‘Amini Fonua (25) won Tonga’s first medal, a gold in the Pacific Games 2015, which began in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, 4 July.
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Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Crowds gathered at Mala’e Pangai Lahi for two nights Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8 July to watch an outstanding Military Tattoo, which concluded the coronation celebrations of HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u.
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Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
More than 1000 ex-students reunited for the Liahona Saineha Alumni Association Tri-Annual celebration held from 1-8 July in Tongatapu, and danced at a luncheon for King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u on Tuesday July 7 at the Liahona High School Campus in Tongatapu. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Leiola Brittne Fuimaono (21) won the Miss Heilala tau’olunga dancing competition and best costume out of 14 contestants on Monday night 6 July, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
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Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Reserve Bank has revised its Exchange Control Policy Guidelines with effect from 1st May 2015. The Exchange Control Policy Guidelines outlines the supporting documentary evidence that must be sighted by the commercial banks, authorized foreign exchange dealers and the Reserve Bank prior to allowing any overseas payments to be made.
Fanongongo mei he Pangike Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga fekau’aki moe Liliu ki he Tohi Fakahinohino ki he Ngaahi Tohi ‘oku Ngaue’aki ko e Fakamo’oni ki he Fetongi Pa’anga Muli.
Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nansipau'u walked out to greet a happy crowd following a final luncheon hosted by the Government for the Coronation celebrations at Pangai Lahi on Monday 6 July. Many people had an opportunity to meet the King and Queen. Photos by Peter Poulsen.
Monday 6 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new book called "Tonga: Fonua ‘a Kainga" (Tonga: the land of Kings, Chiefs and their Relatives) was launched by Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu at the Queen Sālote College Hall on 3 July.
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Monday 6 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Governor-General of Australia Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove commissioned a newly renovated ‘Ofa Tui ‘Amanaki (OTA) Disability Centre at the Tonga Red Cross Society headquarters on Friday, 3 July in Nuku’alofa.
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Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Military Parade in honour of the Coronation of HM King Tupou VI was held on an overcast morning, 6 July at Mala’e Pangai Lahi with combined military bands. Photos by Linny Folau, Adrienne L. Kaeppler and Peter Poulsen.
Sunday 5 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visitors attending the Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u yesterday, 4 July, included foreign royals, diplomats, as well as friends and relatives of the Royal Family from all over the world who mingled with Tonga's royals at the Centenary Church and receptions. Photos by Linny Folau, Pesi Fonua, Mary Lyn Fonua and Peter Poulsen.
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Sunday 5 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Photos by Linny Folau, Pesi Fonua, Mary Lyn Fonua, Caroline Manu, Adrienne L. Kaeppler and Peter Poulsen at the Centenary Church, Nuku'alofa, for the Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u. 4 July 2015.
Saturday 4 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fireworks and Tupakapakanava lit up the Nuku’alofa waterfront on Saturday night, 4 July as part of the Coronation celebrations. Photos by Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Saturday 4 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Majesty King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u were crowned by Rev D'arcy Wood at the Centenary Church of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, Nuku’alofa this morning, 4 July. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau.
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Friday 3 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A colourful float parade by Liahona High School Alumni coming to Tonga from several countries, was held on Friday, 3 July in central Nuku’alofa watched by hundreds of people as part of the Coronation celebrations this week. Photos by Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler
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Friday 3 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Traditional dancing and handicraft display was held today, 3 July at Digicel Square in the Central Business District as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Week.
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Friday 3 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visitors to Tonga's Coronation celebrations this week were treated to traditional entertainment at Pangai Lahi this afternoon. The day began with a seaside luncheon hosted by nobles and attended by the Royal Family, the sun came out for the dancing and the day ended with a rainbow.
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Thursday 2 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The development of Tonga's tuna fishing industry has failed miserably despite tireless efforts made by the Forum Fisheries Agency to support its development in Tonga over the past years, Hon. Semisi Fakahau Tonga’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, Forests and Fisheries, said in Tuvalu this week.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The price of electricity went up by 2.96 seniti per KWh through out the Kingdom today, 1 July.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Education Day continued this afternoon, July 1, with colourful dances by Tongatapu school children at Teufaiva Stadium. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of students performed for King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau‘u at a colourful Education Day today 1 July at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium, during Tonga's week-long Coronation celebrations.
