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Tongan-born professional boxer, Nailini Helu received her first world ranking at the week, 9 November 2024, when the IBF declared her 6th in the Light Heavyweight division IBF world ranking.

The Cabinet yesterday approved Lulutai Airlines Limited to become a public enterprise, Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku told a media briefing today, at St. George Government building.

Twelve youth members from Tongatapu 7 and 8 districts participated in a basic business training yesterday, 6 November, in Veitongo. The training is one of two programs implemented by the Youth Development division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Major road construction and maintenance has been ongoing on Hihifo Road for the past two weeks, from Maui to Kolomotu’a, and additional repairs in Nuku'alofa, the aftermath of recent weather events.

Concern over land use in ‘Eua has touched on the sensitive issues of land rights, fresh water supply and environmental damage to the ‘Eua Forest over the last two decades. A petition to parliament by dislocated families has highlighted a growing conflict of interest between local residents and a foreign commercial interest that has cut forest for a kava plantation

Four Tongan RSE workers who were badly injured in a bus crash, after arriving in New Zealand this morning, Sunday, remain in hospital tonight. Twelve of the 32 workers on the bus were treated for injuries, and eight were discharged. Many came from Foa, in Ha'apai.

A 28-year-old male from Haveluloto drowned while out spearfishing with a group at a beach at Ha'ateiho on Monday, Tonga Police reported.

Scott Westbury from New Zealand has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tonga Power Ltd.

Tonga has two new Fire Commanders, with the promotions of AFC Sione Lavaka and AFC Vika Unga-Martinez, Tonga Fire and Emergencies Services announced today.