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Eleven Tonga Police officers completed two weeks Close Personal Protection training led by Police Trainers from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services. There were four Police trainers from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services that led the training which aimed at developing the abilities of the eleven Tonga Police officers in protecting and ensuring the safety of visiting foreign dignitaries and VIP guests.

Nua house sprinters dominated events on the first day of the Tonga High School Inter-House Sports held at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa, today, 13 February 2024.

The Legislative Assembly of Tonga held its first sitting for 2024, on Monday 12 February, with the Acting Speaker, Lord Tu'iha'angana swearing in Tonga’s new Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Siale 'Akau'ola.

Members of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga observed one minute of silence in remembrance of the former Member of Parliament, Lord Fusitu’a (51) who died in Auckland at the weekend, after a long illness.

A total of 18 players have been chosen by Head Coach, Mark Uhatahi to represent the Kingdom in the upcoming Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Men’s Championship League, set to begin on Saturday 17 February.

The first Blue Talanoa in Tonga, a forum for local activists and government officials to discuss issues facing the ocean, in Tonga and the Pacific region, was hosted by the French Embassy from Fiji. The Deputy Head of Mission in Fiji, Laurence Brattin-Nerriere, led the Blue Talanoa sessions, held on 9 February, at the House of Tonga, Nuku'alofa.

The PM and his Cabinet should remember the uniqueness of our kind of democracy. Ours is not like the British democracy where the King has no executive power. Ours is a democracy under Constitutional monarchy. The King has the ultimate executive authority over the Government. He can dissolve Parliament if it deems necessary as he has done with 'Akilisi's government back then. Our Constitution, and especially Clause 51 retains the King's authority over Cabinet by giving him authority to endorse ...the appointments of Cabinet ministers. So, it will be good for the current administration not to resist the authority of the King in this matter. - Rev Dr Ma'afu Palu

After a three-months-long break, the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene from Monday 12 February 2024 at 2:00pm, to continue its proceedings of the 2023 parliamentary session. The Assembly has approved extended leave for two members: the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, who have been absent from the House for longer than three months.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, holds profound cultural significance for the Chinese people both at home and abroad. And last year it became a United Nations holiday. It marks the beginning of a new lunar year, symbolizing renewal, hope, and the promise of a fresh start. Families gather together to celebrate this auspicious occasion, sharing festive meals, exchanging gifts, and take part in age-old traditions of unity and harmony. Statement by Mr. Ruan Dewen, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy to the Kingdom of Tonga, on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Spring Festival