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Kelekolio Fonua (23) and Andy Fukofuka (38) were jailed for charges that included serious housebreaking, theft and receiving stolen goods worth $15,403 from Tupou High School at Nukunuku. Alcohol and illicit drug abuse have been a feature of life for both men. Fukofuka had breached a suspended sentence. A probation report said, “he does not support his community and is a malign presence”.

Pita Talanoa (44) was sentenced to nine-years 10-months imprisonment on three separate sets of offences concerning illicit drugs including possession of 24.43 grams methamphetamine, as well as being re-sentenced for a further drugs offence. The judge said Talanoa's offending was remorseless: “He will serve a substantial sentence, because this offending deserves it. ...the public need to be protected from his venal behaviour.”

A Royal Navy ship from the UK, HMS Tamar, will be escorted into the Kingdom by Tonga's Navy. This will be HMS Tamar's first time in Tonga, and will be here for the next six days to provide support on shared objectives like climate change, defence and inclusion, through different means.

Tonga’s National Junior Tennis Team is currently in French Polynesia, Tahiti to participate at the East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC) from 8-16 April 2024.

A New Zealand Barrister and mediator, James Christopher LaHatte, will be the new Anti-corruption Commissioner for Tonga. His appointment was approved by the King in Privy Council, the Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku told the Legislative Assembly, yesterday 4 April, 2024.

Tonga's Prime Minister has resigned his defence portfolio. Two Tongan cabinet ministers had resigned effective 28 March, the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku told the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, this morning, 4 April, when it resumed its session after a month-long adjournment.

Four soldiers from His Majesty's Armed Forces (HMAF) arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, to compete in the Best Warrior Competition, over the next few weeks. They arrived with soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) on 1 March, and were welcomed with a traditional haka dance at the airport, by soldiers from the Nevada National Guard's State Partnership Program.

The young Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo Tuku'aho (10) was presented with a gold medal for Tupou College Toloa with his discus throw on the first day of the annual inter-college athletics competition in Nuku'alofa.

We are on a quarterly review of the regulated price of fuel which has decreased the tariff by 16.15 seniti/kWh (15.2%). The total electricity tariff will decrease from the current 106.18 seniti/kWh to 90.03 seniti/kWh from 1 April 2024. - Energy Commission. ‘I he’ene pehē, tupu mei he’etau vakai’i fakakuata ‘a e ngaahi totongi ‘uhila, ‘e holo ‘a e totongi ‘uhila ‘aki ‘a e 16.15 seniti/kWh (15.2%). Ko e totongi ‘uhila ‘e holo mei he totongi lolotonga ko e 106.18 seniti/kWh ki he 90.03 seniti/kWh. - Komisoni Ma’u’anga Ivi.