Pacific Games plaintiffs who are trying to sue the Kingdom of Tonga for multi-million pa'anga damages over its cancelling of the Pacific Games hosting in 2019, have been given leave to amend their claims, after the Chief Justice found their statement of claim was seriously defective. The defendant, the Kingdom of Tonga, had applied to strike out / or stay the plaintiffs claims.
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Thursday 29 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Duces of three secondary schools of the Free Wesleyan Church were named at a combined prize giving ceremony on November 28, at the Queen Salote College Hall.
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men have been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of a 19-year-old male teen on November 26 at Vaiola Hospital.
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A single 20-year-old man who was convicted of raping a woman last year in Tongatapu was sentenced to four-years and six-months imprisonment at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa.
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The University of the South Pacific-Tonga campus welcomed HM King Tupou VI for the commissioning of their new Kukū Kaunaka Collection of academic theses by Tongan scholars, in a closed event on November 14. In a statement, USP said: “It was indeed a most humbling and significant event as Tonga USP staff marked the 50th anniversary of the USP service in the region and in Tonga.”
Tuesday 27 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Six Pacific Islands contestants are in Nuku’alofa to compete for the Miss Pacific Islands crown on November 29-30, at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium.
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Using fabric bags and kato ‘oa (coconut woven baskets) as alternatives to single use plastics is the aim of a No Pelesitiki Campaign launched in Tonga on November 26, with the support of Queen Nanasipau‘u.
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan athletes from nine sporting disciplines will begin training in China next month as part of a new aid project called the "China Aid Project on Sports Technical Assistance to Tonga-2018”. The training initiative for about 100 athletes and coaches occurs at a crucial point – just eight months before the 2019 Pacific Games are scheduled to begin in Samoa on 7 July, 2019.
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 19-year-old youth, who was found seriously injured on the side of the main road in Ha'atafu over the weekend, died on November 26, at Vaiola Hospital.
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Monday 26 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Finau Mahe (41) who appeared at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on November 26, charged in relation to the seizure of $460,000 pa’anga worth of methamphetamine at Kanokupolu has been released on bail.
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Monday 26 November 2018
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prime Minister Pohiva has been an oppositional leader in Tonga's government since 1987...now that he is the Prime Minister and head of government, he still continues with the same mindset of governing in opposition, undermining his very own government. He opposes the majority of Tongans who decry his outrageous disregard for following policies, procedures, and the law. Simply put, PM Pohiva does not practice what he once preached passionately: democracy. - 'Ana Tausinga.
Monday 26 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five men who were arrested on November 15 after illicit drugs and a pistol were seized in a vehicle during a police routine traffic stop on Hihifo Road and at a property in Fangaloto, appeared at the Fasi Magistrate's Court on November 26.
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Monday 26 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 85th Birthday of Emperor Akihito, the Emperor of Japan was celebrated in Nuku’alofa on Thursday evening, 22 November, with a reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga. He said the Emperor would abdicate next year after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Monday 26 November 2018
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The Tonga Women’s national soccer team defeated the Cook Islands 1 – 0 in their final game of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in New Caledonia yesterday, 25 November. Tonga’s winning goal was scored by Laveni Vaka.
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Monday 26 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Flying Fijians defeated France 21 – 14 on Saturday 24 November, securing a strong finish to their tour of the northern hemisphere, two weeks after suffering a huge 54 – 17 loss to Scotland.
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Monday 26 November 2018
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Apia, Samoa
The Tonga men’s national basketball team has defied all odds and won bronze in the FIBA Polynesian Basketball Cup to qualify for the Pacific Games next year, after an 18-year absence from the game.
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Sunday 25 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A test match will take place in Hamilton between the ‘Ikale Tahi and World Cup favourites the All Blacks next year on 7 September, two weeks before the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. NZ Rugby CEO Steve Tew said New Zealanders admire the way Tongan supporters get behind their team.
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Sunday 25 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi were unable to score a try against Georgia this morning, losing the final game of their Northern tour in the Georgian capital Tblisi, 20-9.
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Friday 23 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four male prisoners have been arrested in connection with 11 cannabis pot plants and homebrew found at Ha'alefo Prison in Vava'u on November 16.
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Friday 23 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three people were arrested after being found in possession of 100 small packets of cannabis already packed for distribution at a home in Ngele'ia on November 21.
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