ahongalu Fusimalohi, the Acting President of the Tonga Sports Association and the National Olympic Committee (TASANOC).

Tuesday 2 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 58-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm for allegedly shooting and wounding two of his relatives at a plantation in Lavengatonga, Tongatapu, on Friday 29 May.

Monday 1 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A petition from Non-Government Organisations and the Civil Society Forum of Tonga was presented to Parliament today in support of a Cabinet decision to ratify the United Nation’s Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Friday 29 May 2015
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Pago Pago, American Samoa
Those who think that equality for all including women, can be accomplished without ratification of CEDAW, are deluded. ... People should march to the Palace to assure that the Constitution is solid against abortion and same-sex marriage ... not against CEDAW. - Sione Lousiale Kava
Monday 25 May 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
We are concerned at a few levels about illicit trade of cigarettes being imported into Tonga without health warnings and certificates of origin. - John Paul Chapman.
Sunday 24 May 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga U20s were narrowly defeated by Canada 13 - 11 on Wednesday May 20, at the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament in Lisbon, Portugal, when Canada took the game from Tonga with a heart-breaking last minute field goal.
