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Lord Chief Justice, Malcom Bishop KC is expected deliver his ruling next week on three matters that were raised in a Joint Court Hearing today, regarding the ongoing civil action between the Tonga Development Bank and Tatafu Moeaki and the National Reserve Bank and others.

A delegation of parliamentarians from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga attended the 2025 Global Parliamentary Forum on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., held from April 22-23. The Tongan delegation was led by Deputy Speaker Lord Tu’iha’angana and included two MPS, the People's Representative for Vava'u 15, Hon. Dr. Viliami Latu, and People's Representative for Tongatapu 6, Hon. Dulcie Tei. The Legislative Assembly office stated that their attendance reflects Tonga’s commitment to global dialogue on economic development and international cooperation.

A funeral for a Tongan bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Polynesia, Assistant Bishop Afa Vaka, who died in New Zealand recently, will be held in Nuku’alofa this week.

Although tourists are attracted to Tonga by appealing activities, the culture and the natural environment, at the same time, visitors said shortfalls in public facilities and services were unappealing, according to a new Tonga International Visitor Survey released this month.

The Papal flag and diplomatic flags were flown at half staff in Nuku'alofa today following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday at the Vatican. His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga and Niue, is scheduled to depart for Rome this week. The date and time for Pope Francis's funeral has yet to be confirmed by the Vatican.

The dengue outbreak in Tonga has exceeded 500 cases recorded, with eight new cases of dengue fever reported with positive rapid tests today, bringing the total cumulative number of cases to 520. Eight cases are in a stable condition in hospital.

More than 20 Town and District Officers from Tonga are visiting Hainan Province in China to attend a two-week seminar on administration. The seminar, specifically designed for them, is being held from 16-29 April in Haikou City.

Three men from Vaini were arrested during a recent Tonga Police Drug Squad operation. Authorities seized drug-related utensils and cannabis, among other items.

A 24-year-old man from Fatai has been charged with reckless driving, after the van he was driving crashed on Sunday evening at Hihifo Road. Tonga Police said the accident occurred when the driver of the van attempted to overtake another vehicle. There were no passengers in the vehicle.