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In Australia wind turbines are an immediate alternative for cleaner, relatively cheap and considerably safer energy. It has the benefit of a low cost in maintenance compared to a nuclear power station. A couple of those wind turbines combined with power generated by bio diesel from coconuts would fulfill Tongan power requirements and any excess power on windy days can be used to melt down the rusty broken cars that litter the Tongan countryside. - Vilo Niumeitolu.

The second day of the Vava'u High School 25th Anniversary celebration continued of Monday, July 5 with a march through Neiafu by students and ex-students of Vava'u High School VHS, they were joined by students from Mailifeihi College, Tailulu College and Kelana College. Photos by Sione Vuki

The Royal Palace, home of the Tongan royal family for over 100 years is undergoing a $12 million renovation and extension that is expected to be completed by November.

The debate on the Budget Statement and the Budget Program for 2010-11 in the Tongan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, June 24 highlighted how members of parliament, particularly People's Representatives, do not know how aid funds are induced into the national budget.

The New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Murray McCully arrived in Tonga last night, July 6, for a one-day visit that coincides with 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Tonga.

Tonga's Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant 2010 started with colourful float parade in Nuku'alofa on Saturday, July 3.

Photos by Sione Vuki Vava'u High School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary over four days of festivities that began on July 4.

Foreign tuna industry power brokers blocked developing nations trying to protect tuna stocks in their own waters at a key international fisheries meeting that closed today in Brisbane.

Tonga’s domestic interim ferry MV Ajang Subuh that has been servicing the outer islands in Tonga for over two months is currently not sailing due to engine problems.