Results for Tonga

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u toured the Royal Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show at the Mala’e Niu’eiki at Angaha, ‘Eua, despite the rainy weather and muddy environment, on Saturday 17 June 2023.

School and tuition fees for over 3,600 secondary and tertiary students have been paid under a World Bank program of financial assistance in Tonga, associated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Education and Training.

The Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority Mr. Michael Lodge is in Nuku’alofa.

Miss Heilala 2019-22 Yehenara Soukop expressed her gratitude as she prepares to close her Miss Heilala chapter, after reigning for four years. Heilala Festival to be held on 26 June to 6 July, with the theme "Tonga my Kingdom."

Tonga’s Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant, a colourful annual event, marks its 30th anniversary this year, with a special showcase programme, from 9-14 July.

The new petroleum prices for June to July will decrease effective from Monday, 19 June.

Tonga Statistics Department successfully launched the Equality Insights Rapid Report, Tonga Survey on 12 June, at Nuku’alofa.

The SPBD Annual Business Women of the Year Awards, held on June 2, 2023, at the St. Andrew School Hall, celebrated the remarkable achievements of female entrepreneurs in SPBD Tonga. The event recognized four outstanding women as Winners of the Awards from different regions in Tonga: Mrs Pelenaise Folau (Tongatapu), Mrs Siosi Ma’u (Vava’u), Mrs Mina Taufalele (Ha'apai), and Mrs Kilisita Loni ('Eua). Other awards to SPBD women entrepreneurs, acknowledged their accomplishments in various categories.

Educator, Meleane Pau'uvale, was named as an Honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the King Charles III Birthday and Coronation Honours 2023. She is being recognised for providing essential services to the Tongan community and education.