HRH Princess Pilolevu unveiled a plaque to mark the 30th anniversary of Tonga’s National Cultural Centre on May 4 at Tofoa.
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Friday 4 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 4 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A pioneer of horticultural enterprise in Tonga, Setaleki Tu’iniua Tavake Vailahi Soakai, better known as Masao Soakai, passed away at his home, at Popua, Nuku’alofa at the age of 95 on 24 April 2018.
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Friday 4 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Supreme Court has set aside a default judgment in a $2.1 million civil lawsuit against a Tongan business woman Lucy Anna ‘Ilaiu, stating that the case should be heard in New Zealand and not in Tonga.
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Friday 4 May 2018
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Suva, Fiji
South Pacific Tourism Organisation CEO Christopher Cocker, who led the Pacific Islands delegation at the 3rd World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WITS) and Research Symposium in New Zealand recently, said the forum provided a space for indigenous peoples to learn about the challenges faced by their communities and the value of cultural heritage in providing authentic tourism experiences.
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Thursday 3 May 2018
Accra, Ghana
Every year on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media. This year, as journalists and government officials gather in Ghana for the event’s 25th observance, attention will turn to the myriad pressures and challenges confronting the profession worldwide, and how official and state-sponsored hostility toward the press is threatening democracy. By Leon Willems
Thursday 3 May 2018
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The media worldwide today, 3 May celebrates the 25th World Press Freedom Day, under the theme ‘Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law’. The 2018 World Press Freedom Index for 180 countries ranks New Zealand at No. 8, Australia 19, Samoa 22, Tonga 51, Papua New Guinea 53 and Fiji 57.
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Thursday 3 May 2018
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Sydney, Australia
Parramatta Eels Flyer Michael Jennings (30) has today committed to play for Tonga in the Pacific Test match against Samoa on June 23. He follows Andrew Fifita who in April confirmed his commitment to play for Tonga.
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Thursday 3 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 23-year-old man was found dead at a home in Kolofo'ou on Wednesday night, May 2. Police are continuing an investigation into the cause of death.
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Thursday 3 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Under-20s team were target practice for the Junior Wallabies in the second round of the 2018 Oceania Rugby U20s Championship yesterday 1 May in Gold Coast, Australia. The Junior Wallabies scored 13 tries and were leading at halftime 48 – 7.
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Thursday 3 May 2018
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Noumea, New Caledonia
World Tuna Day, May 2, is an opportunity to acknowledge one of the most widely consumed fish in the world, and reflect on how to protect it for future generations. The creation of World Tuna Day was led by Pacific Small Island Developing States, where tuna is a vital source of economic development, food security and government revenue.
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Wednesday 2 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two teenage boys charged with murder in relation to the death of a Chinese couple, Mr and Mrs Wen, in February had their case adjourned to June 25, at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court.
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Wednesday 2 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A car dealer in Longlongo has been charged with obtaining money, reportedly $12,800 pa'anga by false pretenses from a client.
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Wednesday 2 May 2018
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Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are searching for two Tongan male suspects in relation to the death of a 28-year-old father Epalahame Tu'uheava who was found dead on a road in Mangere, Auckland yesterday. A severely injured woman was found next to him and is currently being treated in hospital.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
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Parramatta, Australia
Parramatta Eels second-row and Mate Ma'a Tonga veteran Tony “T-Rex” Williams has been ruled out for the entire 2018 season after he sustained a knee injury against the West Sydney Tigers on Sunday April 29. His injury was not in vain as the Eels defeated the Tigers 24 – 22, keeping their championship hopes alive.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
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Jacksonville, Florida
The Jacksonville Jaguars have recruited New Zealand born linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (22) of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is the son of Tongan immigrants Siaosi and Manu Motuapuaka.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A one day Touch Rugby Tournament for Men’s and Women’s open teams, was held to commemorate ANZAC Day last week on the public holiday, 25 April. The first prize of $1000 for each division went to Fasi Moe Afi Women's and to Nukunuku Men's teams.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Land Court has ruled for the Kingdom of Tonga (Government) to pay $99,716 pa’anga to Siosifa Mosa'ati Uhi in compensation for overburden soil unlawfully removed from his tax allotment in Fua'amotu.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man sustained minor injury from a machete attack, during a confrontation at Sopu on Sunday night, April 29, where a group of men turned up with a firearm and a machete and threatened a group who were drinking at the area. A vehicle was set on fire.
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Monday 30 April 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 67-year-old man charged with attempted carnal knowledge on a child will appear for trial, at the Supreme Court on May 1.
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Monday 30 April 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s first Commissioner for Public Relations and former Minister of Justice and Police, Siaosi Taimani ‘Aho (79), who passed away on Friday, April 27, after an illness, was laid to rest today at Takaunove Cemetery, Fasi.
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