Bank South Pacific (BSP) a Papua New Guinean bank has taken over the operations of the Westpac Bank of Tonga.
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Tuesday 14 July 2015
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Tuesday 14 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Coronation Royal Agricultural Show is expected to be opened by King Tupou VI on 5 August in Niuatoputapu, a national event that follows after the coronation celebrations wrapped up on 7 July in Nuku’alofa.

Tuesday 14 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sioeli ‘Aholelei Finau (24) a soldier with His Majesty’s Armed Forces is the victim who died after he was allegedly stabbed with a knife during an incident in the Central Business District on Saturday night, 11 July.

Monday 13 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga finally got all its athletes to the Pacific Games 2015 in Papua New Guinea today, when the remaining 35 who were stranded in Nandi since Saturday, 11 July secured seats on a flight to Port Moresby this morning.

Monday 13 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 24-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed with a knife in the chest on Saturday night 11 July, at the Nuku'alofa Central Business District.

Monday 13 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The bodies of two friends who drowned at a beach in Veitongo on Saturday 11 July when one tried to save the other in strong currents - have been recovered.

Monday 13 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A small float parade held on Saturday morning 11 July was led by the new Miss Heilala Brittne Fuimaono (21) riding on a convertible, and joined by only a few of the contestants in the Miss Heilala Pageant 2015. Photos by Linny Folau and Peter Poulsen.

Saturday 11 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Leiola, Brittne Fuimaono, was crowned as Tonga's new Miss Heilala last night (July 10) at the Heilala Pageant final held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Photos by Caroline Manu.

Friday 10 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fifty nine Tongan athletes who were left behind at the airport on Tuesday, will depart Tonga tomorrow morning on a charter flight to Nadi, hoping to get connecting flights for Papua New Guinea in time to participate in the Pacific Games 2015. Only 19 have seats on connecting flights.

Friday 10 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A show of fantastic creative island costumes, colourful sarong wear and talented performances, delighted a full house at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall last night, during the final judging events of the Miss Heilala 2015 Pageant, before the crowning takes place tonight Friday, 10 July.

Friday 10 July 2015
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The 15th Pacific Games is currently underway in Port Moresby after it was opened by the Duke of York Prince Andrew on Saturday, 4 July at Sir John Guise stadium.

Friday 10 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI opened the 92nd Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference at the Centenary Church in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 9 July.

Thursday 9 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tu’utu’uni ‘a e Tama Tu’i Tupou VI ki he Kapineti ke holomui meihe teu fakamo’oni ‘a Tonga he CEDAW, he ko e toko tahamano tupu ‘o e kakai ‘o Tonga ni na’a nau tohi tangi ange ke ‘oua ‘e kau ‘a Tonga ni ‘i he CEDAW . . – Sione Tu’itupou Fotu.
Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Amini Fonua (25) won Tonga’s first medal, a gold in the Pacific Games 2015, which began in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, 4 July.

Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Crowds gathered at Mala’e Pangai Lahi for two nights Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8 July to watch an outstanding Military Tattoo, which concluded the coronation celebrations of HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u.

Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
More than 1000 ex-students reunited for the Liahona Saineha Alumni Association Tri-Annual celebration held from 1-8 July in Tongatapu, and danced at a luncheon for King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u on Tuesday July 7 at the Liahona High School Campus in Tongatapu. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.

Wednesday 8 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Leiola Brittne Fuimaono (21) won the Miss Heilala tau’olunga dancing competition and best costume out of 14 contestants on Monday night 6 July, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.

Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Reserve Bank has revised its Exchange Control Policy Guidelines with effect from 1st May 2015. The Exchange Control Policy Guidelines outlines the supporting documentary evidence that must be sighted by the commercial banks, authorized foreign exchange dealers and the Reserve Bank prior to allowing any overseas payments to be made.
Fanongongo mei he Pangike Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga fekau’aki moe Liliu ki he Tohi Fakahinohino ki he Ngaahi Tohi ‘oku Ngaue’aki ko e Fakamo’oni ki he Fetongi Pa’anga Muli.
Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nansipau'u walked out to greet a happy crowd following a final luncheon hosted by the Government for the Coronation celebrations at Pangai Lahi on Monday 6 July. Many people had an opportunity to meet the King and Queen. Photos by Peter Poulsen.
Monday 6 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new book called "Tonga: Fonua ‘a Kainga" (Tonga: the land of Kings, Chiefs and their Relatives) was launched by Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu at the Queen Sālote College Hall on 3 July.
