A 26-year-old man from Nukunuku died early this morning, February 28 when the vehicle in which he was a front passenger collided with a power pole at Fatai.
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Friday 1 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 1 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Police are investigating two reported break-ins at homes in the Nuku’alofa area, where Tongan valuables were stolen earlier this month.
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Friday 1 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 45-year-old man has been charged in relation to the seizure of a supply of liquor and beer, which he had no license to sell in Ma'ufanga.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
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Kingston, Jamaica:
Tonga has been elected as Council Vice-President for Asia Pacific at the International Seabed Authority 25th Session held in Jamaica on February 25.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ombudsman Office is carrying out an investigation into a series of allegations of maladministration in the Boards of Public Enterprises.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Pola Category 2 was located about 315km west of Ha’apai, 285km west northwest of Nomuka, 325km west of Ha'apai or 290km northwest of Nuku’alofa, at 5:00pm this afternoon. TC Pola is expected to develop into a Category 3 in the next 6 to 12 hours, according to Tonga Met's Tropical Cyclone advisory this evening.
Wednesday 27 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Parliament passed the Foreign Investment Bill 2019 yesterday, 26 February with votes of 15-3, after a hot debate on whether or not to take into account the concerns of the Tonga Chamber of Commerce and the business community. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Pola Category 1 (previously called TD11F) was located about 305km northwest of Vava'u or 380km north northwest of Ha'apai at 1:00am this morning. Heavy rain and gale force winds may start to affect Vava'u and Ha'apai this morning, according to Tonga Meteorological Services.
Tuesday 26 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A petition signed by Pentecostal churches supporting the call for King Tupou VI to dissolve the Tongan Parliament and investigate government, was presented to the Palace Office today, February 26.
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Tuesday 26 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 19-year-old man from Vaini is reported to be in a stable condition at Vaiola Hospital after falling off the Hufangalupe cliffs into the ocean on Saturday, February 23.
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Tuesday 26 February 2019
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A gale wind warning is now in force for all of Tonga land areas and coastal waters as Tropical Depression 11F was located 55km west southwest of Niuafo’ou or 245km west of Niuatoputapu or 385km northwest of Vava'u at 7:00pm this evening. There is a high chance for the system to develop into a tropical cyclone tonight, according to Tonga Meteorological Services.
Monday 25 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Mangisi (59) charged in the seizure of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of around $2 million pa’anga is to appear at the Supreme Court in March.
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Monday 25 February 2019
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New York, NY,USA
Undefeated heavyweight boxer, Junior Fa, (WBO ranked #8) will face France’s Newfel Ouatah this weekend, 2 March, in a headline event of the Arnold Pro Boxing Card in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Monday 25 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Better dialogue between government and the private sector will help to smooth key processes holding back the growth of business in Tonga, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) has told government, in a hurried submission on the Foreign Investment Bill last Friday, February 22.
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Monday 25 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s tense and conflicting politics were exposed when three petitions were presented to the HM King Tupou VI on 18 February, with a call to not only dissolve parliament, but also to establish a Royal Commission to investigate alleged wrong doings by government; and to appoint a caretaker government. Last week the Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, responded by calling the petitions “trouble making”.
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Friday 22 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Vainiaku ‘Aisea (38) was sentenced to two-years and three-months for reckless driving that caused the death of a 12-year-old girl who was waiting for her bus on By Pass Road, Nuku'alofa, in July last year. “This is a terribly sad case,” the Chief Justice said in his ruling.
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Friday 22 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Federal Police, New Zealand Police and Fiji Police to combat serious organized crimes in the region.
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Friday 22 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan parents, and family members who never though they would be able to understand what goes on in the minds of their autistic loved ones, were given hope after watching a documentary on autism last night, 21 February, organised by the Embassy of Japan and the Autism Foundation of Tonga, at the Tanoa Hotel. By Eleanor Gee.
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Friday 22 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The case of former Prime Minister, Lord Tu‘ivakano will be called on March 11 at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa.
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Thursday 21 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Public Consultation meeting on the Foreign Investment Bill 2019 between the Minister of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation, and Labour, Hon. Tu’i Uata and a few members of the Nuku'alofa business community was held this afternoon, 21 February at Parliament Building, Fanga’uta. From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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