Two cases of typhoid fever confirmed in Tongatapu this week are currently under investigation by the Public Health Division of the Ministry of Health, which is urging the public to practise good personal hygiene. The patients, two males aged 17 and 21 from the same household in Hofoa, were admitted to Vaiola Hospital on 16 and 17 January. They were confirmed as typhoid cases on Wednesday and Thursday and are now reported to be in stable condition.
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Suva, Fiji
The journey back to the lecture halls of The University of the South Pacific for Lesieli Fekitamoelotu Huihahau, was a powerful declaration that it’s never too late to chase your dream. The 30-year-old, who hails from Ha‘apai, recently graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture from USP’s Tonga Campus.
Thursday 22 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new Speaker of the House, Lord Vaea, today welcomed Members of Parliament to the first sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga for 2026.
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Wednesday 21 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Nuku'alofa businessman Tohitongi Fetu’u is serving life imprisonment for importing over 3.5 kg of methamphetamine, along with co-accused 'Eneasi Taumoefolau, one of the main financiers, who imported over 2.2 kg of methamphetamine. Four others received lengthy jail sentences for related drug offences. The judge named the alleged US supplier and urged Tongan authorities to liaise with the FBI to bring him to justice.
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Tuesday 20 January 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Commissioners of the Energy Commission are pleased to announce an electricity tariff reduction of 2.58 seniti per kWh (kilowatt hour). This is a 4.1% reduction from the last quarter (Oct–Dec 2025) when the electricity tariff was 92.16 seniti per kWh. The new electricity tariff for this quarter is $0.8958 seniti per kWh. / Kuo tali ‘e he kau Komisiona Ma’u’anga Ivi ke fakahoko atu ‘a e holo ‘a e totongi ‘uhila ‘aki ‘a e seniti ‘e 2.58 ki he kWh. Ko e holo ‘eni ‘aki ‘a e peseti ‘e 4.1% mei he kuata (‘Okatopa-Tisema 2025) ‘i he taimi na’e seniti ai ‘e 92.16 ki he kWh. Ko e totongi ‘uhila fo’ou ni ke ngaue’aki ma’ae fonua fakalukufua ko e seniti ‘e $0.8958 ki he kWh.
Monday 19 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Continuing volcanic activity at the Home Reef in Tonga was spotted today by two pilots who reported seeing white clouds or steam emissions from the location rising to 10,000 feet. Home Reef is about 45 nautical miles from the Lupepau'u Airport in Vava'u. Tonga Geological Services stated today that the volcanic activity poses a low risk to the communities of Vava’u and Ha’apai, however, mariners are advised to stay two nautical miles away.
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Saturday 17 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga does not register foreign vessels engaged in international voyages. “Any foreign vessel currently transmitting under the Tongan flag is doing so fraudulently and without authorization from the Kingdom of Tonga,” the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement last night.
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Friday 16 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan maritime authorities are probing reports that at least ten sanctioned vessels operating in the East and South China seas are falsely flying Tonga’s flag.
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Friday 16 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 2026 session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga was officially opened today, 15 January 2026. The address from the throne by HM King Tupou VI, read by Lord Fakatulolo, struck a biblical tone. The King warned the House and the country to be wary of wickedness.
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Thursday 15 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
At the end of 2025, Tonga had five confirmed cases of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), alongside more than 700 reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis and chlamydia, according to health authorities. They are very concerned with Fiji's growing HIV epidemic and encourage returning students to take HIV tests either in Tonga or in Fiji.
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Wednesday 14 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongans who are looking to travel to the United States on short-term visas will be required to post bonds of up to USD $15,000 ($36,774 TOP), starting on 21 January 2026.
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Wednesday 14 January 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Energy Commission has confirmed the reappointment of Col (Ret’d) Siamelie Latu as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further three-year term, commencing 13 January 2026.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
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Auckland, New Zealand
Moana Pasifika announced Miracle Faiilagi from Samoa, today as the new team captain that will lead them into the 2026 DHL Super Ruby Pacific Season.
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Monday 12 January 2026
New Zealand
As the founding Director of Ocean of Light International Schools I have been a close observer of Education in Tonga. I read with interest that Tonga High School shone brightly with the local examinations. They should shine even brighter because effectively they have the "Cream of the Crop" to work with. As Ocean of Light comes to its 30th Anniversary in February it also looks back on outstanding successes- Alan Cairns
Monday 12 January 2026
Suva, Fiji
The University of the South Pacific (USP) continues to empower emerging leaders across the region, with alumni such as Paea Tau’aika from Tonga driving innovation in renewable energy and sustainable economic growth.
Friday 9 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Education officially released the 2025 Tonga National Form Seven and Six Certificate examination results today, 9 January 2026. The results were distributed and eagerly picked up by the candidates from their respective schools at 2:00pm today.
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Friday 9 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A car accident claimed the life of a 51-year-old woman from Nukunuku, on 27 December. It was the tenth road fatality recorded in Tonga for 2025.
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Thursday 8 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old Fijian man was confirmed to have committed suicide in Veitongo following the Christmas holiday.
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Thursday 8 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A four-year-old girl from Talafo'ou tragically drowned at the village beach on New Year's Day, 1 January 2026.
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Monday 5 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua has announced an 11 member Cabinet , this afternoon, 5 January 2026, after the appointments were made by King Tupou VI, under the Constitution.
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