Results for Tonga

Due to the combined effects of higher international prices, reduced freight rates, and weaker Pa'anga, the wholesale petrol, kerosene and diesel prices increased this month. As a result, the retail prices in Tongatapu also increase.

Tongan organisations involved in internet technology, joined in the global celebration of “Universal Acceptance Day”. Universal Acceptance ensures that all valid domain names and email addresses—regardless of language, script, or length—work seamlessly across online platforms. The sessions on 4 March focused on how businesses, governments, and communities can adopt UA principles to create a more accessible and user-friendly Internet for all.

Five people were arrested as a result of a Police drugs operation, while illicit drugs, cash, mobile phones, and a vehicle were seized, Tonga Police reported today.

Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) began construction of their first training facility, with a ground-breaking ceremony at Fasi, Nuku'alofa, yesterday, funded by the Japanese Government with $143,400 (USD), under the Grass-Roots Human Security Projects.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported the youngest age affected in the dengue fever outbreak is eight months old. Meanwhile, as of Sunday, 2 March, the total number of dengue fever (DF) cases in Tonga has risen to 88, with 38 cases in Tongatapu, 36 in Vava'u, and 14 in 'Eua.

For decades, construction in Tonga was a male-dominated field. That’s changing. Women like ‘Ofa Halatanu and Susana Fihaki are now working as engineers, leading teams and shaping the the country’s future. This International Women’s Day, Australia is proud to stand with Tongan women who are quite literally breaking new ground. 

Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here.

Tapuhia landfill is filling up faster than expected. The Minister responsible for Environment, Deputy PM, Hon. Dr Taniela Fusimalohi expressed concern over the landfill's lifespan, "I’m unsure where we would relocate if Tapuhia reaches capacity."

A low pressure system, at the end of Tropical Cyclone Rae, moved out of southern Tongan waters last night, and no longer poses a threat to Tonga. The Fua’amotu Tropical Cyclone Center was de-activated at 10:00 am this morning, 26 February, by the Tonga Meteorological Services.