Results for Tonga

VEPA was joined by over 40 Island Cruising Rally participants and cruisers for a beach clean at Neiafutahi Beach, in Vava’u on 29 June 2023.

Tonga’s parliament passed the national Annual Budget for FY2023-2024 of $784.2 million pa’anga last night, 28 June, with 14-0 votes. The Minister of Finance, Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti said there is a budget deficit of $27.2 million. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

Eight newly promoted members of the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services were appointed to new positions yesterday, 26 June 2023.

Tongan born Sione Taufa was appointed as Associate Dean Pacific at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand on 27 June,

Two Tongan pilots from Lulutai Airlines have revalidated their licences for the SAAB 340 aircraft, with support from the Australian Government.

Tanaki Helu won the Best Chef of the Year contest, when he wowed judges with his main course, a honey glazed fish dish, during the second day of the Heilala Festival, in Nuku'alofa on 27 June.

Although Tonga lost to Samoa 1-3 in its second game at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship on 24 June, they did not make it easy for their opponent. The Tongans will now face New Caledonia on 27 June.

An under 16s Rugby league team is set to tour Sydney, Australia for the next two weeks. The team left Fua’amotu Airport early Saturday morning, 24 June 2023.

The Governor General of Australia, Hon. David Hurley reaffirmed Australia's ties with Tonga, after visiting for the first time on Friday, 23 June.