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Tonga's teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week.Tonga's young teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week.

The Kingdom of Tonga has reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation in digital health, climate-resilient health systems, and stronger primary care during its national statement, presented by Minister of Health, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.

The growing threat of illicit drugs in the Pacific has gathered policing leaders in Fiji in an unprecedented “Pacific Transnational Crime Summit” to address the drugs crisis in the Pacific. It comes as 17 tonnes of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, has been seized by local and international law enforcement in the Pacific region since January.

During April 2026, a total of 81 earthquakes were recorded within the Tonga region (Figure 1). Most earthquakes recorded during the month were small to moderate in magnitude and occurred at deep depths beneath the earth’s surface. 

A parliamentary delegation from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China held from May 6 - 15, 2026.

Tongan Olympic officials are attending the LA28 Oceania Forum in Auckland, this week, aimed at strengthening regional preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA.

Two members of parliament were sworn in today, 18 May 2026, as the Legislative Assembly reconvened after a four-month hiatus. Meanwhile, one member, the Minister for Lands, has yet to take his oath and the Speaker called for the Prime Minister and his Cabinet to respect and prioritise requirements set out by the Constitution.

1. Kuo fakahü mai ki he Potungäue MEIDECC 'a é 'Oku fakamalumalu ai e Va'a Fakamatata'ea, Ma'u'anga Ivi, Ma'u'anga Fakamatala, ‘Ofisi Tokangaekina 'a e Ngaahi Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, 'Ätakai, Feliuliuaki 'o e 'Ea pea mo e Fetu'utaki, ha Lipooti Fakafuofua 'o e ngaahi uesia ki he 'Ätakai (or EIA report) ki he Polöseki 'oku ‘iloa ko e Tonga 1. Kuo fakahü mai ki he Potungäue MEIDECC 'a é 'Oku fakamalumalu ai e Va'a Fakamatata'ea, Ma'u'anga Ivi, Ma'u'anga Fakamatala, ‘Ofisi Tokangaekina 'a e Ngaahi Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, 'Ätakai, Feliuliuaki 'o e 'Ea pea mo e Fetu'utaki, ha Lipooti Fakafuofua 'o e ngaahi uesia ki he 'Ätakai (or EIA report) ki he Polöseki 'oku ‘iloa ko e Tonga Climate Resilient Project. Ko e ngäue ko ‘eni ko hono fakalelei'i pea mo toe fakamalohi'i ange e ngaahi matäfanga 'o Talafo'ou lele ai ki Nukuleka, fakafuofua ko e kilomita e 2-3 pea pehé ki he matäfanga to Manuka lele ai ki Kolonga ta ia 'oku fakafuofua ko ha kilomita 'e 2. 'Oku fakaafe'i atu heni 'a e kakai 'o e fonua ke fakahoko mai ha nau faka'eke'eke ki he fakaikiiki to e lipooti ni, 'a ia ko e Polöseki EIA fika 189/2024 - 25.

With an AUD 10 million investment from the Australian government, Tonga is strengthening its disaster preparedness, response, and recovery systems through the official signing of the Tala Kei Kapa: Prepare, Respond, Recover humanitarian investment.